Seiko Group Corporation
Notice Regarding Revision of Dividend Forecast (Dividend Increase)
Announced an increase in the year-end dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026 from 70 yen to 90 yen, raising the annual dividend to 150 yen.
Key Figures
- Year-end dividend forecast: 90 yen 00 sen (up 20 yen from previous 70 yen 00 sen)
- Annual dividend forecast: 150 yen 00 sen (including interim dividend of 60 yen 00 sen)
- Stock split effective date: 2026-04-01 (one share split into two shares)
AI要約
Overview of Dividend Forecast Revision
Seiko Group Corporation has revised its dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026, increasing the year-end dividend by 20 yen from the previous 70 yen to 90 yen. Consequently, the annual dividend will amount to 150 yen, combining the interim dividend of 60 yen. The revision is based on the full-year consolidated earnings forecast exceeding the previous forecast, as presented in the financial summary for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2026. Additionally, a stock split is scheduled for April 1, 2026, where one share will be split into two shares; however, the dividend is based on the number of shares before the split.
Dividend Policy and Future Outlook
The company’s fundamental policy on profit distribution focuses on strengthening its management foundation by enhancing internal capital and providing stable returns to shareholders, aiming for a consolidated payout ratio of 30% or higher. This dividend increase reflects the favorable business performance, and the company intends to continue stable dividend payments going forward. Please note that the dividend forecast is based on current reasonable assumptions and may change depending on actual performance and other factors.
