Revision of Consolidated Earnings Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ending March 2027 and Notice Regarding Dividend of Surplus (Interim Dividend) and Revision of Dividend Forecast (Dividend Increase)

Revision of Earnings Forecasts and Dividends

The consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027 has been revised upward, setting Net Income Attributable to Owners of Parent at 670,000 million yen and Basic Earnings per Share at 141.44 yen. The upward revision is based on robust business performance in the first half and the outlook for the second half, with the full-year forecast raised by 40,000 million yen to reach 670,000 million yen. Concurrently, the interim dividend is set at 22 yen and the year-end dividend at 44 yen, resulting in an annual dividend of 66 yen.

Shareholder Return Policy and Future Outlook

In line with the shareholder return policy under the Medium-term Management Plan 2026 and beyond, the company continues to aim for a total return ratio of 40% or higher. The company intends to maintain dividend stability and increase dividends in line with profit growth; this revision is consistent with that policy. The interim dividend of 22 yen reflects an increase based on mid-term performance and progress, demonstrating an intention to strengthen returns to shareholders.