The Shimizu Bank, Ltd.
Notice of Revision to Earnings Guidance and Revision to Dividend Forecast (Dividend Increase)
The Shimizu Bank, Ltd. has revised its interim and full-year earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2027 and upwardly revised its dividend forecast. Interim ordinary revenue, ordinary income and interim net income have been increased, and the dividend is raised by 35 yen per share for each interim and year-end, resulting in an annual dividend of 70 yen. The bank emphasizes internal reserves and soundness while maintaining a basic policy of stable dividends.
Key Figures
- Ordinary Revenue (interim): 20,100 million yen
- Ordinary Income (interim): 3,400 million yen
- Interim Net Income (attributable to owners of parent): 2,200 million yen
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Revision to Earnings Guidance
Essentially, the Bank has upwardly revised both consolidated and non-consolidated interim and full-year forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 2027. Interim ordinary revenue, ordinary income and interim net income have been increased, and the full-year forecasts have been similarly revised upward. Earnings per share for the year are also expected to rise. The background includes better-than-expected investment income due to an improved interest rate environment; taking into account future financial and economic conditions and recent trends, the Bank plans to raise its full-year forecast.
Shareholder Returns and Future Policy
The Bank will increase the dividend forecast for both the second quarter-end and the fiscal year-end by 5 yen each, resulting in 35 yen per share for each and an annual dividend of 70 yen. As a shareholder return policy, the Bank will continue to prioritize maintaining soundness and strengthening internal reserves, with a basic policy of stable dividends while targeting a payout ratio of around 30%.
The Shimizu Bank, Ltd.
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