Notice of Upward Revision to Full-Year Consolidated Earnings Forecast and Revision to Distribution of Surplus (Interim Dividend) and Dividend Forecast (Dividend Increase)

Key Points of the Financial Results

Mizuho Leasing Company, Limited has revised upward its full-year consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027. Accordingly, consolidated operating income has been revised up from the prior forecast of 40,000 million yen to 45,000 million yen; consolidated ordinary income from 67,000 million yen to 72,000 million yen; and net income attributable to owners of parent from 52,000 million yen to 57,000 million yen. Net income per share has been raised to 192.07 yen. The primary reason for the revisions is profit growth across business areas, including domestic and international leasing operations.

Dividend Changes and Outlook

In the simultaneous announcement regarding the distribution of surplus (interim dividend) and the revision to the year-end dividend forecast, the company will increase the ordinary stock interim dividend to 29 yen, the year-end dividend to 29 yen, bringing the annual total to 58 yen. The same amount will be applied to Class A preferred shares, indicating an overall increase in total distributions and a review of capital allocation. The policy is to improve the payout ratio and strengthen shareholder returns.