Notice Regarding Revision of Earnings Guidance and Dividend Forecast (Dividend Increase)

Regarding Revision of Earnings Guidance

Ehime Bank, Ltd. has revised its consolidated full-year earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026. Ordinary income is expected to increase 34.2% from the previous forecast of 7.9 billion yen to 10.6 billion yen, and net income attributable to owners of parent is also expected to rise 24.1% from 5.8 billion yen to 7.2 billion yen. Non-consolidated earnings are likewise projected to increase, with ordinary income rising from 7.1 billion yen to 9.85 billion yen and net income increasing from 5.3 billion yen to 6.65 billion yen. The primary factors driving the profit increase are growth in interest income and fees and commissions.

Regarding Revision of Dividend Forecast

The annual dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026 has been increased by 10 yen from the previous 36 yen to 46 yen. The year-end dividend will be raised from 19 yen to 29 yen, including a commemorative dividend of 2 yen. As a result, the total annual dividend will be 46 yen, comprised of an interim dividend of 17 yen and a year-end dividend of 29 yen. This dividend increase follows the upward revision of earnings guidance and reflects a commitment to enhancing shareholder returns.