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Additionally, a 1 yen increase to 27 yen per share in surplus dividends was decided, maintaining a progressive dividend policy based on either a payout ratio of 50% or DOE 2.5%, whichever is higher.","jir_summary":"### Overview of Performance\nDisclosure of differences between the consolidated earnings forecast and actual results for the fiscal year ending June 2026. Sales are expected to exceed the prior forecast, and profits benefited from cost control using AI tools and efficient promotion expenses, leading to considerable increases in operating income, ordinary income, and net income attributable to owners of parent. Under the Road to 250 mid-term management plan, driving corporate value maximization and sustainable growth.\n\n### Shareholder Returns & Dividend Policy\nSurplus dividend was decided on the record date of June 30, 2026, at 27 yen per share (previous forecast 26 yen, prior-year 13 yen). Total dividend amount: 328 million yen. Resources for dividends come from retained earnings. The basic policy is a progressive dividend, applying based on either a DOE of 2.5% or a consolidated payout ratio of 50%, whichever is higher. In response to stronger-than-expected results, the dividend has been increased.","jir_financial_highlights":"Net sales: 5,815 million yen (vs previous forecast 5,800 million yen: +15 million yen)\nOperating income: 685 million yen (vs previous forecast 500 million yen: +185 million yen)\nOrdinary income: 732 million yen (vs previous forecast 490 million yen: +242 million yen)\nNet income attributable to owners of parent: 532 million yen (vs previous forecast 350 million yen: +182 million yen)\nEarnings per share: 43.79 yen (Actual)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#Zenk\u00e9n, #SurplusDividend, #ProgressiveDividend, #DOE, #DividendPolicy","jir_key_figures":"Net sales: 5,815 million yen (vs previous forecast 5,800 million yen: +15 million yen)\nOperating income: 685 million yen (vs previous forecast 500 million yen: +185 million yen)\nNet income attributable to owners of parent: 532 million yen (vs previous forecast 350 million yen: +182 million yen)","jir_meta_title":"[Zenk\u00e9n] Increase in surplus dividend to 27 yen | FY2026 results beat forecast","jir_meta_description":"Zenk\u00e9n's FY2026 results exceeded the previous forecast, with cost efficiency achieved through AI utilization. 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