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Record date and effective dates are 2026\/09\/30 and 2026\/10\/01. Dividend forecast increased on a pre-split basis; interim dividend for this period is calculated based on pre-split share count. No change to the amount of capital stock.","jir_summary":"### Overview of the stock split\nIn this board resolution, a 3-for-1 stock split will be implemented. As a result, the total number of issued shares will increase by 215,903,596 shares from 107,951,798 to 323,855,394 shares. Record date\/publication date: 2026\/09\/15, record date: 2026\/09\/30, effective date: 2026\/10\/01. There is no change in the amount of capital.\n\n### Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation and effect\nIn connection with the stock split, the Articles of Incorporation Article 5 (Total number of authorized shares) will be amended from 480,000,000 shares to 1,200,000,000 shares. Amendment date: 2026\/08\/28 (board meeting), effective date: 2026\/10\/01.\n\n### Change to treasury stock acquisition\nIn connection with the stock split, the aggregate number of shares that may be acquired under treasury stock acquisition matters will be changed from a cap of 1,500 thousand shares to 4,500 thousand shares. Refer to the resolution as of 2026\/05\/15 for specific acquisition conditions.\n\n### Revision of dividend forecast\nIn connection with the stock split, the dividend forecast for the year ending March 2027 is revised to 55.5 yen per share on a pre-split basis, equivalent to 110.50 yen for the year. The interim dividend for the period ending 2026\/09\/30 will be based on the pre-split number of shares.","jir_financial_highlights":"Total outstanding shares (shares): 323,855,394 (Before split: 107,951,798 \u2192 After split: 323,855,394)\nTotal number of authorized shares: 1,200,000,000 (Before: 480,000,000 \u2192 1,200,000,000)\nUpper limit for treasury stock acquisition: 4,500 \u5343\u682a (Before: 1,500 \u5343\u682a)\nYear-end dividend forecast (post-split basis): 55.50 yen (Previous: 55.00 yen \/ 55.5 yen converted to 110.50 yen)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#NipponGasCo., Ltd. treasury stock buyback, #StockSplit, #CapitalPolicy","jir_key_figures":"Stock split ratio: 1 share \u2192 3 shares\nTotal outstanding shares (post-split): 323,855,394 shares\nTotal authorized shares: 1,200,000,000 shares\nUpper limit for treasury stock acquisition: 4,500\u5343\u682a\nYear-end dividend forecast (pre-split basis): 55.50 yen \/ share, annual 110.50 yen","jir_meta_title":"Nippon Gas Co., Ltd. Announces Stock Split and Changes to Capital Policy | October 1, 2026","jir_meta_description":"Nippon Gas Co., Ltd. announces a stock split, expanding the authorized share capital and changing the upper limit for treasury stock acquisition. Dividend forecast revised on a pre-split basis. Dates of record, effectiveness, and schedule are provided.","jir_og_title":"Nippon Gas Co., Ltd. Announces Stock Split and Changes to Capital Policy","jir_og_description":"Nippon Gas resolves stock split, changes to treasury stock acquisition limit, and Articles of Incorporation amendments. Dividend forecast also revised. 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