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Assuming the record dates and the total full-year dividend remain unchanged, the company determined that results exceeded initial expectations this fiscal year. The company will continue to balance growth investments and financial soundness while strengthening shareholder returns to enhance corporate value.","jir_summary":"### Dividend Policy and Background of the Revision\nAt the board of directors meeting held today, it was resolved to increase the year-end dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending November 2026 from 60 yen to 70 yen per share. Results have exceeded the initial forecast and are trending favorably, and the decision reflects a judgment to appropriately return profits to shareholders while balancing growth investments and financial soundness.\n\n### Future Shareholder Returns and Corporate Value\nThe company positions stable and continuous shareholder returns as a key management priority, linking business progress and improved profitability to shareholder returns to achieve sustainable enhancement of corporate value. 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