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The annual dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027 is revised upward to 64 yen. The dividend source is retained earnings, and the resolution is based on a policy of sustainable growth and enhanced shareholder returns.","jir_summary":"### Dividend Policy and Implementation of Interim Dividend\nAn interim dividend has been decided with the record date of September 30, 2026, and 32 yen per share (totaling 8,198 million yen) will be paid. The record date and payment date are specified, and the dividend source is retained earnings. The increase from the previous forecast has been confirmed, and the decision was made after comprehensive consideration of current-period performance and the business environment, in line with a stable and continuous dividend policy.\n\n### Revision of Dividend Forecast for Fiscal Year Ending March 2027\nThe full-year dividend forecast per share is increased to 32 yen for the interim and 32 yen for the year-end, totaling 64 yen, representing a 6 yen increase from the previous forecast. The prior fiscal year result was 56 yen. The dividend increase was implemented under a policy to balance business investment for sustainable growth with enhanced shareholder returns.","jir_financial_highlights":"Interim dividend (per share): 32 yen (Previous forecast 28 yen \u2192 Increased to 32 yen; Prior-year same period 28 yen)\nTotal interim dividend amount: 8,198 million yen (Total amount previously unspecified \u2192 Calculated as 8,198 million yen)\nAnnual dividend forecast (FY ending March 2027): 64 yen (Previous forecast 58 yen \u2192 Increased to 64 yen; Prior fiscal year result 56 yen)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#KoitoManufacturing, #Dividend, #InterimDividend, #LongTermShareholderReturns","jir_key_figures":"Interim dividend: 32 yen\/share\nTotal dividend amount: 8,198 million yen\nAnnual dividend forecast: 64 yen\/share","jir_meta_title":"Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd. 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