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Interim dividend set at 78 yen, and a share buyback of 10.5 billion yen will be implemented to strengthen shareholder returns. Full-year forecasts have been revised upward with a target total shareholder return ratio of at least 75%. Functionality Materials and Agricultural Chemicals drove growth by segment.","jir_summary":"### Earnings Summary\nNissan Chemical Corporation revised up first half FY2026 net sales from 130.1 billion yen to 145.6 billion yen (+15.5 billion yen \/ approximately +11-12%), increased operating income from 29.6 billion yen to 34.2 billion yen (+4.6 billion yen \/ +16%), and raised net income to 26.0 billion yen (+3.2 billion yen \/ +14%), marking record-high profits. The company plans shareholder returns including an interim dividend of 78 yen and a share buyback of 10.5 billion yen. Full-year forecasts have also been revised upward, with a target total shareholder return ratio of 75% or more. 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