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Annual dividend plan is 120 yen, with a payout ratio expected at 38.2%. Prior-period results after the stock split are presented in pre-split amounts. The bank will proactively consider share buybacks as part of maintaining financial soundness and shareholder return policy.","jir_summary":"### Dividend Policy and Decision on Interim Dividend\nAt the Board of Directors meeting held today, the interim dividend as of the record date September 30, 2026 was decided at 60 yen, and the year-end dividend forecast was revised to 60 yen. Past results adjusted for the stock split are presented in pre-split amounts. Assuming progressive dividends and maintenance of capital soundness, the Bank aims to raise the payout ratio to 40% or more by fiscal 2027 and intends to enhance shareholder value through flexible share buybacks.\n\n### This Fiscal Year\u2019s Shareholder Returns and Financial Soundness\nWith the increase in the interim dividend and the upward revision of the year-end dividend, the annual dividend is scheduled to be 120 yen. The payout ratio is assumed to be 38.2%. At the same time, the Bank will pursue shareholder returns and improved capital efficiency by conducting share buybacks flexibly. The policy emphasizes maintaining the public nature and soundness of banking operations while continuing to provide appropriate shareholder returns.","jir_financial_highlights":"Interim dividend per share: 60 yen (Increase of 8 yen from the most recent dividend forecast of 52 yen)\nYear-end dividend forecast per share: 60 yen (Increase of 8 yen from the prior forecast of 52 yen)\nAnnual dividend: 120 yen (Revised to 120 yen total (previous fiscal year result 113 yen \u2192 this fiscal year 60 yen + 60 yen = 120 yen))\nPayout ratio: 38.2% (Presented as published)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#The77BankIR, #ShareholderReturnPolicy","jir_key_figures":"Interim dividend per share: 60 yen\nYear-end dividend forecast per share: 60 yen\nAnnual dividend: 120 yen\nPayout ratio: 38.2%","jir_meta_title":"The 77 Bank, Ltd. \u2014 Dividend Increase and Revision of Year-end Dividend Forecast | November 2026","jir_meta_description":"The 77 Bank, Ltd. has set the interim dividend for the September 2026 record date at 60 yen and revised the year-end dividend forecast to 60 yen. 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