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Total dividends amount to approximately 3,969 million yen, compared with approximately 2,392 million yen in the previous fiscal year. The Bank will continue stable returns targeting a payout ratio of 40% or more. The interim dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2027 is planned to be the same amount. Following a completed stock split effective October 1, 2026, the year-end dividend will use the post-split number of shares for the record date.","jir_summary":"### Dividend Policy and Implementation\nThe Awa Bank positions shareholder returns as an important issue and targets a payout ratio of 40% or more of net income. This interim dividend has been determined with a record date of September 30, 2026 at 100 yen per share (including a 10 yen 130th anniversary commemorative dividend), resulting in total dividends of 3,969 million yen. As a stock split has been implemented, the post-split number of shares will be applied for the record date of the year-end dividend.\n\n### Outlook and Capital Return\nThe Bank aims to increase dividends per share through profit growth and will continue stable and proactive profit returns. The interim dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2027 is set at 100 yen (including the commemorative dividend) as per the latest forecast. Regarding treasury stock acquisitions, the Bank will implement them flexibly based on capital efficiency and market conditions.","jir_financial_highlights":"Dividend per share: 100 yen00 sen (Same as the most recent dividend forecast)\nTotal dividends: 3,969 million yen (Previous fiscal year: 2,392 million yen)\n130th anniversary commemorative dividend: 10 yen (Included in the breakdown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#TheAwaBank, #Dividend, #ShareholderReturns","jir_key_figures":"Dividend per share: 100 yen00 sen\nTotal dividends: 3,969 million yen\n130th anniversary commemorative dividend: 10 yen","jir_meta_title":"The Awa Bank, Ltd. - Notice of Distribution of Surplus (Interim Dividend) | November 13, 2026","jir_meta_description":"The Awa Bank, Ltd. has decided an interim dividend of 100 yen per share (including a 10 yen 130th anniversary commemorative dividend) with record date September 30, 2026. Total dividends amount to 3,969 million yen. 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