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Dividend per share revised to 11 yen, targeting a DOE of 2.0%. Effective from the fiscal year ending December 2026.","jir_summary":"### Overview of Change to Dividend Policy\nThe Company revised its dividend policy, adopting DOE (consolidated dividend on equity ratio) of 2.0% as a reference, aiming to maximize stable dividends and improve capital efficiency. As part of shareholder returns, the policy also includes plans for a stock split and introduction of shareholder benefits, with the aim of balancing financial strength and medium- to long-term growth.\n\n### Revision of Dividend Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ending December 2026 and Background\nThe dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending December 2026 has been revised to 11 yen per share based on application of the DOE-based dividend policy. 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