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The annual dividend forecast remains at 88 yen, with the fiscal year-end dividend forecast set at 22 yen.","jir_summary":"### Dividend Overview\nAozora Bank, Ltd. has resolved to pay a surplus dividend based on the record date of December 31, 2025, the end of the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2026, implementing a dividend of 22 yen per share. The total dividend amount is 3,044 million yen, an increase from 19 yen per share and 2,629 million yen YoY. The annual dividend forecast is set at 88 yen, unchanged from the most recent announcement.\n\n### Decision on Fiscal Year-End Dividend Forecast and Future Outlook\nFollowing the determination of the third quarter dividend, the previously undecided fiscal year-end dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026 has been set at 22 yen per share. The annual dividend forecast remains at 88 yen, indicating a stable dividend policy. 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