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Additionally, share buybacks are also planned.\n\n### Background of the Revision and Future Outlook\nThe revision is based on efforts to enhance corporate value under the 21st Medium-Term Management Plan \"Pro-Act,\" positioning profit improvement and enhanced shareholder returns as important management priorities. The earnings forecast for fiscal year 2025 has been revised upward, reflecting solid business performance. To return medium- to long-term profit growth to shareholders, the introduction of a progressive dividend will enable stable dividends that correspond to growth, thereby enhancing shareholder value.","jir_financial_highlights":"Dividend Payout Ratio Target: 40% (Raised from 35%)\nAnnual Dividend Forecast (FY2025): 78 yen per share (interim 28 yen, year-end 50 yen) (33 yen increase from FY2024)\nShare Buyback: Scheduled (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#YamagataBank, #DividendRelated, #ShareholderReturn","jir_key_figures":"Dividend Payout Ratio Target: 40% (raised from 35%)\nAnnual Dividend Forecast (FY2025): 78 yen per share (interim 28 yen, year-end 50 yen)\nDividend Increase: 33 yen increase from FY2024","jir_meta_title":"The Yamagata Bank Raises Dividend Payout Ratio Target from 35% to 40%, Increases FY2025 Dividend to 78 Yen","jir_meta_description":"On February 9, 2026, The Yamagata Bank, Ltd. revised its shareholder return policy, raising the dividend payout ratio target to 40%. 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