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The annual dividend forecast is increased to 70 yen. Treasury stock acquisition will be made for up to 7,500,000 shares (2.56%) with an upper limit of 15 billion yen, and 23,700,000 shares (8.08%) are planned for cancellation.","jir_summary":"### Regarding the Revision of Dividend Forecast\nYakult Honsha Co., Ltd. revised the year-end dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026 to 37 yen, comprising an ordinary dividend of 33 yen and a commemorative dividend of 4 yen, to celebrate its 90th anniversary. This brings the annual dividend forecast to 70 yen, an increase from the previous year\u2019s actual dividend of 64 yen. While maintaining its shareholder return policy focused on progressive dividends and continuous increases, the commemorative dividend is implemented separately.\n\n### Regarding the Share Buyback and Cancellation\nA resolution was made to acquire treasury stock with the aim of improving capital efficiency and strengthening shareholder returns. The acquisition target is common stock, with an upper limit of 7,500,000 shares (2.56% of the total outstanding shares), a maximum acquisition amount of 15 billion yen, and an acquisition period from February 12 to June 18, 2026. Furthermore, 23,700,000 shares (8.08%) of treasury stock currently held will be cancelled on February 27, 2026, with the acquired shares planned for cancellation on June 30, 2026. These measures aim to enhance capital efficiency and further increase shareholder value.","jir_financial_highlights":"Year-end Dividend Forecast (per share): 37 yen (Ordinary dividend 33 yen + Commemorative dividend 4 yen) (Increased from previous forecast of 33 yen)\nAnnual Dividend Forecast (per share): 70 yen (Increased from previous period actual of 64 yen)\nUpper Limit of Treasury Stock Acquisition (shares): 7,500,000 shares (Unknown)\nUpper Limit of Treasury Stock Acquisition Amount: 15 billion yen (Unknown)\nNumber of Treasury Shares to be Cancelled (currently held): 23,700,000 shares (Unknown)\nScheduled Cancellation Dates of Treasury Stock: February 27, 2026 (currently held shares), June 30, 2026 (acquired shares) (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#YakultHonshaCoLtd, #Dividend, #ShareBuyback, #TreasuryStockCancellation, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Year-end Dividend Forecast: 37 yen (Ordinary dividend 33 yen + Commemorative dividend 4 yen)\nAnnual Dividend Forecast: 70 yen (Previous period actual 64 yen)\nTreasury Stock Acquisition Upper Limit: 7,500,000 shares (2.56% of shares outstanding) \/ 15 billion yen\nNumber of Treasury Shares to be Cancelled: 23,700,000 shares (8.08% of shares outstanding)\nScheduled Treasury Stock Cancellation Dates: February 27, 2026 (currently held shares), June 30, 2026 (acquired shares)","jir_meta_title":"Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd. 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