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Consequently, the annual dividend will amount to 150 yen, combining the interim dividend of 60 yen. The revision is based on the full-year consolidated earnings forecast exceeding the previous forecast, as presented in the financial summary for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2026. Additionally, a stock split is scheduled for April 1, 2026, where one share will be split into two shares; however, the dividend is based on the number of shares before the split.\n\n### Dividend Policy and Future Outlook\nThe company\u2019s fundamental policy on profit distribution focuses on strengthening its management foundation by enhancing internal capital and providing stable returns to shareholders, aiming for a consolidated payout ratio of 30% or higher. This dividend increase reflects the favorable business performance, and the company intends to continue stable dividend payments going forward. Please note that the dividend forecast is based on current reasonable assumptions and may change depending on actual performance and other factors.","jir_financial_highlights":"Year-end Dividend: 90 yen 00 sen (Increased by 20 yen from the previous forecast of 70 yen 00 sen)\nAnnual Dividend: 150 yen 00 sen (Increased by 20 yen from the previous forecast of 130 yen 00 sen)\nInterim Dividend: 60 yen 00 sen (Already paid)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#SeikoGroupCorporation, #DividendForecastRevision, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Year-end dividend forecast: 90 yen 00 sen (up 20 yen from previous 70 yen 00 sen)\nAnnual dividend forecast: 150 yen 00 sen (including interim dividend of 60 yen 00 sen)\nStock split effective date: 2026-04-01 (one share split into two shares)","jir_meta_title":"Seiko Group Revises Dividend Forecast for Fiscal Year Ending March 2026, Increases Annual Dividend to 150 Yen","jir_meta_description":"Seiko Group Corporation has raised its year-end dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026 from 70 yen to 90 yen, revising the annual dividend to 150 yen. 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