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Both the second quarter-end and fiscal year-end dividends are set at 75 yen, totaling 150 yen. Note that a 2-for-1 stock split was conducted on April 1, 2025; therefore, the previous period\u2019s dividend was 125 yen before the split.\n\n### Reason for Dividend Revision and Future Outlook\nThe dividend increase reflects a policy to strengthen profit returns based on business performance trends. The medium-term management plan \u201cAdvance 2025\u201d targets a dividend payout ratio of 30% and a return on equity of 3%. This revision results from comprehensive consideration of the progress of full-year earnings forecasts, the business environment, capital expenditure, and other funding needs. The dividend revision will be submitted for approval at the ordinary shareholders\u2019 meeting scheduled for June 2026.","jir_financial_highlights":"Annual Dividend (Second Quarter-end): 75.00 yen (Increased from previous forecast of 63.00 yen)\nAnnual Dividend (Fiscal Year-end): 75.00 yen (Increased from previous forecast of 63.00 yen)\nAnnual Dividend (Total): 150.00 yen (Increased from previous forecast of 126.00 yen (63+63))","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#SOKENChemicalEngineering, #DividendForecastRevision, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Annual Dividend (Second Quarter-end): 75.00 yen (previous forecast 63.00 yen)\nAnnual Dividend (Fiscal Year-end): 75.00 yen (previous forecast 63.00 yen)\nStock Split: Conducted effective April 1, 2025, at a ratio of 2 shares for each 1 share","jir_meta_title":"SOKEN CHEMICAL & ENGINEERING Revises Dividend Forecast for Fiscal Year Ending March 2026 Upward by 12 Yen to 75 Yen","jir_meta_description":"SOKEN CHEMICAL & ENGINEERING CO., LTD. has raised its dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026 from 63 yen to 75 yen per share. 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