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This represents a 10 yen increase from the 120 yen dividend in the fiscal year ending March 2026. Interim and year-end dividends are each planned at 65 yen. There is no change to the year-end dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026.\n\n### Dividend Policy and Shareholder Return Approach\nThe company positions shareholder returns as an important management issue and follows a progressive dividend policy as its basic approach. Based on business performance and management plans, it aims for a dividend on equity ratio of 3.5%. The current dividend forecast reflects the contents of the 2026 business plan, demonstrating a commitment to stable and steady increases in dividends.","jir_financial_highlights":"Annual Dividend: Fiscal Year Ending March 2026: 120 yen 00 sen, Fiscal Year Ending March 2027: 130 yen 00 sen (10 yen increase in the fiscal year ending March 2027 compared to the fiscal year ending March 2026)\nInterim Dividend: Fiscal Year Ending March 2026: 60 yen 00 sen, Fiscal Year Ending March 2027: 65 yen 00 sen (5 yen increase in the fiscal year ending March 2027)\nYear-End Dividend: Fiscal Year Ending March 2026: 60 yen 00 sen, Fiscal Year Ending March 2027: 65 yen 00 sen (5 yen increase in the fiscal year ending March 2027)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#OsakaGasCoLtd, #DividendForecast, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Annual Dividend (Fiscal Year Ending March 2027): 130 yen 00 sen\nAnnual Dividend (Fiscal Year Ending March 2026): 120 yen 00 sen\nDividend on Equity Ratio Target: 3.5%","jir_meta_title":"Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. 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