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The dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending February 2027 is 70 yen annually.","jir_summary":"### Details of Dividend Decision\nLife Corporation has resolved a year-end dividend of 33 yen 00 sen per share (66 yen 00 sen before stock split), with a total dividend amount of 2,860 million yen for the record date of February 28, 2026. This is an increase of 0 yen 50 sen from the latest dividend forecast of 32 yen 50 sen (65 yen 00 sen) announced on April 10, 2025. The dividend source is retained earnings, and the effective date is May 29, 2026. Please note that a 2-for-1 stock split of common shares was implemented on March 1, 2025, and the dividend amounts are stated after the stock split.\n\n### Reason for Dividend Increase and Next Term Dividend Forecast\nThe company\u2019s basic policy is 'continuous stable dividends,' aiming for a payout ratio of around 30%, and a stable dividend continuation at a dividend on equity (DOE) level of approximately 3%. The increase in year-end dividend for the fiscal year ending February 2026 reflects better-than-expected initial earnings guidance and a comprehensive assessment of future business conditions. The annual dividend, including an interim dividend of 32 yen 50 sen, totals 65 yen 50 sen. The dividend forecast for the next fiscal year ending February 2027 is an annual 70 yen (interim 35 yen 00 sen, year-end 35 yen 00 sen), a record high, with an expected consolidated payout ratio of 31.9%.","jir_financial_highlights":"Dividend per Share (Year-end February 2026): 33 yen 00 sen (66 yen 00 sen before stock split) (Increase of 0 yen 50 sen from previous forecast of 32 yen 50 sen (65 yen 00 sen))\nTotal Dividends Paid (Fiscal Year 2026): 2,860 million yen (Increase from previous term's 2,600 million yen)\nNext Term Dividend Forecast (Annual Fiscal Year 2027): 70 yen (Interim 35 yen 00 sen, Year-end 35 yen 00 sen) (Record high, expected consolidated payout ratio of 31.9%)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#LifeCorporation, #Dividend, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Year-end Dividend (Fiscal Year 2026): 33 yen 00 sen (66 yen 00 sen before stock split)\nTotal Dividends Paid (Fiscal Year 2026): 2,860 million yen\nNext Term Dividend Forecast (Annual Fiscal Year 2027): 70 yen (Interim 35 yen 00 sen, Year-end 35 yen 00 sen)","jir_meta_title":"Life Corporation Increases Year-End Dividend to 33 Yen for 2026; Forecasts 70 Yen Annual Dividend in 2027","jir_meta_description":"Life Corporation raises its year-end dividend for the fiscal year ending February 2026 to 33 yen 00 sen per share, with total dividends amounting to 2,860 million yen. 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