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The total dividends amount to \u00a515,722 million, with the effective date scheduled for June 29, 2026.","jir_summary":"### Overview of Dividend\nAt the Board of Directors meeting held on April 28, 2026, Kandenko Co., Ltd. resolved to pay a dividend of surplus (dividend increase) with a record date of March 31, 2026. The year-end dividend was set at \u00a579 per share, representing an increase from the previous forecast of \u00a575. As a result, the total annual dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2026 will be \u00a5124 per share, combining the interim dividend of \u00a545, which is a \u00a542 increase from the previous year\u2019s \u00a582. The total dividend amount will be \u00a515,722 million, funded by retained earnings. The effective date is scheduled for June 29, 2026.\n\n### Shareholder Return Policy and Future Outlook\nThe company\u2019s basic policy is to continue stable dividends with two payments annually, interim and year-end, targeting a payout ratio of approximately 40% as set forth in the medium-term management plan spanning FY2024 to FY2026. This dividend increase reflects considerations of the fiscal year 2026 performance and the medium-term management plan objectives, demonstrating the company\u2019s stance to maintain stable dividends going forward. 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