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The dividend per share is 40 yen 00 sen, representing a 5 yen increase from the latest dividend forecast of 35 yen 00 sen. The total dividend amount is 3,838 million yen, up from 3,404 million yen in the previous fiscal year. The dividend source is retained earnings, and the effective date is scheduled for June 29, 2026.\n\n### Dividend Policy and Background\nThe company operates mainly in the railway business, a highly public service industry, aiming for sustainable long-term management. Considering the business environment and capital investment plans, the company\u2019s basic policy is to distribute profits in accordance with performance. This dividend increase is based on this policy and aims to strengthen shareholder returns. 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