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The company also conducted share buybacks and cancellations to strengthen shareholder returns.","jir_summary":"### Performance Overview\nBandai Namco Holdings has decided to pay a dividend of 50 yen per share for the fiscal year ending March 2026, a decrease from 60 yen in the previous year, but continues to focus on stable shareholder returns funded by retained earnings. The total dividends amount to approximately 32,078 million yen, reflecting a decline from the fiscal year ending March 2025. The company has also executed share buybacks and cancellations to improve capital efficiency and maximize shareholder value.\n\n### Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook\nBased on its shareholder return policy, the annual dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2026 is projected to be 73 yen, with a payout ratio of 51.0%. As part of its medium-term plan, the company aims to enhance capital policy flexibility and promote dynamic capital management in response to changing environments. The dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027 includes an interim dividend of 25 yen, with continued efforts to increase shareholder value.","jir_financial_highlights":"Dividend per Share: 50 yen 00 sen (Increase from the previous period (Previous: 60 yen \u2192 This period: 50 yen))\nTotal Dividends: 32,078 million yen (Decrease compared to the previous year)\nTotal Number of Shares Repurchased: 6,000,000 shares (Completed)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#BandaiNamcoHoldings, #Dividends, #ShareholderReturns, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Dividend amount: 32,078 million yen\nDividend per share: 50 yen 00 sen\nNumber of shares repurchased: 6,000,000 shares","jir_meta_title":"\u3010Bandai Namco Holdings\u3011Dividend Increase and Share Buyback | May 2026","jir_meta_description":"Bandai Namco Holdings has decided to pay a dividend of 50 yen per share for 2026, implementing share buybacks and cancellations. 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