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The dividend will be funded from retained earnings, maintaining a payout ratio of over 40%. The dividend will be implemented based on the number of shares outstanding after the stock split.","jir_summary":"### Dividend Policy and Details\nIwate Bank's fundamental policy is to ensure internal reserves and stable dividends from the perspective of public interest and sound management. The year-end dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2026 has been revised to 112 yen per share. Including the interim dividend of 96 yen, the total annual dividend will be 208 yen. The dividend will be funded from retained earnings, with a payout ratio of over 40%. Dividends will be based on the number of shares outstanding after the stock split.\n\n### Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook\nThis dividend increase is part of a stable dividend policy funded by retained earnings and aims to improve returns for shareholders. Even after the stock split, increased dividend amounts are expected to enhance shareholder yield. Going forward, the focus will remain on securing profits and maintaining dividend stability, with a goal of sustainable shareholder returns.","jir_financial_highlights":"Dividend per Share: 112 yen (Increase of 47 yen from the previous year's actual 65 yen)\nTotal Dividend: 1,952 million yen (Unknown)\nAnnual Dividend: 208 yen (Increase of 83 yen from the previous year's actual 125 yen)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#IwateBank, #Dividend, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Dividend amount: 112 yen per share (fiscal year ending March 2026)\nAnnual dividend: 208 yen (fiscal year ending March 2026)\nTotal dividend: 1,952 million yen","jir_meta_title":"\u3010Iwate Bank\u30112026 Dividend Increase | Stable Annual Dividend of 208 Yen","jir_meta_description":"Iwate Bank has resolved to increase the dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2026 to 112 yen per share, with an annual dividend of 208 yen. 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