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The shareholder return policy emphasizes ROE focus with a total payout ratio of 100%, promoting a dividend policy based on DOE as an indicator.","jir_summary":"### Shareholder Return Policy\n\n\n### Dividend Forecast and Stock Split for FY Ending March 2027\nThe annual dividend forecast for FY ending March 2027 is 120 yen (before split: 60 yen; after split: 30 yen), representing an increase of 20 yen. A stock split (1:2) will be implemented on October 1, 2026, resulting in share dilution, but the total dividends will remain unchanged. The dividend payout ratio is projected to be 32.5%, aiming for stable shareholder returns.","jir_financial_highlights":"Annual dividend forecast for March 2027: 120 yen (Increase of 20 yen)\nScheduled stock split: 1:2 (Share dilution due to new stock issuance)\nDividend payout ratio (Forecast for March 2027): 32.5% (Rise from 18.3% in the previous period)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#Zuken, #IRRelated, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"2027 fiscal year annual dividend forecast: 120 yen (increase)\nPlanned stock split: 1:2\nDividend payout ratio (2027 forecast): 32.5%","jir_meta_title":"\u3010Zuken\u3011Dividend Increase and Stock Split\uff5cMay 14, 2026","jir_meta_description":"Zuken Inc. has increased its dividend forecast for FY ending March 2027 to 120 yen and plans a stock split. 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