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The special dividend is funded by proceeds from share transfers and reflects the upward revision of the full-year earnings outlook announced in February 2026.","jir_summary":"### Details of Dividend Forecast Revision\nDOWA Holdings has increased its dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026 from 318 yen to 368 yen per share. This increase reflects upward revisions in full-year earnings and the company's dividend policy outlined in the medium-term plan 2027, resulting in a 50 yen increase in the normal dividend. The special dividend is funded by proceeds from share transfers and reflects the previously announced full-year earnings estimate in February 2026.\n\n### Impact on Shareholders and Outlook\nThis dividend revision indicates a shareholder-friendly increase in dividends, aligned with the company's payout policy and capital allocation strategy. With this positive outlook, continued strong performance is expected to support a stable dividend policy. 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