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The company aims for a payout ratio of 35%, and plans to increase dividends in line with future profit growth. The total dividend amount is approximately 21,761 million Yen, maintaining the same level as the previous period. The dividend will be paid using retained earnings, continuing the company's management policy focused on shareholder returns.\n\n### Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook\nThe company intends to continue balancing value enhancement and shareholder returns by increasing dividends according to profit growth. While maintaining stable dividend payments, the company will also focus on strengthening internal reserves and expanding business activities to improve shareholder value. The dividend will become effective from June 3, 2026, ensuring shareholder interests are secured.","jir_financial_highlights":"Dividend per Share: 16 Yen (Same as previous period)\nTotal Dividends: 21,761 million Yen (Unknown)\nSource of Dividends: Retained Earnings (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#MitsubishiChemicalGroup, #IRRelated, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Dividend per Share: 16 Yen\nTotal Dividends: 21,761 million Yen\nDividend Payment Date: 2026-06-03","jir_meta_title":"\u3010Mitsubishi Chemical Group\u3011 Dividend of 16 Yen Decided\uff5cFiscal Year Ending March 2026","jir_meta_description":"Mitsubishi Chemical Group has decided on a final dividend of 16 Yen for the fiscal year ending March 2026, aiming for a payout ratio of 35% and increasing dividends in line with profit growth. 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