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The company emphasizes updates to its financial policy and ongoing shareholder returns.","jir_summary":"### Dividend Policy and Interim Dividend Forecast\nAsahi Group Holdings has set the interim dividend forecast based on the reference date of June 30, 2026, at 26 yen, maintaining the same amount as the previous year. Based on the updated financial policy in February 2025, the company prioritizes financial soundness and shareholder returns, promoting stable dividend growth and flexible treasury stock acquisitions. Due to the impact of cyberattacks in 2025, full-year results remain uncertain, but the dividend policy is to maintain the same amount as the previous year.\n\n### Future Dividends and Financial Policy\nThe final dividend will be announced after the full-year results are confirmed. Asahi Group Holdings aims to balance financial health with growth investments, striving to improve dividend payout ratio and capital efficiency. The company emphasizes stable shareholder returns and continues a progressive dividend policy targeting a dividend on equity (DOE) of over 14%.","jir_financial_highlights":"Interim Dividend for Fiscal Year 2026: 26 yen 00 sen (Same as the previous year)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#AsahiGroupHD, #Dividend, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Interim dividend amount: 26 yen 00 sen (same as the previous year)\nDividend policy: Progressive dividend aiming for DOE of 14% or higher\nReference date: June 30, 2026","jir_meta_title":"\u3010Asahi Group HD\u3011 Interim Dividend Forecast Announcement\uff5cFiscal Year 2026","jir_meta_description":"Asahi Group Holdings sets the interim dividend for fiscal year 2026 at 26 yen, maintaining the same amount as the previous year. 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