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DOE is set as a rough guideline at 7.5% or higher, aiming to improve capital efficiency and ROE.\n\n### Resumption of shareholder benefits\nTo promote mid- to long-term holdings by individual investors, the shareholder benefit program that was discontinued in fiscal year 2023 is resumed. By combining benefits with dividends, the company aims for flexible and stable return to shareholders.\n\n### Dividend forecast for the May 2027 term\nNext term's dividend forecast is 180 yen per share (90 yen interim, 90 yen term-end), up from the previous 120 yen. DOE is expected to be about 7.6%.","jir_financial_highlights":" DOE: 7.5% or higher (New metric introduced)\n Dividend forecast (next term): 180 yen (Previously forecast 120 yen \u2192 increase)\n Consolidated payout ratio: 66.4% (Forecast under new policy)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#TAKARAandCOMPANY, #Dividend, #ShareholderBenefits, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"DOE: 7.5% or higher\nNext-term dividend forecast: 180 yen (90 yen interim, 90 yen term-end)\nConsolidated payout ratio: 66.4%","jir_meta_title":"\u3010Takara & Company\u3011Change in Dividend Policy and Resumption of Shareholder Benefits\uff5cDividend Forecast for May 2027","jir_meta_description":"Takara & Company revises its dividend policy based on mid-term plans. Aiming for DOE of 7.5% or higher to improve capital efficiency and resuming shareholder benefits. 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