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These measures are intended to enhance shareholder returns and liquidity.\n\n### Dividend Revision and Shareholder Benefit Program Changes\nThe dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027, announced in May 2026, has been revised due to the stock split, with an interim dividend of 32 yen and an annual dividend of 96 yen. The shareholder benefit program has also been changed, increasing the minimum holding requirement from 100 shares to 300 shares, with benefit content adjusted proportionally to the split ratio. These changes aim to improve the investment environment for shareholders and promote long-term holding.","jir_financial_highlights":"Number of Shares to be Bought Back: 190,000 shares (maximum) (Newly acquired)\nNumber of Shares to be Cancelled: 100,000 shares (Scheduled)\nStock Split Ratio: 3 shares per 1 share (Implemented)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#NorthJapanBank, #CapitalPolicy, #JapanStocks","jir_key_figures":"Number of Shares to be Bought Back: 190,000 shares (maximum)\nNumber of Shares to be Cancelled: 100,000 shares\nStock Split Ratio: 3 shares per 1 share","jir_meta_title":"[North Japan Bank] Stock Split, Share Buyback, and Dividend Revision | July 2026","jir_meta_description":"North Japan Bank conducted share buyback and cancellation in August 2026, implemented a stock split and revised dividends. 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