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The interim dividend was increased from 47 yen to 55 yen, and the year-end dividend is also set at 55 yen. This reflects ongoing growth in core earnings and a commitment to returning profits to shareholders by enhancing shareholder returns. The company aims to maintain stable dividends while pursuing sustainable growth.\n\n### Background of Dividend Revision and Future Outlook\nOur company regards strengthening shareholder returns as an important management issue, aiming for sustainable growth and mid- to long-term corporate value enhancement. The revision of dividend forecasts for fiscal year 2027 is based on increased core earnings. Going forward, we will continue to promote stable and sustained shareholder returns, maintaining financial soundness while investing in growth. The final year-end dividend is scheduled to be officially decided at the annual general meeting in June 2027.","jir_financial_highlights":"Annual Dividend Forecast: 110.00 yen (Revised upward by 16 yen from the previous forecast of 94.00 yen)\nInterim Dividend Forecast: 55.00 yen (Revised upward by 8 yen from the previous forecast of 47.00 yen)\nYear-end Dividend Forecast: 55.00 yen (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#SparkGroup, #DividendRevision, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Annual Dividend Forecast: 110.00 yen (up from the previous forecast of 94.00 yen)\nInterim Dividend Forecast: 55.00 yen (up from the previous forecast of 47.00 yen)\nYear-end Dividend Forecast: 55.00 yen (unchanged)","jir_meta_title":"\u3010Spark Group\u3011Dividend Increase\uff5cFiscal Year Ending March 2027","jir_meta_description":"Spark Group revised its dividend forecast for fiscal year 2027 from 94 yen to 110 yen, indicating a policy to enhance shareholder returns. 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