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Morinaga raises annual dividend and affirms stable shareholder return policy

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  • Morinaga will pay a year-end dividend of ¥32.50 per share, bringing the total annual dividend to ¥65.00 with the newly introduced interim payout.
  • The company emphasizes stable shareholder returns while prioritizing strategic investments, targeting higher dividend on equity and possible flexible share buybacks.
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An announcement from Morinaga & Co ( (JP:2201) ) is now available.

Morinaga & Co., Ltd. has resolved to pay a year-end dividend of ¥32.50 per share for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with a record date of March 31, 2026 and an effective payment date of June 29, 2026. Together with a newly introduced interim dividend of ¥32.50 per share, the company’s total annual dividend will rise to ¥65.00 per share, up from ¥60.00 in the previous fiscal year.

The company stated that its dividend policy prioritizes strategic and important business investments while providing consistent, stable shareholder returns based on a sound balance sheet. Management aims to improve its dividend on equity ratio over the medium to long term, and may implement flexible share buybacks, signaling a continued focus on capital efficiency and total shareholder returns for investors.

More about Morinaga & Co

Morinaga & Co., Ltd. is a Japanese food manufacturer listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange under securities code 2201. The company operates the Morinaga Group and focuses on consumer food products, maintaining a solid management foundation while balancing strategic business investments with stable shareholder returns.

YTD Price Performance: 0.80%

Average Trading Volume: 300,553

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen217.8B

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