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Shofu Inc. ( (JP:7979) ) has issued an announcement.
Shofu Inc. has revised its dividend forecast for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, reflecting record earnings and its policy of stable, enhanced shareholder returns. The board approved an increase in the ordinary year-end dividend from ¥32 to ¥34 per share and declared an additional special dividend of ¥5 per share, funded by proceeds from the sale of investment securities.
Including the interim dividend of ¥21 already paid, the annual dividend is now expected to total ¥60 per share, up ¥7 from the previous forecast. Management reiterated its commitment to a consolidated dividend payout ratio of at least 40% and a dividend on equity ratio of at least 3%, balancing higher cash returns to shareholders with continued investment in overseas growth and R&D to support future business development.
More about Shofu Inc.
Shofu Inc., listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, operates in the dental materials and equipment industry, supplying products that support clinical dentistry and related fields. The company focuses on long-term value creation through overseas expansion and R&D investment for new product development, while maintaining a conservative financial structure and stable shareholder returns.
Average Trading Volume: 136,332
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: Yen59.34B
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