Shimamura boosts dividend amid fiscal year sales, profit growth

Shimamura (TSE: 8227) announced a year-end dividend increase to ¥105 per share, up from a prior forecast of ¥95, following a fiscal year characterized by revenue and profit growth. Consolidated net sales rose 4.8% year-over-year to ¥665.36 billion, with operating profit climbing 7.1% to ¥59.24 billion. Profit attributable to owners of the parent increased 4.5% to ¥41.89 billion. Basic earnings per share reached ¥569.83.