Halows boosts dividend after strong performance, new stock plan

Halows (TSE:2742) has declared an increased year-end dividend and introduced a restricted stock compensation plan for its directors, according to announcements made on April 14, 2025. The company's board approved a year-end dividend of JPY34 per share, up from an initially forecasted JPY26, driven by the achievement of JPY200 billion in operating revenue and strong overall financial results for fiscal 2025. This increase includes a commemorative dividend of JPY2 to mark the revenue milestone, in addition to a JPY6 increase in the ordinary dividend. Combined with an interim dividend of JPY26, the total annual dividend reaches JPY60 per share.