Ricoh Leasing boosts dividend, revamps director pay, eyes expansion

Ricoh Leasing Company (TSE: 8566) announced a robust financial performance for the fiscal year ending March 2025, leading to a bolstered dividend payout and strategic revisions to its director compensation and governance structure. The company's Board has approved an increased year-end dividend of JPY 100 per share, bringing the total annual dividend to JPY 180, up from JPY 150 in the previous year. This decision reflects the company’s commitment to rewarding shareholders and maintaining a dividend payout ratio targeting 40% or more by fiscal year 2026, and 50% by 2030.