Chuo Gyorui announces dividend increase for fiscal year end

Chuo Gyorui announced today an increase in its year-end dividend, payable to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2025. The company's board of directors approved a dividend of JPY120.00 per share, an increase of JPY10.00 from the previously forecasted JPY110.00 and JPY80.00 from the prior fiscal year. The total dividend payout will amount to JPY479 million. The dividend is scheduled to take effect on June 30, 2025, pending approval at the company's upcoming general shareholders meeting on June 27, 2025. The company cited its commitment to shareholder returns and the strong performance of the fiscal year as the basis for the increased dividend.