Kakaku.com to receive JPY 4.938bn in dividends

Kakaku.com (TSE:2371) announced it will receive JPY 4.938 billion in dividends from its three consolidated subsidiaries, a move that will be reflected as non-operating income in the company's non-consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. Kakaku.com also announced the issuance of stock acquisition rights (paid stock options) to its Directors and Senior Managing Executive Officers, contingent on achieving predetermined performance targets. A total of 12,884 stock acquisition rights will be issued, corresponding to 1,288,400 shares, priced at JPY 100 per right, with an exercise price of JPY 2,538 per share. The options can be exercised between June 1, 2029, and September 30, 2033, provided the company's operating profit exceeds specified thresholds ranging from JPY 42.4 billion to JPY 53 billion between fiscal years 2026 and 2030. The stock options are designed to enhance management motivation and shareholder value alignment. The dividend receipt will not impact the company's consolidated financial results for the same period.