Duskin announces new business plan, enhanced shareholder returns

Duskin Co., Ltd. (TSE:4665) has announced its Medium-Term Business Plan 2028, effective from fiscal 2025, focusing on "Do-Connect," a strategy to connect people, society, and the future. The plan targets consolidated net sales of JPY 207.8 billion and a return on equity (ROE) of 7.0% or more by fiscal 2027. Duskin will pursue excellence in existing businesses, expand into related sectors, and explore new business ventures to achieve these goals. The company also announced a change in its dividend policy, raising the dividend on equity (DOE) threshold to 3.0%, with a payout ratio of 60%, whichever is higher. Strategic shareholdings will be reduced to 10% or less of consolidated net assets by the end of fiscal 2027. The company also plans to flexibly repurchase shares, prioritizing investments in growth areas.