Matsui Securities projects increased interim dividend for fiscal year 2026

Matsui Securities Co., Ltd. announced on August 29, 2025, that its board of directors resolved to forecast an interim dividend of JPY 25.00 per share for the fiscal year ending March 2026. This marks an increase from the JPY 22.00 interim dividend paid in March 2025. The final decision on the interim dividend amount and payment date will be made by the board in October 2025, following the announcement of second quarter results.

The company's shareholder return policy emphasizes distributing profits based on business performance, with the dividend level determined by a comprehensive assessment targeting a dividend payout ratio of 60% or more and a dividend on equity (DOE) of 8% or more. This approach also considers the optimal level of equity capital necessary to support margin transaction services and strategic investments.

Based on this policy, the JPY 25.00 per share interim dividend is projected for shareholders as of September 30, 2025. For the previous fiscal year ending March 2025, Matsui Securities paid an interim dividend of JPY 22.00 and a year-end dividend of JPY 18.00, totaling JPY 40.00 per share. The year-end dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2026 remains undetermined.