Zensho Holdings sets 4% dividend for new bond-type shares, outlines spending plans

Zensho Holdings announced an annual dividend rate of 4.000% per annum for its Series 1 Bond-Type Class Shares for fiscal years ending on or before March 31, 2031. For fiscal years ending on or after April 1, 2031, the rate will be based on the One-Year Japanese government bond interest rate plus 3.905%. The subscription period for these shares will run from September 10, 2025, to September 30, 2025, with payment scheduled for October 1, 2025. This issuance follows the August 18, 2025, Board of Directors' resolution to issue 10 million shares at JPY 5,000 per share, aiming to raise JPY 50 bn.

The net proceeds of JPY 48.276 bn will be strategically deployed across various segments by March 2027. JPY 12.5 bn each is earmarked for the Global Sukiya and Global Hama-sushi segments for new restaurant openings and renovations. An additional JPY 10 bn will be invested in the Restaurant segment for similar expansions, and JPY 10 bn for the Corporate and Support segment to establish and relocate factories, and enhance business platforms with DX and AI investments. The remaining funds will support new openings and renovations in the Global Prepared Food segment.

In a related announcement, Zensho Holdings confirmed the completion of the interim review of its consolidated financial statements for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. The first-quarter consolidated financial results, which remain unchanged from the August 8, 2025, disclosure, show net sales of JPY 290,421 m and a net profit attributable to parent company shareholders of JPY 8,020 m.