Maeda Kosen announces ¥14 year-end dividend, total annual dividend down from prior year

MAEDAKOSEN CO., LTD. announced on September 10, 2025, that its board of directors resolved to pay a year-end dividend of ¥14.00 per share for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. This decision aligns with the company's commitment to a progressive dividend policy. The total dividend to be paid is ¥938 million, with an effective date of September 26, 2025, sourced from retained earnings.

This year-end dividend brings the total annual dividend for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, to ¥26.00 per share, following a ¥12.00 per share second-quarter dividend. For context, the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, saw a total annual dividend of ¥42.00 per share, comprising a ¥20.00 second-quarter and ¥22.00 year-end dividend. The company notes these prior-year figures are before a 2-for-1 stock split effective July 1, 2024.

Maeda Kosen plans to strategically utilize internal reserves for facility investments and research and development to enhance future profitability and competitiveness. Furthermore, the company intends to leverage these reserves for M&A activities, aiming to expand business fields and improve overall performance.