Bellsystem24 Holdings announces interim dividend, strong Q2 growth

Bellsystem24 Holdings Inc. announced an interim dividend of JPY30.00 per share, totaling JPY2,235,669,540, for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2026, payable on November 12, 2025. This aligns with the forecast announced on April 9, 2025. Sourced from capital surplus, this reflects the company's commitment to shareholder returns, with a basic policy of maintaining a consolidated payout ratio of 50%.

The company reported robust financial results for Q2 FY2026 (March 1 to August 31, 2025), with revenue increasing by 1.5% year-on-year to JPY73.14 bn. Operating income surged by 22.9% to JPY5.91 bn, and net income attributable to owners of the parent rose by 26.5% to JPY3.82 bn. This growth was primarily driven by revenue improvement measures and successful initiatives in smart contact center (SC) and smart business support (SB) operations, including increased contributions from election and public sector projects.

Key financial highlights include an increase in cash and cash equivalents by JPY2.05 bn and a reduction in net interest-bearing debt by JPY5.86 bn, improving the Net DER to 0.57 times. The company continues to invest in strategic areas such as generative AI for contact center automation and BPR consulting services, while also advancing ESG initiatives.