Canon Marketing Japan raises dividend, announces share buyback

Canon Marketing Japan Co., Ltd. announced a revision to its dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending December 2025, increasing the anticipated year-end dividend per share to JPY 90.00, resulting in a total annual dividend of JPY 160.00. This adjustment reflects the company's policy of maintaining a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 40% or more, considering its financial outlook and investment plans. Previously, the anticipated annual dividend was JPY 150.00.

Concurrently, the company announced a resolution to acquire its own shares, aiming to repurchase up to 2,000,000 shares of common stock, representing 1.84% of outstanding shares (excluding treasury stock), with a maximum aggregate value of JPY 10 billion. The acquisition period is set from October 27, 2025, to January 30, 2026, through market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

As of September 30, 2025, Canon Marketing Japan's total outstanding shares (excluding treasury stock) were 108,706,495, with 2,373,477 shares held as treasury stock. This share repurchase is intended to further enhance shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency.