Mitsubishi Research Institute boosts dividends, amends governance

Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc. (MRI) resolved to pay a year-end dividend of ¥85 per share for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, an increase from the ¥80 forecast. This brings the annual dividend to ¥165 per share, resulting in a 40.7% dividend payout ratio, up from ¥160 for the previous fiscal year. The company projects a fiscal year 2026 annual dividend of ¥165 per share, comprising a ¥80 second-quarter and ¥85 fiscal-year end dividend.

In a separate announcement, MRI revealed proposed amendments to its Articles of Association, effective December 17, 2025, pending shareholder approval. These changes aim to enhance corporate governance by clarifying roles and responsibilities within its management structure. Key amendments include modifications to the convocation and chairperson roles for general shareholder meetings and a clearer definition of titles for representative directors, the chairman of the board, and executive officers.

The company's consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, show net sales of ¥121,458m, up 5.3%, with ordinary profit rising 19.5% to ¥9,734m. Profit attributable to owners of parent increased 27.6% to ¥6,386m. Basic earnings per share reached ¥405.55. For the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, MRI forecasts net sales of ¥122,000m and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥5,800m.