Calbee boosts shareholder returns with buyback, dividend hike, and benefits program

Calbee's board resolved to acquire up to 4m common shares, representing 3.20% of outstanding shares, for a total acquisition cost not exceeding 10 bn yen. This buyback will occur from November 6, 2025, to March 31, 2026, via market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The acquired shares, along with previously repurchased shares, are scheduled for cancellation by March 31, 2027, to enhance capital efficiency and profit distribution.

In line with its "Calbee Group Growth Strategy," the company also revised its year-end dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, from 60.00 yen to 66.00 yen per share, an increase of 6.00 yen. Additionally, Calbee will introduce a shareholder benefits program, offering Calbee Group products to shareholders holding 100 or more common shares as of March 31 each year, with the first record date being March 31, 2026.

These initiatives align with Calbee's shareholder return policy, aiming for a total shareholder return (TSR) ratio of 50% or more and a dividend on equity (DOE) ratio of approximately 4%.