Wellneo Sugar declares interim dividend, reports strong half-year performance

Wellneo Sugar Co., Ltd. announced an interim dividend of JPY 54.00 per share, with a record date of September 30, 2025. This decision aligns with the company's capital allocation policy, targeting a 60% consolidated dividend payout ratio or 3% dividend on equity. The interim dividend represents 50% of the unchanged forecast annual dividend of JPY 108.00 per share.

For the six months ended September 30, 2025, Wellneo Sugar reported revenue of JPY 57,772 million (up 19.8% year-on-year), operating profit of JPY 5,190 million (up 7.5%), and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 3,573 million (up 3.2%). Basic earnings per share increased to JPY 109.34. The ratio of equity attributable to owners of parent to total assets improved to 72.2%.

The company's performance was significantly bolstered by the consolidation of Toyo Sugar Refining Co., Ltd., which finalized its provisional accounting treatment. The Sugar Segment saw revenue of JPY 49,563 million and segment profit of JPY 5,377 million, while the Food & Wellness Segment recorded revenue of JPY 8,208 million and segment profit of JPY 329 million.