Keiyo Bank hikes dividends, plans share buyback and cancellation

Keiyo Bank announced an increase in its interim dividend to JPY 19.00 per share, up from the previously forecast JPY 18.00, with a total of JPY 2,325 million payable on December 3, 2025. This adjustment follows better-than-expected financial results for the six months ended September 30, 2025, and an upward revision of the full-year forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. The year-end dividend forecast was also raised by JPY 1.00 to JPY 19.00, bringing the total annual dividend to JPY 38.00 per share.

In addition to the dividend adjustments, the bank resolved to acquire up to 1,500,000 shares of its common stock, representing 1.22% of outstanding shares (excluding treasury stock), for a total acquisition cost not exceeding JPY 1,500,000,000. This buyback will occur between November 11, 2025, and January 30, 2026. Furthermore, Keiyo Bank plans to cancel 5,000,000 shares of its common stock, equivalent to 3.80% of its total issued shares, on November 28, 2025.

These strategic decisions aim to enhance shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency, aligning with the bank's medium-term business plan to maintain stable dividends and target a total return ratio of approximately 40% through cash dividends and treasury stock acquisitions.