Zuken revises dividend forecast, to issue special 50th anniversary payout

Zuken Inc. announced a revised year-end dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, to include a commemorative dividend of JPY 100 per share for its 50th anniversary. This special payout will be in addition to the ordinary dividend of JPY 50 per share, bringing the total year-end dividend to JPY 150 per share. Including the interim dividend of JPY 50 per share, the total annual dividend for the fiscal year is projected to be JPY 200 per share, a significant increase from the previous forecast of JPY 100 per share.

The company's latest financial results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2025, show continued strong performance. Net sales increased by 2.0% year-on-year to JPY 19,454 million, with operating profit rising 2.1% to JPY 2,371 million. Ordinary profit saw a substantial 19.1% increase to JPY 2,958 million, and profit attributable to owners of parent grew by 28.7% to JPY 2,095 million.

The revised dividend reflects Zuken's appreciation for shareholder support as it approaches its 50th anniversary on December 17, 2026. The company noted that its full-year consolidated forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, remains unchanged at JPY 43,000 million in net sales and JPY 4,450 million in profit attributable to owners of parent.