Tokio Marine hikes dividend forecast, unveils major share buybacks

Tokio Marine Holdings revised its annual dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, to JPY 211 per share, an increase of JPY 1 from the previous JPY 210. The interim dividend will be JPY 105.5 per share, with the year-end dividend also projected at JPY 105.5 per share, based on profit growth.

Concurrently, the company resolved to repurchase up to 80 million of its own shares, representing approximately 4.2% of total issued shares, with a maximum aggregate purchase price of JPY 130 billion. This buyback will take place from November 20, 2025, through April 30, 2026, to maintain flexible financial policies.

Additionally, Tokio Marine Holdings will conduct a tender offer to acquire 24,904,100 shares of its common stock at JPY 5,220 per share, discounted by 10% from the November 18, 2025 closing price. This tender offer aims to reduce business-related equities and improve capital efficiency, with the offer period from November 20, 2025, to December 18, 2025.