Epco enhances shareholder returns with special dividend and expanded perks

Epco's Board of Directors, meeting on November 25, 2025, approved a revised dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending December 2025. To mark its 35th anniversary, the company will issue a 3.00 yen commemorative dividend per share, bringing the year-end dividend to 21.00 yen (inclusive of an 18.00 yen ordinary dividend) and the annual dividend to 35.00 yen. This reflects Epco's commitment to shareholder returns and its progressive dividend policy.

Concurrently, Epco is enhancing its shareholder benefits program, effective from the December 2025 record date. The lottery-based system, introduced in May 2022, will now offer an expanded selection of rewards across two categories (A and B) and increase the number of winners to 10 per drawing (5 for Category A, 5 for Category B). Category A (valued at 1,000,000 yen) includes solar power systems, storage batteries, or EcoCute installations for private residences. Category B (valued at 150,000 yen) offers portable solar panels/power supplies, portable storage batteries, or electric assist bicycles.

These announcements coincide with Epco's positive financial performance, as detailed in its October 2025 monthly results. Consolidated ordinary income for October reached 49 million yen, a 176% increase year-on-year. Year-to-date consolidated ordinary income stands at 377 million yen, representing a 177% increase. Growth was driven by strong performance in renewable energy services, maintenance services, and design services, with all segments showing increased profits.