JSB declares 105 yen dividend for fiscal year-end

JSB Co. announced a year-end dividend of 105.00 yen per share for the fiscal period ending October 31, 2025. This decision, made on December 18, 2025, follows the company's revised dividend policy aiming for a consolidated total return ratio of 40%. The total dividend amount is 2,221 million yen, payable on January 28, 2026, sourced from retained earnings.

This payout matches the company's previous forecast issued on June 13, 2025, and represents a notable increase compared to the prior fiscal year's dividend of 72.00 yen per share for the period ending October 31, 2024. The previous year's total dividend was 1,525 million yen, paid on January 29, 2025.

The company's dividend policy emphasizes continuous and stable distributions, balancing sustainable growth, business expansion, financial health, and performance-based profit sharing. Effective from the October 2025 fiscal year, JSB aims to enhance shareholder returns by targeting a 40% consolidated total return ratio, a significant increase from the previous 20% target.