Dai Nippon Printing boosts employee ownership with new share schemes

Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) announced it will dispose of 570,570 treasury shares to its employee shareholding association, DNP Group Seiwakai, on July 24, 2026. This disposal, valued at JPY 1,540,539,000 based on a price of JPY 2,700 per share, is part of a new "special incentive scheme." Eligible employees will receive JPY 51,300, which will be contributed to the shareholding association to acquire 19 shares each. The dilution effect of this disposal is estimated at 0.11% of total issued shares.

Concurrently, DNP will introduce a broader stock-based compensation system for employees, effective from the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027. This system aims to enhance employee welfare, promote wealth accumulation, and strengthen alignment with shareholder interests, especially as DNP approaches its 150th anniversary in 2026. The new scheme and the broader system collectively reflect DNP's "investment in people" strategy to drive corporate value.

The stock-based compensation system will involve an ESOP Trust, where DNP contributes funds to acquire its shares from the market or through treasury share disposals. Eligible employees will accumulate points based on performance during the new Medium-Term Business Plan (April 2026 to March 2029) and receive company shares or cash equivalents. This initiative seeks to boost human creativity and engagement for sustainable growth.