To strengthen our management base, which is oriented towards lasting development, we are attempting to enhance our internal reserves. Considering the overall management environment and performance, we are acting on the basic principle of returning profits regularly and sustainably.

For the two-year period from fiscal year 2024 to fiscal year 2025, in accordance with the "Notice Concerning Changes to the Plan Values and Dividend Policy of the 'Mid-term Management Plan 2025'" announced on May 13, 2024, we plan to implement shareholder returns of approximately 5% dividend on equity (DOE).

To increase opportunities to return profit to shareholders, we have introduced an interim dividend system from FY2021.We stipulated in the articles of incorporation to allow interim dividend payment by resolution of the Board of Directors with September 30 as the reference date, in accordance with the Article 454, paragraph 5 of the Companies Act.