Dividends and Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividends Policy

We have a basic policy to secure internal reserves for future business development and capital investment for improving the enterprise value. This basic policy also calls for continuously paying dividends to our stockholders.
(Notice Regarding Resolution on Dividends)
Please refer to the " Notice Regarding Revisions to the Consolidated Financial Forecast (IFRS) and Annual Dividend Forecast for the Year Ending December 31, 2024 and Payment of Dividends (Interim Dividends) " which we released in the FY2024 2Q financial results on August 14, 2024.

(Note)

• Adjusted net income = net income + Expenses that are not expected to occur after listing x (1 – effective tax rate)
• Expenses that are not expected to occur after listing ＝ Compensation for advice based on BCPL management deal + Expenses related to listing + Expenses for one-time depreciation of the former LBO loan