Source disclosure: February 13, 2026
AUCNET INC. [3964.T]
TOKYO, Feb 13 (Pulse News Wire) -- AUCNET Inc. (3964.T), led by President and CEO Fujisaki Shinichiro, announced today that its board of directors has approved a share split and corresponding amendments to the company's articles of incorporation. The firm also detailed plans for increased dividends and shareholder benefits.
The company will execute a two-for-one stock split on March 31, 2026, aiming to make shares more accessible to individual investors and enhance liquidity while broadening its investor base. As part of this move, the total number of outstanding common shares will increase from 48 million to 96 million, with an authorized capital limit rising to 220 million shares from the current 110 million shares. The effective date of the split is set for April 1, 2026, with shareholders' records being finalized on March 16, 2026.
Regarding dividend payouts, AUCNET revised its forecast for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. Based on improved performance and strategic considerations, the company now expects to distribute ¥58 per shareas final dividends, up from the previously announced ¥53 per share. This includes a regular dividend of ¥53 and a commemorative dividend of ¥5. For comparison, the previous fiscal year’s payout was ¥38 per share, including ¥24 in regular dividends and ¥14 in special dividends.
Additionally, AUCNET confirmed it will maintain its existing shareholder benefit program for those listed on the record as of December 31, 2025. However, specifics about future programs for shareholders recorded after the next annual review date of December 31, 2026, remain under consideration and will be disclosed promptly once finalized.
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