Source disclosure: February 16, 2026
GMO internet,Inc. [4784.T]
TOKYO, Feb 16 (Pulse News Wire) -- GMO Internet Inc. (4784.T), represented by President and CEO Masaru Ito, announced today that its board of directors has resolved to propose a dividend distribution for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, at the upcoming annual shareholders' meeting scheduled for March 18, 2026. The company aims to distribute dividends based on a payout ratio of 100%, reflecting its commitment to shareholder returns.
The proposed dividend includes both ordinary and special dividends. For the ordinary dividend, GMO Internet plans to pay ¥5.64 per share, which is an increase from the previous year's ordinary dividend of ¥3.70 per share. Additionally, a special dividend of ¥1.94 per share will be distributed, bringing the total dividend payment to ¥7.58 per share. This represents a significant boost compared to the prior year’s total dividend of ¥6.90 per share. The aggregate amount of the dividend totals ¥1,546 million, marking a substantial increase from the previous year's ¥111 million.
GMO Internet attributes this decision to its ongoing effort to enhance shareholder value and strengthen its business fundamentals. The company has set a target of maintaining a dividend payout ratio of over 65% on a consolidated basis as part of its fundamental policy. Furthermore, to commemorate its listing on the Prime Market, the company intends to exceed this baseline by adding an additional 35% payout ratio through special dividends. This approach underscores the company's dedication to promptly sharing its operational success withinvestors.
In addition to these measures, GMO Internet also disclosed its dividend expectations for the current fiscal year. It anticipates distributing quarterly dividends throughout the year, with the first three quarters totaling ¥14.62 per share. Including the final quarter's dividend of ¥5.64 per share, the projected annual dividend stands at ¥20.26 per share, significantly higher than the previous year's actual dividend of ¥6.90 per share. This comprehensive strategy reflects the company's robust financial health and its proactive stance towards rewarding its shareholders.
The total dividend payout amounts to ¥1.5 billion.
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