Source disclosure: February 13, 2026
ICHIKOH INDUSTRIES,LTD. [7244.T]
TOKYO — Ichikoh Industries, Ltd., represented by President Vilaret Christoph (code number 7244, Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime), announced today that its board of directors has resolved to distribute dividends based on the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. The dividend distribution will be detailed as follows.
The company plans to pay a per-share dividend of ¥7.00, amounting to a total payout of ¥673 million. This decision is consistent with the dividend forecast announced on February 14, 2024. The record date for this dividend payment is set for December 31, 2025, and shareholders will receive their payments effective March 27, 2026. The dividend funds will come from retained earnings.
In a statement, the company outlined its rationale behind the dividend policy, emphasizing adherence to a cash allocation strategy aimed at balancing financial stability while investing in productivity improvements across mold manufacturing and product production. Additionally, Ichikoh aims to enhance its business foundation through investments in new customer acquisition, innovative technology products, and expansion into India.
Ichikoh's dividend policy targets a payout ratio of 30 percent and a Dividend Outperformance Equity (DOE) rate of 2.5 percent. These metrics serve as benchmarks for the company’s commitment to progressive dividends, catering to long-term investors' expectations. For the fiscal year ending December 2025, the interim dividend was set at ¥7.00 per share, bringing the annual dividend to ¥14.00, marking an increase of ¥1.00 from the previous year. Furthermore, the company anticipates raising the annual dividend to ¥18.00 for the fiscal year ending December 2026, representing a ¥4.00 increase over the current year.
Regarding historical trends, Ichikoh provided comparative data showing steady growth in both interim and final dividends since the fiscal year ended December 2021. From ¥7.00 per share annually in 2021 to the projected ¥14.00 per share for 2025, the company has maintained a strategic approach to dividend payouts. The dividend payout ratio and DOE have also shown gradual improvement, reflecting the company's efforts to balance shareholder returns withinvestment opportunities.
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Dividend declared
Per share
¥7.00
Record date
2025-12-31
Payment date
2026-03-27
Total: ¥673M
Source: TDNet filing · Per-share amounts in yen