Source disclosure: February 05, 2026
Kao Corporation [4452.T]
TOKYO, Feb 5 (Pulse News Wire) -- Kao Corporation (4452.T), led by President Representative Director Kaeko Hasebe, announced today that its board has approved a share split and corresponding amendments to the company's articles of incorporation. The move aims to make it easier for individual investors who resonate with the company’s mission of achieving a “rich coexistence world” to invest, thereby expanding the investor base further.
The share split will be executed on June 30, 2026, with shareholders listed as of the record date receiving two shares for every one they currently hold. This will increase the total number of outstanding common shares from 453.6 million to 907.2 million, while the maximum number of authorized shares remains unchanged at 2 billion.
Key dates for the share split include an announcement on June 15, 2026, followed by the record date on June 30, 2026, and the effective date set for July 1, 2026. Regarding dividends, the interim dividend for the fiscal year ending December 2026 will still be based on pre-split shares, reflecting the split’s effective date of July 1, 2026. Additionally, there will be no change in the capital stock amount due to this share split.
Furthermore, pursuant to Article 184, Paragraph 2 of Japan’s Companies Act, the company plans to amend its articles of incorporation to reflect the increased number of authorized shares. Specifically, the amendment will raise the limit from 1 million shares to 2 million shares. These changes aim to provide greater flexibility in managing the company’s equity structure moving forward.
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