Source disclosure: February 10, 2026

KOKEN LTD. [7963.T]

TOKYO — KOKEN LTD., listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under code number 7963, announced today that its board of directors has resolved to increase dividends for shareholders based on the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. The decision was made during a meeting held on February 10, 2026.

The company plans to distribute a dividend of ¥50 per share, including both ordinary and special dividends, compared to the previous period's dividend of ¥35 per share. This represents an increase of ¥15 per share from the originally anticipated ordinary dividend of ¥35 per share. The total amount of dividends for this distribution is expected to be ¥251 million, up from ¥176 million in the previous period. The effective date for the dividend payment will be March 27, 2026.

KOKEN LTD.'s management views shareholder returns as a critical component of their business strategy. As such, they aim to maintain and enhance stable dividend payments. The increased dividend reflects the company’s strong performance in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, which allowed them to return more value to their shareholders. The funds for these dividends will come from retained earnings.

Additionally, the proposed dividend plan will be discussed at the upcoming 63rd Annual General Meeting scheduled for March 26, 2026. According to the reference material provided by the company, the annual dividend per share is projected to remain consistent with the current forecast, totaling ¥50 per share for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. In comparison, the actual dividend paid out in the fiscal year 2024 was ¥35 per share.

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