LEC,INC. Announces Dividend Distribution

Source disclosure: February 13, 2026

LEC,INC. [7874.T]

TOKYO, Feb 13 (Pulse News Wire) -- LEC, INC. (7874.T), led by Chairman and President Aoki Mitsuoo, announced on Monday that its board of directors had resolved to change its dividend policy and revise its dividend forecast for the March 2026 fiscal year. The company aims to enhance its commitment to shareholder returns as one of the key priorities of its business operations.

The revised dividend policy reflects an increased emphasis on distributing profits to shareholders. Previously, LEC aimed to distribute dividends based on a consolidated payout ratio of around 20%. Under the new guidelines, the target payout ratio will be raised to approximately 30%, effective from the fiscal year starting March 2026. This adjustment underscores the company's dedication to aligning its profit distribution more closely with its operational performance.

In conjunction with this policy shift, LEC has also adjusted its dividend expectations for the current fiscal year. The company plans to increase its final dividend per share by 7 yen compared to previous forecasts, bringing it up to 17 yen per share. When combined with the interim dividend already distributed at 10 yen per share, the total annual dividend is expected to reach 27 yen per share. This would result in a projected consolidated payout ratio of about 30.4% for the fiscal year ending March 2026.

These changes come after careful consideration of the company’s need to maintain sufficient internal reserves for necessary capital investments and new business ventures while ensuring fair distribution of earnings. The adjustments aim to balance growth initiatives with enhanced shareholder value, reflecting LEC’s ongoing commitment to sustainable profitability and stakeholder satisfaction.

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