Soken Chemical & Engineering Co., Ltd. Announces Dividend Distribution

Source disclosure: February 16, 2026

Soken Chemical & Engineering Co., Ltd. [4972.T]

TOKYO, Feb 16 (Pulse News Wire) -- Soken Chemical & Engineering Co., Ltd. (4972.T), led by President and CEO Yukiji Tomita, announced today that its board meeting has revised the company's dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026. The revision reflects recent performance trends and is an increase from the previous estimate made on May 15, 2025.

The new annual dividend per share will be ¥75, up from the previously announced ¥63. This adjustment brings both the interim and final dividends to ¥75 each, marking a total increase of ¥12 per share compared to the earlier projection. For context, during the fiscal year ended March 2025, the company distributed a total dividend of ¥125 per share before undergoing a stock split on April 1, 2025, where one ordinary share was exchanged for two shares.

The decision to raise the dividend is part of Soken Chemical’s strategy to enhance shareholder returns while maintaining robust investment in business expansion and technological innovation. According to the company’s medium-term management plan “Advance 2025,” it aims to achieve a dividend payout ratio of around 30% and target a shareholders' equity return rate of 3%. These goals reflect the company’s commitment to sustainable growth and stable dividend payments.

This revised dividend policy takes into account the progress towards the initial forecasts set out in May 2025, as well as future economic conditions, operational developments, and capital requirements for investments. The proposed changes will be presented for approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting scheduled for June 2026.

It should be noted that forward-looking statements within this announcement are based on current information and reasonable assumptions; actual results may vary significantly due to various factors. Investors are advised to consider these uncertainties when evaluating the company's outlook.

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