Fabrica Holdings Announces Change in Dividend Policy to Introduce Progressive Dividend

Fabrica Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Masato Taniguchi; TSE Standard: Securities Code 4193; hereinafter 'the Company') announces that it has revised its shareholder return policy and will change its dividend policy to a progressive dividend starting from the year-end dividend of the fiscal year ending March 2027.

Reason for the Change

The Company has continuously increased its dividends since its listing. To further clarify this stance on returning value to shareholders who hold our shares for the long term, we have decided to change our dividend policy to a 'progressive dividend' starting from the fiscal year ending March 2027.

Details of the Change

(Before Change)

Regarding the distribution of surplus, we aim for continuous dividend increases, emphasizing dividend stability without being tied to single-year performance, while using a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 30% as a standard, comprehensively considering consolidated performance, financial situation, and the entire group's business strategy.

(After Change)

Regarding the distribution of surplus, our basic policy will be a progressive dividend that, in principle, does not reduce dividends. We will aim for dividend increases according to business growth, with a consolidated dividend payout ratio of around 30% as a guideline.

Timing of the Change

This will be applied from the fiscal year ending March 2027.

The Company will continue to steadily promote its growth strategy by leveraging the strengths of each group business, and position the continuation of progressive dividends as a basic policy for shareholder returns, striving for sustainable improvement of corporate value.

[Reference] Annual Dividend per Share Trend

FYE 3/22

FYE 3/23

FYE 3/24

FYE 3/25

FYE 3/26

FYE 3/27

(Forecast)

Annual Dividend per Share

¥25.0

¥35.0 (incl. ¥5.0 commemorative dividend)

¥36.0

¥37.0

¥38.0

¥40.0

Note: The performance and dividend forecasts described in this document are based on information currently available and reasonable judgment, and actual results may differ due to various factors.

Company Profile

Fabrica Holdings Co., Ltd.

Representative: Masato Taniguchi, President and CEO

Head Office: Akasaka 1-chome Center Building 9F, 1-11-30 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Established: November 1994

Listing: Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market (Securities Code: 4193)

Corporate Website: https://www.fabrica-hd.co.jp/