IBJ, a matchmaking service provider, announced on the 14th that it will introduce progressive dividends. The move aims to strengthen shareholder returns and improve the transparency and predictability of its medium- to long-term return policy. Its dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending December 2026 has been raised from the previous 13 yen per share to 19 yen, compared with 10 yen in the prior fiscal year. The revised forecast represents a consolidated payout ratio of 28.5 percent. Based on stronger-than-expected growth in existing businesses in the first half of the year, IBJ has also revised upward its full-year earnings forecast, raising its net profit projection from 2.3 billion yen to 2.5 billion yen. Net profit in the previous fiscal year was 2 billion yen.
IBJ, Inc.Introduces progressive dividends and raises dividend forecast from 13 to 19 yen per share, plus upwardly revises full-year net profit forecast from 2.3 to 2.5 billion yen.
