Cresco Ltd. Revises Dividend Forecast — Interim Payout Raised to JPY 45/share

Cresco Ltd. Revises Dividend Forecast — Interim Payout Raised to JPY 45/share

Cresco Ltd. (TSE:4674) has raised its dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027, boosting the interim payout with a commemorative special dividend to mark 30 years since its listing.

The revision reflects management’s decision to commemorate the company’s 30th anniversary on the Tokyo Stock Exchange by distributing an additional JPY 10.00 per share as a special dividend alongside the regular interim payout. The company emphasized that the increase is underpinned by solid earnings performance and maintains its fundamental policy of balancing shareholder returns with sustainable profitability and capital adequacy. The commemorative dividend is a one-time measure and should not be viewed as an adjustment to the company’s regular dividend policy.

The revision forms part of a broader shareholder return initiative announced in May 2026, which also includes a share buyback program with a maximum authorization of 1 million shares or JPY 2.0bn. Investors should note that the special dividend is non-recurring; future annual payouts are expected to revert to the JPY 70.00/share baseline absent further corporate milestones or material earnings changes. The combined buyback and enhanced dividend distribution signals management confidence in cash generation and commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

Source: Original filing (TDnet) | 日本語版

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