Fuji Electric (TYO:6504) declared a year-end dividend of 109 yen per share for the fiscal year 2025, higher than the 85 yen paid a year ago.
The total dividend payment amounts to 16.1 billion yen, payable from retained earnings on June 9, according to a Tokyo bourse filing on Monday.
For fiscal year 2026, Fuji Electric forecasts a total dividend of 200 yen per share, consisting of an interim dividend of 91 yen and a year-end dividend of 109 yen.
Mitsubishi Chemical Group's (TYO:4188) unit Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. is exploring the potential spin-off of its basic chemicals operations, focused on petrochemicals.The spin-off is targeted for implementation by the end of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2028, with the scope primarily focused on the basic chemicals business within the basic materials segment.The move aims to prepare for future mergers and industry-wide restructuring, allowing the company to redesign its business foundation amid rising overseas competition and challenging domestic market conditions.Through the spin-off, Mitsubishi Chemical Group seeks to boost competitiveness, strengthen domestic supply chains, contribute to Japan's economic security, and lead the chemical industry's shift toward decarbonization and circularity.
Kanematsu (TYO:8020) declared a year-end dividend of 34.25 yen per share for the fiscal year 2026, matching earlier forecasts but lower than the 52.50 yen paid a year ago.The total dividend payment amounts to 5.77 billion yen, payable from retained earnings on June 10, according to a Tokyo bourse filing on Monday.The company's basic policy targets a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 30% to 35%.
Visual China Group (SHE:000681) said its co-invested investment vehicle, Sheng Sheng Bu Xi Equity Investment Partnership, completed its private fund filing with the Asset Management Association of China (AMAC) on May 19.Sheng Sheng Bu Xi Equity Investment Partnership is a fund co-invested by company subsidiary Beijing Huaxia Visual Technology, according to a weekend filing with the Shenzhen bourse.The fund, managed by Beijing Huagai Chuangying Private Fund Management, has a total subscribed size of 55 million yuan, with Beijing Huaxia Visual Technology contributing 6 million yuan for a 10.91% stake.Bank of Hangzhou served as custodian.Shares of the photo and media agency were down 1% in recent trade.