JII COMPOUNDERS · CAPITAL-ALLOCATION SIGNAL LOG

CENTRAL AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS LTD. (8117)

Wholesale Trade · Standing universe

2 signals on file · latest 2026-08-28

2026-08-28 · 16:00 JSTBuyback

Buyback - 1,000,000 shares (1.8% S/O) - ¥2.5B - open-market - Oct 13, 2026–Mar 31, 2027

¥2.5B maximum, 1,000,000 shares (1.8% S/O), open-market purchase on Tokyo Stock Exchange, Oct 13, 2026–Mar 31, 2027. Rationale: offset equity dilution from concurrent share offering and strengthen shareholder returns; final terms delegated to CEO.

2026-05-14 · 14:20 JSTDividend increase

Dividend - Y38/share (Y35 ordinary + Y3 80th anniversary) - FY3/26 - +Y7 YoY (+21.9%)

FY3/26 final dividend Y38/share (Y35 ordinary + Y3 80th anniversary special), total Y2,111M. Ordinary component raised Y4 from prior forecast (Y31→Y35). Annual dividend Y64/share (Y61 ordinary + Y3 special) vs. FY3/25 adjusted Y53/share post-3:1 split (+Y11, +21.9%). Effective 2026-06-25. Funded from earned surplus.

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