Espec Corp. provided dividend guidance for the second quarter-end and for the full year of fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. For the second quarter ending September 30, 2023, the company expects to pay dividend of JPY 24.00 per share against JPY 18.00 per share paid for the same period a year ago. Components of the interim dividend: Ordinary dividend – JPY 22; Commemorative dividend – JPY 2.

For the full year ending March 31, 2023, the company expects to pay year-end dividend of JPY 45.00 per share against JPY 42.00 per share paid for the same period a year ago. Components of the year-end dividend: Ordinary dividend – JPY 43; Commemorative dividend – JPY 2.