SUMITOMO HEAVY INDUSTRIES,LTD.

The dividend has not been reduced for at least 3 consecutive years since 2013, as far back as our data goes.The forecast annual dividend is JPY 145.0 per share or unit, with a forecast yield of 2.60%.Dividend on equity (DOE) is 2.27%, -0.13 points year over year.

Dividend on equity (DOE) is the annual dividend as a percentage of shareholders’ equity. Because it is less affected by temporary earnings swings, it helps assess the continuity of a company’s shareholder return policy.