Corporate Events

From July 1, 2026 to September 10, 2026, the company has repurchased 704,300 shares, representing 0.59% for ¥5,434.1 million. With this, the company has completed the repurchase of 1,414,500 shares, representing 1.18% for ¥9,999.29 million under the buyback announced on May 11, 2026.

The company closed its plan on September 10, 2026.

Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc., 10 : 1, Stock Split or Significant Stock Dividend, Sep-29-2026

Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc. at its Board of Directors meeting held on July 24, 2026, resolved to implement a partial amendment to the Articles of Incorporation in connection with the share split. In connection with the share split, the Company will amend the total number of authorized shares set forth in Article 5 of its Articles of Incorporation, effective October 1, 2026, by resolution of the Board of Directors pursuant to the provisions of Article 184, Paragraph 2 of the Companies Act. The total number of shares authorized to be issued by the Company shall be 2,800,000,000 shares. The effective date of the amendment is October 1, 2026. The reason for the amendment is in connection with the share split.

Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc., Board Meeting, Jul 24, 2026. Agenda: To consider regarding Share Split, Partial Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation,Revision of Dividend Forecast and Changes to the Shareholder Benefit Program.

Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc., ¥ 75.0, Cash Dividend, Sep-29-2026

Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc. (TSE:8377) signed a share transfer agreement to acquire remaining 29.75% stake in Hokugin Lease Co., Ltd. from ORIX Corporation (TSE:8591) on July 10, 2026. Upon completion, Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc. will own 100% stake in Hokugin Lease Co., Ltd. The expected completion of the transaction is July 31, 2026.

From May 11, 2026 to June 30, 2026, the company has repurchased 710,200 shares, representing 0.59% for ¥4,565.19 million. With this, the company has completed the repurchase of 710,200 shares, representing 0.59% for ¥4,565.19 million under the buyback announced on May 11, 2026.

Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc., Board Meeting, Jun 23, 2026. Agenda: To consider and approve to dispose of treasury shares under the performance-linked stock compensation plan; and to consider and approve other business related matters.

Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2027 results on Jul 29, 2026

At the respective Board of Directors meetings held on May 11, 2026, of the companies belonging to Hokuhoku Financial Group, executive changes detailed below have been tentatively approved. The company announced the retirement of Naohisa Otsuka as Director and Yasukazu Tega as Executive Officer.

Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc. provided earnings guidance for the six months ending September 30, 2026 and fiscal year ending March 31, 2027. For the six months, the company expects net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥31,500 million and Basic earnings per share of ¥265.12. For the year, the company expects net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥62,000 million and Basic earnings per share of ¥522.78.

Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc. announced that at a meeting of the Board of Directors held on May 11, 2026, it resolved to submit a proposal for a partial amendment to the Articles of Incorporation to the 23rd Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled to be held on June 23, 2026.

Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc. (TSE:8377) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to 2,200,000 shares, representing 1.83% of its issued share capital for ¥10,000 million. The purpose of the program is to shareholders and improve capital efficiency and corporate value through flexible capital policies. The repurchased shares will be cancelled. The program will continue until September 30, 2026. As of March 31, 2026, the company had 120,460,405 shares in issue and 1,748,309 shares in treasury.

The Board of Directors of Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc. has authorized a buyback plan on May 11, 2026.

Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 23, 2026, at 10:00 Tokyo Standard Time. Location: 6th floor Conference Room Head office of The Hokuriku Bank, Ltd. 1-2-26 Tsutsumicho-dori, Toyama-city, Toyama Toyama Japan Agenda: To consider matters to be reported including the 23rd business year april 1, 2025 through march 31, 2026 business report the non consolidated financial statements the consolidated financial statements and the audit report on consolidated financial statements by the accounting auditor and the audit and supervisory committee; to consider appropriation of surplus; to consider reduction of capital reserve; to consider partial amendment to the articles of incorporation; to consider election of six directors excluding directors serving as audit and supervisory committee members; to consider election of three directors serving as audit and supervisory committee members; and any other matters with the permission of Chairman.

Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc., Board Meeting, May 11, 2026. Agenda: To acquire its own shares pursuant to Article 156 of the Companies; to consider the Notice Regarding Changes in Executives of Hokuhoku Financial Group; to Notice Regarding Partial Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation; and to consider the Notice Regarding Reduction of Capital Reserve.

Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc. announced that they will report fiscal year 2026 results on May 11, 2026

Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc. revised consolidated earnings guidance for Fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, the company now expects net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥56,000 million or ¥460.96 per share against previous guidance of ¥50,000 million or ¥410.50 per share. Reasons for the revision: At subsidiary banks, loan balance has steadily increased, resulting in solid loan interest income. Interest on securities has also increased. Net interest income is expected to exceed previous forecast, and credit costs are also expected to be lower than previous forecast. As a result, the company is revising full-year consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, upward.

Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc. revised year-end dividend guidance for fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. For the full year ending March 31, 2026, the company now expects year-end dividend of ¥65.00 per share against previous guidance of ¥45.00 per share. Reason for the revision: Based on the earnings forecast, the company revised forecast for the year-end dividend for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, to JPY 65.00 per share, an increase of JPY 20.00 from previous forecast. As a result, the annual dividend for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026 is expected to be JPY 110.00 per share.

Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc.(TSE:8377) added to FTSE All-World Index (USD)

From January 1, 2026 to March 16, 2026, the company has repurchased 1,088,600 shares, representing 0.9% for ¥5,999.66 million. With this, the company has completed the repurchase of 1,088,600 shares, representing 0.9% for ¥5,999.66 million under the buyback announced on December 25, 2025.

The company closed its plan on March 16, 2026.

From December 25, 2025 to December 31, 2025, the company has repurchased 0 shares, representing 0% for ¥0 million. With this, the company has completed the repurchase of 0 shares, representing 0% for ¥0 million under the buyback announced on December 25, 2025.

Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc. expected to report Fiscal Year 2026 results on May 8, 2026. This event was calculated by S&P Global (Created on January 28, 2026).

Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc. (TSE:8377) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to 1,700,000 shares, representing 1.4% of its issued share capital for ¥6,000 million. The purpose of the program is to return profits to shareholders and improve capital efficiency and corporate value through flexible capital policies. The repurchased shares will be cancelled. The program will continue until April 17, 2026. As of September 30, 2025, the company had 121,423,144 shares in issue and 2,035,570 shares in treasury.

The Board of Directors of Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc. has authorized a buyback plan on December 25, 2025.

Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc., Board Meeting, Dec 25, 2025. Agenda: To acquire its own shares pursuant to Article 156 of the Companies Act, as applied by replacing the relevant terms pursuant to the provisions of Article 165, paragraph (3) of the same Act, and to cancel such shares pursuant to Article 178 of the Companies Act.

Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2026 results on Jan 30, 2026

Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc., ¥ 65.0, Cash Dividend, Mar-30-2026

Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc. expected to report Q3 2026 results on January 30, 2026. This event was calculated by S&P Global (Created on January 19, 2026).

Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc. revised dividend guidance for the second quarter ended September 30, 2025 and Full year ending March 31, 2026. For the quarter, the company now expects dividend of ¥45.00 per share against previous guidance of ¥35.00 per share. For the full year ending March 31, 2026, the company now expects dividend of ¥45.00 per share against previous guidance of ¥35.00 per share. Reason for the revision: Based on the earnings forecast for the second quarter and the full year of the fiscal year ending March 2026, the company plan to increase the interim and fiscal year-end dividend of fiscal year ending March 31, 2026 by ¥10.00 each, setting them at ¥45.00. As a result, the annual dividend forecast will be ¥90.00 per share, representing an increase of ¥20.00 from the previous forecast. The company will continue to consider measures based on return policy.

Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc. revised earnings guidance for the second quarter ended September 30, 2025 and Full year ending March 31, 2026. For the fiscal second quarter, the company now expects interim net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥30,000 million or ¥249.46 per share against previous guidance of ¥21,500 million or ¥177.24 per share. For the fiscal full year ending March 31, 2026, the company now expects interim net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥50,000 million or ¥410.50 per share against previous guidance of ¥41,000 million or ¥338.84 per share. At subsidiary banks, an increase in loans as well as strengthening of corporate solutions is expected to result in higher than initial forecasts for interest income and fees and commissions income for both the interim and full fiscal year periods, and credit costs are expected to be lower than initial forecasts. As a result, the company are revising upward forecasts for operating profits and (interim) net income.

The Board of Directors of Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc. has authorized a buyback plan on November 10, 2025.

Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc. (TSE:8377) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to 1,250,000 shares, representing 1.02% of its issued share capital. The program will continue until December 30, 2025. As of November 10, 2025, the company had 122,208,714 shares in issue and including treasury shares.

Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc., Board Meeting, Nov 10, 2025. Agenda: To consider the Notice Concerning Cancellation of Own Shares.