Increased Interim and Forecasted Dividends
The company announced an increase in the interim dividend by JPY10 to JPY40 per share, with a forecasted full-year dividend increased by JPY15 to JPY90 per share.
Strong Electrified Vehicle Performance
The proportion of electrified vehicles increased to 44.4%, mainly due to the strong performance of HEV sales in North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions.
Investment in Human Resources and Growth Areas
The company is increasing investment in human resources and growth areas to JPY830 billion for the full year, with JPY180 billion already spent in the first half.
Resumption of Production in Indiana Plant
The Indiana plant in the United States, which had partially halted operations, has restarted, contributing to a return to an annual global production pace of 10 million units.