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At a meeting on November 9, 2005, Benesse Corporation’s Board of Directors resolved to increase the Company’s interim dividend per share for fiscal 2005, ending March 31, 2006. Details are as follows.

1.Reasons for increase in dividend
One of Benesse’s fundamental policies is to return profits to shareholders, while taking into account the Company’s results, the dividend payout ratio and other factors. Benesse is also committed to achieving a sustainable dividend payout ratio target of at least 35% for the foreseeable future.

In line with this policy, and in light of the Company’s operating performance in the fiscal 2005 interim period, ended September 30, 2005, Benesse has decided to pay an interim dividend as detailed below. There is no change to the forecast for the interim dividend announced on May 10, 2005.

2.Interim Dividend Per Share for Fiscal 2005 (April 1, 2005－ March 31, 2006)


Fiscal 2005: 35.00 yen
Fiscal 2004: 25.00 yen

(Reference)

Fiscal 2005: 35.00 yen (Forecast)
Fiscal 2004: 35.00 yen


Fiscal 2005: 70.00 yen (Forecast)
Fiscal 2004: 60.00 yen