Dai-ichi Life Holdings Inc. Releases Financial Statements and Announces Dividend Policy Changes

Dai-ichi Life Holdings Inc., a Japanese insurance company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, has published its financial statements for the full year. The company has also made several announcements regarding its dividend policy, share repurchases, and amendments to its articles of incorporation.

• The financial statements for the full year have been released, but details are not specified.
• Dai-ichi Life has changed its dividend policy and will distribute dividends from surplus.
• The company has repurchased its shares.
• Amendments have been made to the articles of incorporation.

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