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UT Group ranks first with a dividend yield of 5.8%, underpinned by its unique business model linking human capital management and shareholder returns.

According to The Nikkei, UT Group <2146> is reported to rank first in terms of expected dividend yield (among approximately 350 companies with March fiscal year-ends that have disclosed full-year dividend forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 2027, excluding those with irregular fiscal years included in the Nikkei 500 Stock Average). It also tops Fisco’s ranking—which scores stocks based on affordability, dividend yield, and ROE—surpassing PERSOL Holdings. However, this recognition stems not merely from being a 'high-dividend stock,' but rather from its integration of human capital management and shareholder returns.

Fisco Japan15:55

Risk appetite strengthened as Middle East concerns receded, briefly pushing prices back above the ¥67,000 level.

The Nikkei 225 surged sharply, closing at 66,020.04 yen, up 1,802.77 yen (with an estimated trading volume of 2.75 billion shares). Building on the previous day’s gains in U.S. markets—driven by hopes for an end to hostilities between the United States and Iran—buying was led by semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI)-related stocks. The index opened with a strong upward gap and rose as high as 67,065.94 yen shortly after 9:30 a.m., reclaiming the 67,000-yen level for the first time in a week since May 5 during trading hours. However, profit-taking selling also emerged.

Fisco Japan15:32

Aftermarket [stocks that moved / stocks that traded]

*Techno Mate <3787> 282 +2 Applied for dual listing on the Fukuoka Stock Exchange. Gaining popularity, but upside remains limited. *Sea C C <9692> 2064 +84 First-quarter operating profit rose 29.7%. Also announced a share buyback program up to 3.84% of outstanding shares. *Kamakura Shoin <6184> 477 +26 First-quarter operating profit increased by 30.0%. *Zain <6769> 1033 +28 Selected by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications for its 'Research and Development for Expanding Radio Spectrum Resources' initiative. *Landnet <2991>

Fisco Japan15:10

Stocks hitting upper or lower price limits in the afternoon session.

■Limit Up: <350A> Digital Grid <3787> Techno Mathematical <3825> Remixpoint <4179> G-NEXT <534A> NZAM ETF NASDAQ 100 (Hedged) <6227> AI Mecatech <6264> JET <6228> Marumae <6731> Pixela <6890> Ferrotec <7435> Na-Dex <7878> Hikari & Sai <9236> Japan M&A Solutions■Limit Down

Fisco Japan14:48

SBI Securities (full-day trading) reported net selling of Kioxia Holdings and net buying of Taiyo Yuden.

Sell Code Security Name Trading Value (285A) Kioxia Holdings 763,420,712,380 (6976) Taiyo Yuden 173,156,659,150 (9984) SoftBank Group 88,043,595,384 (6981) Murata Manufacturing 73,953,383,814 (1570) NEXT FUNDS Nikkei Average Leverage ETF 72,113,915,830 (8035)

Fisco Japan14:47

Chuden Engineering reached a new high [stocks hitting new highs or new lows].

On the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, 38 stocks hit new highs, including Chuden Engineering Co., Ltd. <1941> and Nihon Beet Sugar Manufacturing Co., Ltd. <2108>. On the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market, 38 stocks hit new lows, including I.K.K. Holdings, Inc. <2198> and Digital Arts Inc. <2326>. Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth New Highs New Lows New Highs New Lows New Highs New Lows 06/12 38 38 13 85 66 6 06/11 16 11 6 10 22 17 06/10 13 4 7 9 7 2

Fisco Japan14:38

Racoon HD remains on the list, with operating profit for the fiscal year ending April 2027 projected to decline by 54%.

Racoon Holdings Co., Ltd. <3031> has entered the rankings (as of 14:16). The stock plunged sharply after the company reported its fiscal year April 2026 earnings the previous day, posting an operating profit of ¥13.2 billion, up 5.3% year-over-year but below its prior forecast of ¥14.1 billion. For fiscal year April 2027, the company projects a sharp 54.6% year-over-year decline in operating profit to ¥6 billion. This marks the first year of its new medium-term plan, which appears to be positioned as a period of increased promotional investment. [Top gainers by volume change rate as of June 12, 14:16] (5-day average)

Fisco Japan13:32

Stocks that moved or traded actively in the morning session.

*Marumae <6264> 2,312 (+397): Revised earnings and dividend forecasts upward. *Japan Micronics <6871> 15,120 (+2,400): Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities raised its target price. *Mitsui Mining & Smelting <5706> 43,700 (+6,370): Announced no significant changes to business conditions or medium- to long-term growth outlook for its copper foil business. *Disco <6146> 79,280 (+9,250): Major semiconductor manufacturing equipment makers rose across the board. *TOWA <6315> 300

Fisco Japan13:03

MacbeeP and others remain on the list, with operating profit expected to decline 29% in the previous fiscal year and 17% in the current fiscal year.

Macbee Planet <7095> has entered the rankings (as of 13:13). The stock is declining sharply again, following its earnings announcement for the fiscal year ending April 2026 released the previous day. Operating profit came in at ¥3.65 billion, down 29.4% year-over-year, close to the previously projected figure of ¥3.7 billion. Meanwhile, operating profit for the fiscal year ending April 2027 is forecast at ¥3.0 billion, representing a 17.8% year-over-year decline, indicating consecutive double-digit profit declines—prompting predominantly negative market sentiment. Top gainers in trading volume change rate [as of June 12, 13:13] (compared to the 5-day average trading volume) Code Stock

Fisco Japan12:32

Stocks hitting upper or lower price limits in the morning session.

■Limit Up: <3825> Remixpoint <4179> GeneXt <6227> AI Mechatech <6228> JET <6264> Marumae <6890> Ferrotec <9236> Japan M&A Solution ■Limit Down: <4422> VALUENEX <7777> 3D Matrix *Includes temporary limit up/down (indicative quotes).

Fisco Japan12:23

Ryowa Gas Chemical surged sharply after domestic securities firms upgraded their rating on the company, citing an improved outlook for semiconductor-related materials.

The stock continued to rise sharply. Nomura Securities upgraded its investment recommendation from 'Neutral' to 'Buy' and raised its target price from ¥4,200 to ¥6,000, citing an improved earnings outlook for semiconductor materials, which led the firm to revise upward its profit forecasts and valuation. Regarding BT resins for package substrates, Nomura noted that demand for AI applications is expanding even in CSP substrates—a segment where the company holds a competitive advantage—and that contributions from new products are also expected. Operating profit for the fiscal year ending March 2027 has been revised upward from the previous forecast of ¥69.5 billion to ¥82.0 billion.

Fisco Japan12:19

Micronics surged further, as a U.S. brokerage raised its target price, citing no concerns over demand for probe cards.

Shares rose sharply. Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities maintained its 'Overweight' rating and raised its target price from JPY 14,000 to JPY 19,000, noting that demand for manufacturing equipment essential to AI semiconductor production remains robust. Regarding the company, it pointed out that demand for DRAM probe cards continues to grow, while for HBM applications, higher technical complexity is enhancing product value-added. If strong demand outlook is reaffirmed in upcoming briefings or presentations, it could serve as a tailwind for further share price appreciation.

Fisco Japan12:16

JX Metals surged sharply after announcing a phased expansion of production capacity for magnetic material sputtering targets.

Shares surged sharply. The company announced that it will gradually enhance production capacity for sputtering targets—magnetic materials used in HD media—starting in the second half of this fiscal year. These products are essential for forming the recording layer in hard disk drives (HDDs), where data is stored. Demand appears to be expanding amid the accelerating growth in data volumes handled by data centers (DCs). Furthermore, in light of rising demand from AI-related data center applications and other sectors, the company is preparing capacity expansion plans for multiple products within its advanced materials business.

Fisco Japan12:13

Silver Life — shares fell sharply again, with the company swinging to an operating loss in the February–April quarter.

Shares declined sharply again. The company released its third-quarter earnings the previous day, reporting cumulative operating profit of JPY 7.9 billion, up 18.3% year-over-year. However, operating profit for the February–April period amounted to JPY 2.1 billion, down 7.5% year-over-year, marking a shift to lower earnings. Expectations for a significant upward revision to the unchanged full-year forecast of JPY 10.4 billion—a 22.3% increase over the prior year—appear to be fading. Rising freight costs have led to higher logistics expenses, and increased advertising and promotional spending aimed at boosting sales are weighing somewhat on profitability.

Fisco Japan12:10

Visional — shares plunged sharply after the company reported third-quarter results that missed consensus estimates.

Shares fell sharply. The company reported its third-quarter earnings the previous day, with cumulative operating profit reaching JPY 19.6 billion, up 12.2% year-over-year. However, operating profit for the February–April period came in at JPY 6.84 billion, down 5.7% year-over-year and below the market consensus of JPY 7.4 billion. While the full-year forecast of JPY 23.1 billion, representing a 7.7% increase from the prior year, remains unchanged, expectations for an upside revision appear to be fading. This is likely due to increased investment in strategic initiatives from a medium- to long-term perspective, which is seen as constraining near-term earnings growth.

Fisco Japan12:02

Nihon Kukou — an independent, integrated building systems maintenance company — is expected to be a stable growth stock following an upward revision of its medium-term plan.

Nihon Kukou Service Co., Ltd. <4658> is an independent, specialized company founded in 1964, originally focused on building equipment maintenance. It operates as a service provider offering integrated solutions ranging from preventive and corrective maintenance to renewal construction for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other building systems. Although the company reports a single segment, its revenue is composed of Preventive Maintenance (PM; 36% of sales for the fiscal year ending March 2026), Facility Management (FM; 24%), and RAC (

Fisco Japan11:33

Paul HD has become the 10th company worldwide to achieve ISTQB's highest-level certification, 'Global Partner.'

On the 11th, Paul Twine Holdings <3657> announced that its subsidiary, Paul Twine, has been designated as a 'Global Partner'—the highest tier—in the partner program of the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB), a global certification body for software testing professionals. Based on publicly available information as of June 2026, Paul Twine is the tenth company worldwide to achieve this designation, reflecting international recognition of its efforts in cultivating specialized talent and enhancing quality in the field of software testing.

Fisco Japan11:30

Visional — Double-digit revenue and profit growth continued in Q3, with the BizReach business performing steadily.

Visional <4194> announced on the 11th its consolidated financial results for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending July 2026 (August 2025–April 2026). Net sales increased by 24.3% year-on-year to ¥73.157 billion, operating profit rose by 12.2% to ¥19.612 billion, ordinary profit grew by 17.2% to ¥21.438 billion, and net profit attributable to owners of parent increased by 13.2% to ¥14.214 billion. Sales in the HR Tech segment rose by 21.8% year-on-year to ¥69.190 billion, while the other segment...

Fisco Japan11:16

DI—For the fiscal year ending March 2026, the company reported a significant year-over-year increase in both revenue and profit, driven by the successful strengthening of its business production division’s development and implementation capabilities.

Dream Incubator Inc. (4310) announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2026 on May 15. The company reported net sales of ¥8.691 billion, up 40.6% year-on-year; operating income of ¥1.790 billion, up 595.6%; ordinary income of ¥1.872 billion, up 529.0%; and net income attributable to owners of parent of ¥1.593 billion, up 835.8%, significantly surpassing the previous year's results. The core Business Producing segment recorded net sales of ¥6.7 billion, an increase of 24.4% year-on-year.

Fisco Japan11:15

Circle Ace — Acquired additional shares of its subsidiary Aorana, increasing its ownership stake.

On the 11th, Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. <5029> announced that it will acquire additional shares of its subsidiary, Aolana U, from existing shareholder Pasona Group <2168>, purchasing 600 common shares for a total consideration of JPY 384 million. The acquisition, approved by the board of directors and executed via agreement on June 11, 2026, aims to further strengthen collaboration with the target company, enable swift group-wide decision-making, and maximize group synergies.

Fisco Japan11:09