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Recorded an impairment loss of 431 million yen and revised the full-year consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026 to net sales of 27,890 million yen (6.5% increase from previous forecast), operating income of 3,340 million yen (24.6% increase), and net income attributable to owners of parent of 2,180 million yen (1.8% decrease).

Effective April 1, 2026, the Iwaki Technology Center will be established, and personnel changes for executive officers and department heads will be implemented to strengthen the organization and renew business management structure.

The outsourced manufacturing of lithium-ion battery cathode materials will end in mid-August 2026. Early retirement incentive programs will be implemented from April 6 to May 20, 2026, targeting approximately 50 regular employees.

For the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2026, net sales were ¥20,611 million (6.8% increase YoY), operating income was ¥2,478 million (5.5% increase YoY), and net income attributable to owners of parent for the quarter was ¥2,039 million (9.1% increase YoY).