First Quarter Financial Summary for the Fiscal Year Ending March 2027 (Japanese GAAP, Consolidated)

Overview of Performance

Tahei Manufacturing Co., Ltd. recorded net sales of 2,090 million yen, operating income of 342 million yen, ordinary income of 346 million yen, and net income attributable to owners of the parent of 230 million yen for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027, with increases of 6.9% in net sales and notable gains in profitability year over year. By segment, plywood machinery, woodworking machinery, and housing materials showed resilience or improvement, with particularly notable margin improvement in woodworking machinery. The company established Shirakawa Forestry, aiming to create upstream opportunities in the forestry business. Full-year guidance remains unchanged; external factors such as FX and material costs will continue to be monitored.

Outlook and Financial Position

Buoyed by quarterly strength, total assets reached about 9,939 million yen and net assets 7,399 million yen, with a solid equity ratio around 74.5%. Regarding dividends, the FY2027 forecast remains unchanged, and the full-year dividend plan remains as previously announced, totaling 100 yen including the interim and year-end 70 yen. The establishment of the new subsidiary and sustainability initiatives related to forest resource recycling are positioned as pillars for future earnings growth.