Notice Regarding Earnings Guidance and Dividend Forecast

Key Points of Earnings Guidance

For the cumulative second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027, standalone earnings guidance forecasts net sales of 3,826 million yen, operating income of 242 million yen, ordinary income of 310 million yen, interim net income of 207 million yen, and interim net income per share of 29.07 yen. Full-year guidance forecasts net sales of 7,370 million yen, operating income of 230 million yen, ordinary income of 360 million yen, net income attributable to owners of parent of 240 million yen, and net income per share of 33.62 yen. Previous guidance had remained undecided, but it is now published based on information available at this time. Given uncertain factors such as protracted Middle East tensions, rising energy costs, and housing market trends, the outlook remains cautiously conservative.

Dividend Policy and Future Outlook

The annual dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2027 is assumed to be 8.50 yen, with 2.50 yen at the end of the second quarter and 3.00 yen at year-end. The prior fiscal year result was 14.50 yen (including a regular dividend of 4.50 yen and a special dividend of 6.00 yen). The company intends to continue an appropriate and stable dividend policy responsive to business performance. The Kinuura Plant fire did not affect company-wide production, and the financial impact is assessed as directly minor. However, depending on how equipment is utilized, there may be potential expense recognition, which has not been factored in at this time.