Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co., Ltd. Second Quarter (Interim) Financial Summary [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)

Overview of Operating Results

Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co., Ltd. recorded consolidated revenue of 33,684 million yen for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027 (April 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026), essentially flat with a Year-over-Year decrease of 0.1%. Operating income increased to 1,637 million yen (up 4.6%). Ordinary income was 1,710 million yen (YoY -3.8%), and interim net income attributable to owners of parent was 1,222 million yen (YoY -3.4%). By segment, starch, saccharification products, and fine chemicals saw some declines or remained steady, while byproducts experienced revenue growth. Upward pressure on raw material costs continued.

Outlook for the Period and Financial Position

As of the interim period-end, total assets were 50,853 million yen, net assets were 29,995 million yen, and the equity ratio was 59.0%. The company maintains the full-year consolidated forecast announced on April 30, 2026. The dividend of 75 yen at the end of the second quarter will be continued, and the year-end dividend is expected to be paid as previously announced.