Notice Regarding Revision of Full-Year Consolidated Earnings Forecast for Fiscal Year Ending March 2027 and Revision of Dividend of Surplus (Interim Dividend) and Year-End Dividend Forecast (Dividend Increase)

Key Points on Earnings Forecast and Dividends

Macnica Holdings, Inc. has upwardly revised its full-year consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027. Net sales are revised to 1,670,000 million yen (an increase of +28.4% from the previous forecast), operating income to 67,500 million yen, ordinary income to 66,000 million yen, and net income attributable to owners of parent to 46,000 million yen, resulting in an increase of net income per share to 257.56 yen. The interim dividend is set at 45 yen and the year-end dividend at 45 yen, giving an annual dividend forecast of 90 yen. The revisions are expected to be driven by expanded demand related to AI and increased demand for cybersecurity. Sales and profits related to autonomous driving EV buses in the second half are expected to fall short of the initial plan.

Shareholder Returns and Future Policy

The medium-term management plan sets a DOE target of 5% as a guideline and aims for a total shareholder return ratio of 40–50%. The company reconfirms its policy to continue stable dividends while retaining flexibility to conduct treasury stock acquisitions as needed.