ASTMAX Co., Ltd. Financial Summary for the Six Months Ended March 2027 (Q2)

Business Performance Overview

In the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027, ASTMAX reported consolidated revenue of 16,151 million yen, a significant increase of 49.8% year-over-year. However, due to the impact of hedging transactions related to the power trading business and other factors, operating loss widened to 863 million yen, ordinary loss to 946 million yen, and net loss attributable to owners of the parent for the interim period to 969 million yen. By segment, increased revenue in the power trading-related business drove overall revenue growth, but temporary hedging-related impacts depressed profitability. Total assets decreased, while the equity ratio improved to 42.5%. Supplementary explanatory materials for the financial results were disclosed on TDnet on the same day.

Dividend Policy and Outlook

During the Mid-term Vision 2028 period, the Company intends to maintain a policy of setting a year-end dividend floor of 7 yen per share and targets a payout ratio of 30% or more. However, earnings may be affected by the impact of hedging transactions and other factors, so earnings guidance is supplemented quarterly in the financial results supplementary materials. Going forward, the Company aims to improve business profitability and stabilize its financial position through promotion of renewable energy, energy storage, and DX initiatives.