Sankyo Co., Ltd. (6417) Financial Summary for the Second Quarter (Interim) of the Fiscal Year Ending March 2027

Overview of Results

For this interim period, consolidated results were net sales of 81,025 million yen, operating income of 27,307 million yen, ordinary income of 28,428 million yen, and interim net income attributable to owners of parent of 20,499 million yen. Compared with the same period last year, net sales and all profit indicators decreased (net sales -19.3%, operating income -30.0%, ordinary income -28.8%, interim net income -28.8%). By segment, a decline in pachinko machine-related sales was notable, while pachislot machine-related operations achieved increases in both sales and profits. Full-year forecasts are maintained at net sales 174,000 million yen, operating income 56,000 million yen, ordinary income 58,000 million yen, and net income attributable to owners of parent 40,000 million yen. The dividend forecast is 100 yen per year.

Outlook and Key Topics

The market environment remains challenging, with a slow recovery in pachinko market activity. The company aims to revitalize the market through initiatives such as the introduction of new gameplay elements and category labeling beginning in 2026 and beyond. The Group will continue sales of major titles and seeks to expand product lineup and sales opportunities through the subsidiary acquisition of A-gon. Cash conversion trends and financial levels for the interim are robust, and the equity ratio remains at a high level.