Fiscal Year Ending March 2027 Second Quarter (Interim) Financial Summary [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)

Overview of Results

For the second quarter (interim) of the fiscal year ending March 2027, Nippon Crucible Co., Ltd. recorded net sales of 5,552 million yen (YoY +10.1%), driven by expanded sales primarily in its core Casting, Environment, and Construction segments. Operating income was 319 million yen (YoY +69.7%), ordinary income was 349 million yen (YoY +54.1%), and interim net income attributable to owners of parent was 219 million yen (YoY +50.0%), representing significant profit growth. Full-year forecasts are maintained at net sales of 10,600 million yen, operating income of 600 million yen, and net income attributable to owners of parent of 450 million yen. Financial position shows an equity ratio of 53.9% and cash balance increased to approximately 2,590 million yen.

Segment Trends and Outlook

Refractories and Engineering segments performed steadily, and the Environment and Construction businesses contributed due to increased orders for private-sector incineration facilities. Although the Steel-related business faced reduced orders, the company achieved overall increases in net sales and profits. For the medium term, attention is required on macro factors such as production trends of major automotive customers, fluctuations in the steel market, rising costs, and labor shortages. The company plans to continue expanding sales of new products through integrated technical and sales operations.