NICHIDEN Corporation Financial Summary for the Second Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending March 2027 (Interim) [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)

Key Points of Business Performance

In this interim period, NICHIDEN Corporation recorded net sales of 82,227 million yen (YoY +22.2%), operating income of 4,436 million yen (YoY +58.2%), ordinary income of 4,765 million yen (YoY +46.6%), and net income attributable to owners of parent of 4,017 million yen (YoY +83.4%). Increased demand related to AI and steady capital investment supported the improvement in profitability. The full-year earnings outlook will be revised, and an earnings presentation will be held. The financial position remains sound with total assets of 132,868 million yen and an equity ratio of 71.7%.

Capital Policy, Dividends and Outlook

Regarding dividends, 60 yen was recorded at the end of the second quarter, and a full-year dividend of 120 yen is assumed. A share buyback has been executed, and treasury stock at fiscal year-end is recorded at 3,044 million yen equivalent, including 600,000 shares of treasury stock (resolved on June 8, 2026). The full-year earnings forecast is expected to be revised from previously disclosed assumptions, and an investor/analyst briefing will be held. Growth strategies include strengthened promotion of the AI operational support system "Aperza DESK," continued capital expenditures such as activation of the Hasuda Logistics Center, and relocation to a new office.