Nippon Ceramic Co., Ltd. (6929) Financial Summary for the Third Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending December 2026

Overview of Performance

For the cumulative third quarter period, the Group recorded net sales of 20,583 million yen (YoY -1.0%), operating income of 4,616 million yen (YoY -3.8%), ordinary income of 4,976 million yen, and quarterly net income of 3,558 million yen. The primary reasons were a decline in sales due to inventory adjustments of security products, weak sales in the ADAS automotive market in China, and increases in energy and raw material costs. A special gain of 3,442 million yen from the liquidation of an affiliate was recorded, which was not recorded in the same period last year. Cash balance at the end of the period was 15,562 million yen, and net assets decreased due to share buybacks and dividend payments.

Outlook and Financial Position

There is no change to the consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending December 2026, as announced on February 6, 2026. Future performance may be affected by trends in raw material and energy costs and developments in the Chinese market, and any material deviations in performance will be disclosed promptly. Capital measures, including share buybacks, are being handled as part of the ongoing financial strategy.