Denka Company Limited Fiscal Year Ending March 2027 Second Quarter (Interim) Financial Summary

Overview of Results

Denka Company Limited expanded net sales to 208,721 million yen in the second quarter, achieving a 6.1% year-over-year increase. Operating income rose sharply to 24,709 million yen, and ordinary income also recorded substantial increases. Interim net income was 6,930 million yen even when excluding the impact of special losses on the order of 6.9 billion yen. By segment, Electronics & Advanced Products stood out for its solid performance, Life Innovation experienced declines in both revenue and profit, Elastomer & Infrastructure Solutions improved, and Polymer Solutions recorded significant revenue and profit growth.

Outlook and Dividends

Full-year forecasts have been revised upward to net sales of 425,000 million yen, operating income of 37,000 million yen, ordinary income of 26,000 million yen, and net income attributable to owners of parent of 16,000 million yen. Basic earnings per share remain at 185.67 yen. The dividend forecast is being maintained, and no additional 50 yen payment will be made at the end of Q2. The company will continue to advance Phase 2 of Mission2030, focusing on strengthening growth areas and rebuilding its earnings-generating capacity.