Notice of Revision to Full-Year Consolidated Earnings Forecasts and Revision to Retained Earnings Distribution (Interim Dividend) and Year-End Dividend Forecast (Increase)

Summary of Financial Results

At the Board of Directors meeting held today, we revised upward the full-year consolidated earnings forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 2027. Net sales are expected to be 38,700 million yen (Vs. previous forecast +700 million yen), operating income 4,700 million yen, ordinary income 4,800 million yen, and net income attributable to owners of parent 3,000 million yen, resulting in an expected net income per share of 494.22 yen. The company explained that fluctuations in raw material costs and the effect of U.S. tariff refunds contributed to the improvement, and profits are expected to exceed previous forecasts. The company also noted that it remains attentive to geopolitical risks, tightness in certain raw materials, and the impact of lagged costs.

Distribution of Retained Earnings and Revision to Year-End Dividend

The interim dividend was revised to 38 yen per share, with total dividends of 234 million yen; the record date is September 30, 2026, and the effective date is December 10, 2026. The year-end dividend was revised to 42 yen per share, bringing the annual dividend to 80 yen. The previous forecast was interim 33 yen, year-end 37 yen, annual 70 yen. This revision is an increase based on the basic policy of stable and continuous returns to shareholders.