Interim Financial Results Presentation

Overview of Results

All major indicators reached record highs in the interim period. Revenue was 163,543 million yen, up 14.9% year-over-year; operating income was 5,304 million yen, up 64.3%; ordinary income was 5,582 million yen, up 58.6%; and interim net income attributable to owners of parent was 3,952 million yen, up 34.8%, showing solid expansion. The overseas group made a significant contribution, with sales of high-performance materials for AI servers, semiconductors, and LCD components contributing. Segment performance was also strong, with profit improvement across all seven segments.

Outlook and Dividends

Full-year guidance is unchanged, with revenue of 325,000 million yen, operating income of 10,300 million yen, ordinary income of 10,500 million yen, and net income attributable to owners of parent of 8,100 million yen. Progress rates through the interim are high: revenue 50.3%, operating income 51.5%, ordinary income 53.2%, and net income 48.8%. Annual dividend is planned at 105 yen (interim 50 yen, year-end 55 yen). The company meets DOE criteria and maintains a dividend policy of allocating at least 30% of consolidated assumed net income to shareholders to ensure stable returns.