Financial Presentation for the Third Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending December 2026

Performance Overview

Consolidated results for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending December 2026 achieved operating revenue of 26,818 million yen (Year-over-Year +9.1%). However, operating income was 1,494 million yen (Year-over-Year -14.1%); in particular, increased costs associated with improvement works at the Tokai SCM Center and M&A brokerage fees weighed on profits. The full-year forecast anticipates operating revenue of 36,870 million yen, operating income of 2,400 million yen, and net income attributable to owners of parent of 1,410 million yen.

Outlook and Shareholder Returns

As of the third quarter, progress toward the full-year plan is 72.7% for operating revenue and 62.2% for operating income. In the second half, the company aims to capture revenue increases from higher utilization compared with the prior year, control costs, and advance improvements at the Tokai SCM Center to achieve the full-year plan. Under its shareholder return policy, the company will continue stable dividends while considering payout ratio and DOE. The fiscal year ending December 2026 is expected to pay an annual dividend of 15 yen per share (interim 6 yen, year-end 9 yen).