Fiscal Year Ending March 2026 Q3 Financial Summary [Japan GAAP] (Consolidated)

Overview of Performance

In the cumulative consolidated third quarter period for the fiscal year ending March 2026, net sales amounted to ¥186,239 million (0.8% YoY increase), operating income was ¥22,079 million (4.2% YoY increase), ordinary income was ¥24,033 million (6.6% YoY increase), and net income attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter totaled ¥15,391 million (7.3% YoY increase). Although the economic environment both domestically and internationally remained uncertain, we maintained steady performance through improvements in profitability and the creation of growth businesses. By segment, the chemical products segment posted net sales of ¥101,327 million (1.9% YoY decrease) and operating income of ¥6,987 million (5.7% YoY decrease), while the building construction materials segment performed strongly with net sales of ¥84,912 million (4.2% YoY increase) and operating income of ¥18,529 million (9.8% YoY increase).

Financial Position and Future Outlook

At the end of the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2026, total assets stood at ¥301,554 million, an increase of ¥13,496 million compared to the previous consolidated fiscal year-end, and net assets increased by ¥5,150 million to ¥194,874 million. The equity ratio slightly decreased to 59.3%. Liabilities increased to ¥106,680 million but a solid financial base has been maintained. Regarding dividends, the forecast for the annual dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2026 is ¥138.00 (9.5% YoY increase), indicating an expected dividend increase. There is no change to the full-year earnings forecast, with revisions to be made appropriately based on future economic trends.