Financial Summary for the Third Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending March 2026 [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)

Overview of Financial Results

For the cumulative third quarter period of the fiscal year ending March 2026, consolidated net sales were ¥21,514 million (3.8% increase YoY), operating income was ¥8,887 million (16.4% increase YoY), ordinary income was ¥9,003 million (13.2% increase YoY), and net income attributable to owners of parent for the quarter was ¥6,578 million (19.9% increase YoY). Amid a gradual recovery trend in the domestic and global economic environment, demand in the electronic components sector remained robust, particularly boosted by increased demand in the electronic industries of China, Taiwan, and South Korea. Conversely, in the decorative sector, pharmaceutical demand remained flat in Japan and China, and there was an impact from decreased demand in automotive parts. The equipment business saw declines in net sales and profit due to a reduction in large-scale projects.

Financial Position and Dividends

Total assets increased to ¥55,922 million (an increase of ¥1,081 million from the end of the previous fiscal year), and net assets rose to ¥51,071 million (an increase of ¥3,258 million), with an improved equity ratio of 91.3%. Regarding dividends, the forecasted annual dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2026 has been revised upwards to ¥95 per share (from ¥76 previously). The company holds 1,830,926 shares of treasury stock (1,608,714 shares at the end of the previous fiscal year), has disposed of 9,536 shares under restricted stock compensation, and the treasury stock amounts to ¥5,986 million.

Outlook

The full-year earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026 anticipates net sales of ¥29,200 million (YoY increase of 3.0%), operating income of ¥11,600 million (YoY increase of 10.3%), ordinary income of ¥11,800 million (YoY increase of 8.1%), and net income attributable to owners of parent of ¥8,500 million (YoY increase of 13.4%). This forecast incorporates expected growth in the pharmaceutical products for the electronic sector and the semiconductor-related market while factoring in subdued demand in the decorative sector. Based on the medium-term management plan 'JCU VISION 2035 -1st stage-', the company intends to continue active investments in growth areas and strengthen its management foundation.