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

Performance Overview

During the cumulative consolidated third quarter period of the fiscal year ending March 2026, net sales were 1,108,591 million yen (5.1% YoY increase). Operating income was 58,122 million yen (45.3% YoY increase), quarterly profit before tax was 53,658 million yen (23.9% YoY increase), and quarterly net income attributable to owners of parent was 33,577 million yen (15.2% YoY increase), achieving profit growth. By segment, the Processed Foods Division posted net sales of 400,255 million yen (1.3% YoY decrease) and operating income of 6,991 million yen (30.7% YoY decrease), reflecting decline in revenue and profit. In contrast, the Meat Division recorded net sales of 781,875 million yen (5.5% YoY increase) and operating income of 46,426 million yen (69.0% YoY increase), delivering significant profit growth. The Ballpark Division also performed well with net sales of 27,447 million yen (14.9% YoY increase) and operating income of 8,401 million yen (44.2% YoY increase).

Financial Position and Dividends

Total assets amounted to 1,005,702 million yen (5.9% increase from the previous fiscal year-end), liabilities were 451,188 million yen (9.5% increase), and equity attributable to owners of parent was 539,278 million yen (2.9% increase). The equity ratio attributable to owners of parent was 53.6%, down 1.6 points YoY. The number of treasury shares increased significantly to 3,525,289 shares. The annual dividend forecast is 160.00 yen, an increase from 135.00 yen in the previous fiscal year. Cash flow saw a net increase of 45,224 million yen from operating activities, net decrease of 19,940 million yen from investing activities, and net decrease of 37,409 million yen from financing activities, resulting in a cash and cash equivalents balance of 63,107 million yen.