Notice Regarding Revision of Earnings Guidance and Dividend Forecast (Dividend Increase)

Revision of Earnings Guidance

Chubu Shiryo Co., Ltd. has revised its full-year consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026. Although net sales are expected to slightly decrease to 211,000 million yen (0.5% decrease from previous forecast), operating income is revised upward to 6,500 million yen (+25.0%), ordinary income to 7,100 million yen (+26.8%), and net income attributable to owners of parent to 5,500 million yen (+34.1%). The decline in net sales is due to lower average sales prices; however, improvements in raw material positions and lower-than-expected increases in electricity and fuel costs have contributed positively to earnings.

Revision of Dividend Forecast

The dividend forecast has also been revised, with the year-end dividend increased by 5 yen from 30 yen to 35 yen, resulting in an annual dividend forecast of 65 yen (including a 30 yen interim dividend). This is based on a management policy emphasizing shareholder returns and progressively raising the Dividend on Equity (DOE), as part of the medium-term management plan aiming to achieve a DOE of 3% or more by the fiscal year ending March 2027.