Financial Summary for Fiscal Year Ending March 2026 [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)

Performance Overview

In the fiscal year ending March 2026, consolidated results were net sales of JPY 57,411 million (10.3% decrease YoY), operating income of JPY 6,346 million (16.4% decrease), ordinary income of JPY 6,454 million (15.8% decrease), and net income attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 4,266 million (21.6% decrease). The decline in net sales was primarily due to a reduction in work volume following the completion of the steelworks system refresh project in the steel business. On the profit side, declines were due to increased expenses on research and development and recruitment/training for strengthening the growth foundation. Financially, net assets increased and the equity ratio improved to 67.3%.

Dividend Status and Earnings Outlook

The annual dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2026 was JPY 68 in total (previous fiscal year's JPY 122 was before stock split), with a payout ratio of 50.1%. The consolidated earnings outlook for the fiscal year ending March 2027 forecasts net sales of JPY 60,000 million (4.5% increase), operating income of JPY 6,600 million (4.0% increase), and net income attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 4,380 million (2.7% increase). The dividend forecast is JPY 22 interim dividend and JPY 48 year-end dividend totaling JPY 70, aiming for a payout ratio of 50.2%.