Financial Summary for Q2 of Fiscal Year Ending September 2026 (Interim) [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)

Overview of Business Results

For the consolidated results of Q2 of the fiscal year ending September 2026, net sales were JPY 15,002,726 thousand (3.0% YoY increase), operating income was JPY 4,430,519 thousand (1.3% YoY increase), ordinary income was JPY 4,543,590 thousand (4.6% YoY increase), and net income attributable to owners of parent was JPY 3,145,288 thousand (3.4% YoY increase). Although sales volume decreased by 2.3% YoY, revenue and profit grew due to unit price increases from the weaker yen. By region, Europe saw a slight increase, Asia experienced a significant rise (50.6% increase), and North America decreased (33.6% decrease). Acquisition of treasury stock increased the number of treasury shares, resulting in a decline in net assets.

Capital Policy and Future Outlook

On April 10, 2026, 1,395,100 treasury shares were cancelled, reducing the number of issued shares to 52,318,616 shares. The dividend forecast remains unchanged at JPY 60.00 as of the end of Q2. The full-year earnings guidance is also maintained, forecasting net sales of JPY 33,950 million (4.9% YoY increase), operating income of JPY 8,370 million (5.9% YoY decrease), and net income attributable to owners of parent of JPY 5,940 million (6.0% YoY decrease). Although the weaker yen supports the business performance, geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East are recognized as risk factors.