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

Performance Overview

For the fiscal year ending March 2026, consolidated earnings guidance forecasts revenue of JPY 1,065,000 million (YoY +3.6%), operating income of JPY 193,000 million (YoY +5.1%), and net income attributable to owners of parent of JPY 141,000 million (YoY +5.7%). The operating margin is slightly improved to 18.1%, and the equity ratio increased to 80.0%. Capital expenditure significantly rose to JPY 120,000 million, while R&D expenses also show an increasing trend at JPY 50,000 million. The assumed exchange rate is 1 USD = JPY 153.0.

Segment Performance Trends

Regarding revenues by major segments, Industrial Tape is expected to increase approximately 3.6% YoY to JPY 527,500 million, Functional Materials slightly decrease by approximately -0.7% YoY to JPY 383,600 million, and Circuit Materials to increase approximately 10.3% YoY to JPY 156,200 million. Life Science, Membrane, and Personal Care Materials segments are also expected to see revenue growth. Operating income shows increasing trends across segments, with prominent growth in Circuit Materials. The ratio of overseas sales revenue remains high at approximately 85.8%.