Financial Summary for the First Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending December 2026 [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)

Overview of Business Performance

In the first quarter of the fiscal year ending December 2026, net sales amounted to 24,710 million yen (9.4% YoY increase), operating income was 3,566 million yen (39.5% YoY increase), ordinary income was 3,549 million yen (51.6% YoY increase), and net income attributable to owners of parent was 2,464 million yen (68.8% YoY increase), achieving both sales and profit growth. The core pen series performed strongly both domestically and internationally, particularly contributing were the 'JETSTREAM' and 'uniball ZENTO' lines, as well as the new product 'LAMY safari KURUTOGA inside'. The cosmetics and industrial materials businesses also contributed to increased sales.

Financial Position and Future Outlook

Total assets totaled 191,449 million yen (an increase of 8,444 million yen from the previous fiscal year-end), and net assets were 142,242 million yen (an increase of 1,809 million yen), while the equity ratio declined from 75.7% to 73.4%. The number of shares outstanding remained unchanged at 60,042,592 shares. The annual dividend forecast is 55.00 yen (up from 52.00 yen previously), indicating an expected dividend increase. There is no revision to the full-year earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending December 2026, although the company notes possible adjustments depending on developments in Middle East conditions and other factors.