Consolidated Financial Summary for the Fiscal Year Ending March 2026〔IFRS〕

Business Overview

Consolidated revenue for the fiscal year ending March 2026 was 1,399,522.2 million yen, a 4.6% decrease compared to the same period last year. Net income attributable to owners of parent was 833,971 million yen, down 7.4% YoY. Meanwhile, total comprehensive income significantly increased by 158.3% YoY to 1,756,526 million yen. By segment, the energy sector faced price declines and volume decreases, while growth in the Lifestyle Industry and Next-Generation & Functional Development segments contributed positively. Cash flow from operating activities declined to 952,910 million yen compared to the previous term, but underlying operating cash flow remained steady at 978,900 million yen.

Capital Policy and Dividends

In the fiscal year ending March 2026, a total of 200 billion yen was spent on share buybacks, with all acquired treasury shares cancelled. The annual dividend is planned at 115 yen per share (interim dividend of 55 yen, year-end dividend of 60 yen), a 15 yen increase from the previous fiscal year. Dividend guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2027 is 140 yen per share (interim 70 yen, year-end 70 yen), anticipating a 25 yen increase. Under the Medium-Term Management Plan 2029, the policy is to continue maintaining or increasing dividends and execute shareholder returns targeting approximately 50% of underlying operating cash flow.