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

Performance Overview

For the fiscal year ending March 2026, consolidated results recorded revenue of ¥569,992 million (12.6% YoY increase), operating income of ¥37,088 million (85.6% YoY increase), profit before tax of ¥34,706 million (69.4% YoY increase), and net income attributable to owners of parent of ¥24,441 million (70.7% YoY increase). Operating income in the precious metals recycling business significantly increased, with gains also reported in the North American refining-related business.

Financial Position and Cash Flow Status

Total assets increased to ¥615,388 million (YoY increase), and total equity rose to ¥230,555 million (YoY increase). Cash flow from operating activities decreased by ¥99,385 million, while cash flow from financing activities increased by ¥91,878 million. The year-end balance of cash and cash equivalents stood at ¥10,336 million.

Dividend Situation

The annual dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2026 is planned at ¥125 (interim dividend ¥60, year-end dividend ¥65), representing an increase from ¥80 in the previous fiscal year. The forecast for next fiscal year's annual dividend is ¥135 (interim dividend ¥65, year-end dividend ¥70).

Earnings Guidance for the Fiscal Year Ending March 2027

The consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027 anticipates revenue of ¥680,000 million (19.3% YoY increase), operating income of ¥41,000 million (10.8% YoY increase), profit before tax of ¥40,000 million (15.5% YoY increase), and net income attributable to owners of parent of ¥29,000 million (19.0% YoY increase).