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

Overview of Business Performance

For the fiscal year ending March 2026, consolidated results showed net sales of 138.616 billion yen (6.1% year-over-year increase), operating income of 17.078 billion yen (3.1% year-over-year increase), ordinary income of 17.943 billion yen (4.5% year-over-year increase), and net income attributable to owners of the parent of 12.294 billion yen (2.4% year-over-year increase). Despite rising energy and labor costs in the food manufacturing industry, increased demand for capital investments and growth in food service sales to the restaurant industry contributed positively. Particularly, sales in food service grew to 31.970 billion yen (5.3% year-over-year increase) due to strengthened initiatives from the previous year.

Financial Position and Dividend Status

Total assets increased to 154.438 billion yen (year-over-year increase), net assets rose to 113.488 billion yen (year-over-year increase), and the equity ratio improved to 73.4%. Although cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period decreased to 42.451 billion yen, financial soundness was maintained. The year-end dividend was set at 82 yen per share (8 yen increase year-over-year), with a planned payout ratio of 26.7%. The dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027 is 89 yen.