FY2026 Q4 Financial Results Conference Call Materials (Supplementary Materials)

Performance Overview

In FY2026 Q4, net sales reached ¥361.8 billion, an increase of 7.5% YoY. Core operating profit rose by 15.2% YoY to ¥56.8 billion. Operating profit (IFRS) increased by 39.4% YoY to ¥51.7 billion, quarterly profit was ¥31.9 billion, and quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥30.7 billion, reflecting significant profit growth. Improved profitability resulted from price management and productivity enhancement activities, with volume recovery and cost management benefiting the US operations. Excluding the impact of acquisitions in Australia, volume was subdued, but overall profitability improved.

Investment Status and Future Outlook

FY2026 capital expenditures amounted to ¥109.1 billion, and investments and loans reached ¥99.8 billion. To support sustained business growth, the company is constructing a diversified capital portfolio based on Next Innovation 2030, promoting projects related to contributing to a sustainable society and diversified customer-based capital investments. The completion of the 100% acquisition of the Home Care Business in Spain and the announcement of a new mid-term management plan demonstrate steady progress in growth strategies.