Financial Summary for the Second Quarter (Interim Period) of Fiscal Year Ending September 2026 [Japanese Standards] (Consolidated)

Overview of Performance

For the second quarter of FY ending September 2026, consolidated cumulative revenue was 70,258 million yen (up 3.1% YoY), operating profit was 4,466 million yen (up 8.8% YoY), ordinary profit was 4,506 million yen (up 2.2% YoY), and net income attributable to owners of the parent was 3,657 million yen (up 5.9% YoY). There were impacts from valuation losses on investments and gains on sale of policy-hold stocks. Segment-wise, Fine Chemicals and Life Sciences saw increases in revenue and profit, Industrial Products maintained sales levels but profits slightly declined, and Sustainability experienced declines in both sales and profits.

Financial Position and Dividends

Total assets amounted to 86,165 million yen (increase of 4,669 million yen from the previous fiscal year-end), net assets were 54,420 million yen (increase of 3,099 million yen), and the equity ratio rose to 63.1%. The planned dividend at the end of the second quarter of FY 2026 is 30 yen, with an expected year-end dividend of 15 yen. Additionally, a two-for-one stock split for common shares is scheduled to be implemented effective July 1, 2026, which is expected to improve liquidity by lowering the investment unit for investors.