Financial Results Briefing for the Fiscal Year Ending March 2026

Overview of Fiscal Year Ending March 2026

The consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2026 show net sales of 66.96 billion yen (up 2.4% YoY), operating profit of 11.78 billion yen (up 6.0% YoY), and net income of 9.46 billion yen (up 15.3% YoY). Standalone, Ariake Japan Inc. achieved net sales of 48.21 billion yen (up 1.4% YoY) and operating profit of 8.21 billion yen (up 5.5% YoY), marking continued revenue and profit growth. The entire group of subsidiaries also performed well, with net sales of 18.75 billion yen (up 4.9% YoY) and operating profit of 3.57 billion yen (up 7.1% YoY). The decline in the Chinese market was offset by gains in Europe, and favorable currency effects also contributed.

Business Plan and Outlook for Fiscal Year Ending March 2027

For the fiscal year ending March 2027, consolidated net sales are projected to be 69.23 billion yen (up 3.4% YoY), with an operating profit of 11.25 billion yen (down 4.5% YoY). Ariake Japan Inc. expects standalone net sales to be 49.1 billion yen (up 1.8% YoY) and operating profit to decline to 7.6 billion yen (down 7.4% YoY). Despite rising raw material costs and geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East, efforts to reduce factory costs and implement price revisions aim to improve profitability. Overseas subsidiaries are expected to increase both revenue and profit, with the Belgium factory in Europe planning significant growth in both net sales and operating profit.