Financial Summary for the Second Quarter (Interim) of the Fiscal Year Ending March 2027 [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)

Performance Overview

According to Kameda Seika Co.,Ltd.'s Financial Summary for the second quarter (interim) of the fiscal year ending March 2027, net sales were 69,003 million yen (up 4.9% YoY), operating income was 2,474 million yen (up 24.1% YoY), and ordinary income was 2,401 million yen (up 20.9% YoY). Interim net income was 1,480 million yen, a decrease of -93.4% year-over-year due to a rebound effect from the prior period. By segment, domestic rice cracker operations remained robust, while overseas operations saw profit contraction partly due to production capacity constraints at TH FOODS, INC. The results also reflect the impact of the 2025 acquisition and consolidation of TH FOODS, INC. as a consolidated subsidiary.

Outlook and Strategy

Based on interim results, the company will continue to pursue its medium-to-long-term Growth Strategy 2030 Update. It plans to expand in the North American market and strengthen profitability of domestic rice cracker operations, while maintaining growth in overseas businesses across North America and Asia. The company disclosed revisions to its full-year earnings forecasts in supplementary materials and indicated the possibility of further updates depending on market conditions.