Q3 Financial Summary for Fiscal Year Ending March 2026 [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)

Overview of Performance

For the cumulative third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2026, net sales amounted to 256,740 million yen (5.3% increase YoY), driven by growth in both domestic and international businesses. Domestic sales were 191,286 million yen (4.2% increase YoY), and overseas sales were 65,454 million yen (8.7% increase YoY). Operating income was 19,987 million yen (20.8% decrease YoY). While domestic operations saw profit growth due to increased sales volume and price revisions, the overseas business experienced profit decline due to rising raw material and labor costs amid inflation. Net income attributable to owners of parent for the quarter was 13,621 million yen (25.8% decrease YoY).

Financial Position and Dividend Status

Total assets stood at 328,167 million yen, net assets at 216,571 million yen, and the equity ratio decreased 1.7 points to 62.6% compared to the end of the previous fiscal year. The dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026 is 66 yen annually (up from 58 yen in the previous year), representing an increase. The full-year earnings guidance projects net sales of 339,000 million yen (5.1% increase YoY), operating income of 26,000 million yen (10.5% decrease YoY), and net income attributable to owners of parent of 17,500 million yen (16.2% decrease YoY), with no revisions to the forecast.