Bull-Dog Sauce Co., Ltd. Earnings Report for the Second Quarter (Interim) of Fiscal Year Ending March 2027

Performance Overview

For the period, net sales were 7,400 million yen, a slight increase from the previous fiscal period. Operating income was 284 million yen, a decrease from the same period last year, while ordinary income expanded to 1,042 million yen. In contrast, interim net income attributable to owners of the parent decreased significantly to 702 million yen, and interim net income per share was 56.64 yen. No segment-level details were provided. There is no change to the full-year earnings forecast, and dividends are set at 20 yen at the end of the second quarter and 45 yen for the full year. An earnings presentation will be held.

Capital Allocation and Financial Position

Total assets increased compared with the end of the previous fiscal year, the equity ratio is approximately 69.8%, and treasury stock was acquired during the period. Cash and deposits decreased, and the asset composition changed due to an increase in investment securities, among other factors. The dividend policy remains in place, with the most recent dividend being 20 yen at the end of the second quarter and a full-year expectation of 45 yen.