Fiscal Year Ending March 2027 – Second Quarter (Interim) Financial Summary

Overview of Results

Consolidated results for the second quarter (interim) of the fiscal year ending March 2027 showed net sales of 25,658 million yen (YoY +2.9% for the same interim period), operating income of 659 million yen (YoY +333.4%), ordinary income of 733 million yen, and interim net income attributable to owners of parent of 486 million yen (YoY +170.8%), marking a substantial expansion in profits. By segment, commercial-use foods and others were firm with external sales of 23,544 million yen and segment profit of 1,529 million yen. Health food recorded sales of 1,903 million yen and segment profit of 84 million yen. Overall, selling, general and administrative expenses increased due to higher selling expenses among other factors. The full-year outlook is maintained; although there are uncertainties such as raw material market conditions and foreign exchange trends, current performance is expected to progress steadily against the full-year forecast.

Financial Position and Outlook

At the end of the interim period, total assets were 29,019 million yen, total equity was 18,546 million yen, and the equity ratio was 63.9%. Cash and deposits amounted to 1,938 million yen, and total borrowings were 4,230 million yen (short-term 2,510 million yen, long-term 1,132 million yen). There is no revision to the full-year forecast; however, fluctuations in raw material prices including eggs and foreign exchange could affect future performance.