Unitika Ltd. Fiscal Year Ending March 2027 — Second Quarter (Interim) Financial Summary

Key Points of Performance

Although revenue in the interim period declined due to the impact of business withdrawals in the prior year, operating income and ordinary income increased substantially driven by price revisions and cost-reduction measures. Net income attributable to owners of parent turned positive, and earnings per share were 129.34 yen. By segment, both the Polymers business and Functional Materials business showed increased profits and sales, indicating overall improvement in profitability. Interim financial position: total assets 143,096 hundred million yen, equity ratio 42.9%, and an improved financial base accompanied by a reduction in borrowings.

Outlook and Future Policy

The full-year earnings forecast has been revised upward to revenue 94,000 hundred million yen, operating income 13,000 hundred million yen, ordinary income 12,000 hundred million yen, and net income attributable to owners of parent 11,000 hundred million yen. The company will continue to expand sales of high value-added and high-function products under the business revitalization plan, implement price revisions, and pursue cost reductions. By stabilizing raw material procurement and leveraging integration effects among segments, the company aims to further improve profitability.