Notice of Revision to Earnings Guidance and Dividend Forecast

Overview of Earnings Guidance Revision

The Company has revised its consolidated earnings guidance for the full fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, reflecting stronger-than-expected results for the interim consolidated accounting period, a review of full-year foreign exchange assumptions, and recent business environment and financial market trends. Under the revised guidance, net sales are 91,000 hundred million yen, operating income is 34,000 hundred million yen, ordinary income is 51,000 hundred million yen, and net income attributable to owners of parent is 37,000 hundred million yen. Basic earnings per share are projected at 110 yen73 sen.

Revision of Dividend Forecast and Policy

Under the policy of considering annual dividends as a consolidated total distribution ratio of 50% including share buybacks, or an annual dividend of 50 yen per share, the Company has revised the year-end dividend for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027 to 56 yen. This represents an increase from the previously forecast year-end dividend of 48 yen.