Notice Regarding Differences Between Second Quarter Forecast and Actual Results and Revision of Full-Year Earnings Forecast

Performance Overview

Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. reported that cumulative results for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027 exceeded previous forecasts. Revenue amounted to 979,082 million yen, core operating profit was 99,329 million yen, operating profit was 93,764 million yen, and net income attributable to owners of parent (interim) was 58,822 million yen. Accordingly, the full-year earnings forecast has been revised upward to revenue of 2,095,000 million yen, core operating profit of 150,000 million yen, operating profit of 112,000 million yen, and net income attributable to owners of parent of 53,000 million yen. Per-share metrics have also been revised upward to reflect the impact of the stock split. There is no change to the dividend forecast.

Outlook and Impact on Shareholders

Enhanced price revisions and improved trading conditions, reflecting fluctuations in raw material costs, contributed to the uplift in full-year profit. Key points include revenue growth, substantial improvement in core profit, and an increase in earnings per share. The dividend forecast remains unchanged, which is considered positive for shareholders. Note that per-share metric calculations assume the impact of the stock split, and risks remain depending on future market conditions.