Financial Summary for Q3 Fiscal Year Ending December 2026 (Japanese GAAP) (Consolidated)

Overview of Results

For the nine-month cumulative period of Q3, net sales were 83,608 million yen, a 3.4% decrease year-over-year. Operating income reached 10,398 million yen, a significant increase of 22.3% year-over-year. Ordinary income was 10,445 million yen and net income was 7,296 million yen, each showing notable increases compared with the same period last year. By segment, sales of functional materials declined, while electronic materials and basic chemicals contributed positively, resulting in an overall improvement in profit margins. The full-year forecast remains unchanged at net sales of 114,000 million yen, operating income of 13,500 million yen, net income attributable to owners of the parent of 8,700 million yen, and EPS movement from 248.45 yen to 208.36 yen is unchanged for this quarter.

Outlook and Financial Position

Financial position remains sound with total assets of 133,266 million yen, net assets of 77,080 million yen, and an equity ratio of 55.6%. The full-year forecasts remain unchanged at this time (net sales 114,000 million yen, operating income 13,500 million yen, ordinary income 12,600 million yen, net income attributable to owners of the parent 8,700 million yen, EPS 248.45 yen). Dividend policy: dividend amounts at the end of Q3 and year-end are not included in the disclosed figures but there is no change to the most recently announced forecast. An investor briefing is scheduled to be held online.