Fiscal Year Ending March 2026, Third Quarter Financial Summary [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)

Performance Overview

For the cumulative third quarter period of the fiscal year ending March 2026, consolidated results were net sales of 424.8024 billion yen (1.8% decrease YoY), operating income of 32.444 billion yen (25.0% decrease YoY), ordinary income of 33.891 billion yen (24.3% decrease YoY), and net income attributable to owners of parent for the quarter of 35.703 billion yen (18.9% decrease YoY). While the global economy continues a moderate recovery, uncertainties remain due to stagnation in certain regions such as China and US tariff policies. Segment-wise, the Medical & Healthcare business posted increased sales and profits, the Smart business recorded decreased sales and profits, the Safety business saw increases in both sales and profits, and the Material business experienced decreases in sales and profits.

Financial Position and Dividends

Total assets were 884.089 billion yen and net assets were 400.29 billion yen, with the equity ratio improving to 43.5% compared to the previous period. Dividends are planned at 60 yen annually (30 yen interim and 30 yen year-end), unchanged from the previous fiscal year. The full-year earnings forecast anticipates net sales of 583.0 billion yen (0.6% decrease YoY), operating income of 46.5 billion yen (23.8% decrease YoY), and net income attributable to owners of parent of 50.0 billion yen (1.0% increase YoY).

Significant Subsequent Events

On April 1, 2026, all businesses of consolidated subsidiary Polyplastics Co., Ltd. will be succeeded by an absorption-type split, and the company name will be changed to HPP Holdings Corporation. This aims to strengthen the engineering plastics business and promote growth across the Group.