Notice Regarding Consolidated Earnings Forecast and Dividend Forecast

Overview of Earnings Forecast and Dividend Forecast

Gun-ei Chemical Industries announced its consolidated earnings forecast and dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027. While projections for sales and net income are undecided, the company aims for business continuity and growth based on the mid-term management plan "GCI Group Mid-term Management Policy 2030," seeking transformation of the business portfolio and improved capital efficiency. The dividend policy prioritizes shareholder return, aiming to increase dividends and maintain stable payouts. The company plans to actively promote measures toward future business development and profit improvement.

Future Outlook and Corporate Strategy

Gun-ei Chemical Industries is withdrawing from the food business and advancing transformation of its business portfolio in line with the GCI Group Mid-term Management Policy 2030. The company expects increased sales of resins for electronic materials and strengthened cost management due to rising raw material prices, leading to profit expansion through higher sales volume of resins for electronic materials. The dividend policy prioritizes shareholder return by maintaining stable dividends while considering dividend increases in proportion to growth. The company will continue to focus on enhancing capital efficiency and improving business profitability to achieve sustainable growth.