Notice of Consolidated Financial Performance and Dividend Forecast for the Second Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending January 2027

Overview of earnings forecast

This report discloses the consolidated earnings forecast and dividend forecast for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending January 2027. Revenue is expected to be 7,970 million yen, operating income 480 million yen, ordinary income 500 million yen, net income attributable to parent company shareholders 360 million yen, and net income per share 39.83 yen. Compared with the previous forecast, there is no variance indicated, but profits are expected to rise due to increased sales in the plastic molding and molding machine segments. A quarterly dividend of 30 yen per share is planned.

Outlook and risks

While demand in the plastic molding business is expected to remain strong for AI-related advanced products, it is anticipated to take time for demand for existing products to recover. The molding machine business may be affected by resin supply shortages due to regional tensions as HEV adoption in the automotive industry accelerates. Overall, sales and profits are expected to exceed the same period of last year, but external factors warrant attention.