Fiscal Year Ending March 2026 Q3 Financial Summary [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)

Overview of Business Performance

For the consolidated cumulative third quarter period of the fiscal year ending March 2026, net sales amounted to 23,624 million yen (4.9% increase YoY), operating income was 3,289 million yen (8.2% increase YoY), ordinary income reached 3,525 million yen (10.2% increase YoY), and net income attributable to owners of parent for the quarter stood at 2,357 million yen (15.8% increase YoY). The Fine Chemicals segment recorded net sales of 10,806 million yen (2.4% increase YoY) and operating income of 1,300 million yen (14.3% decrease YoY), impacted by increased advertising and promotional expenses. The Porous Materials segment performed strongly with net sales of 7,504 million yen (10.7% increase YoY) and operating income of 1,481 million yen (34.8% increase YoY). The Services segment posted net sales of 4,337 million yen (1.9% increase YoY) and operating income of 289 million yen (42.1% increase YoY), while the Real Estate segment recorded net sales of 975 million yen (3.5% increase YoY) and operating income of 209 million yen (0.4% decrease YoY).

Financial Position and Future Outlook

Total assets increased by 1,472 million yen from the end of the previous fiscal year to 66,107 million yen, and net assets rose by 1,620 million yen to 58,193 million yen, with the equity ratio rising to 88.0%. Cash flows from operating activities resulted in an inflow of 1,553 million yen, investing activities generated an outflow of 1,328 million yen, and financing activities caused an outflow of 1,106 million yen. The full-year earnings guidance remains unchanged at net sales of 30,800 million yen, operating income of 4,100 million yen, and net income attributable to owners of parent of 2,800 million yen. Additionally, a tender offer by an affiliated company commenced on January 22, 2026; the Company has reserved its opinion on this matter.