Fiscal Year Ending March 2026 Financial Results Summary [Japanese Standards] (Consolidated)

Performance Overview

For the fiscal year ending March 2026, the consolidated performance was net sales of 150,262 million yen (up 4.9% YoY), operating income of 10,421 million yen (up 11.3% YoY), ordinary income of 11,014 million yen (up 10.5% YoY), and net income attributable to shareholders of parent of 7,748 million yen (up 23.7% YoY). The increase in net sales was driven by solid performance in new acquisitions and pricing strategies. Despite increased depreciation costs associated with new facilities, earnings improved mainly due to the revenue growth from new acquisitions and pricing adjustments.

Financial Position and Cash Flows

Total assets amounted to 183,247 million yen (a 374 million yen increase from the previous period), liabilities were 51,117 million yen (a 2,017 million yen increase), net assets were 132,129 million yen (a 1,642 million yen decrease), and the equity ratio was 69.7% (a 1.0 point decrease). Cash flows from operating activities increased by 20,715 million yen, cash flows used in investing activities decreased by 7,689 million yen, and cash flows used in financing activities increased by 12,351 million yen.

Dividend Status

The annual dividend for fiscal year ending March 2026 was increased to 125 yen (from 120 yen in the previous year). The dividend payout ratio was 61.4%, and the dividend asset ratio was 3.7%. The company anticipates the same annual dividend of 125 yen for fiscal year ending March 2027.

Earnings Forecast for Fiscal Year Ending March 2027

The consolidated earnings forecast for fiscal year ending March 2027 projects net sales of 155,000 million yen (up 3.2% YoY), operating income of 10,500 million yen (up 0.8% YoY), ordinary income of 11,000 million yen (down 0.1% YoY), and net income attributable to shareholders of parent of 7,000 million yen (down 9.7% YoY).