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

Summary of Business Performance

For the fiscal year ending March 2026, consolidated financial results were as follows: net sales of 136,569 million yen (0.6% increase YoY), operating income of 10,464 million yen (0.9% decrease YoY), ordinary income of 11,098 million yen (0.9% decrease YoY), and net income attributable to owners of the parent of 8,033 million yen (0.6% decrease YoY). The Bond segment recorded net sales of 74,315 million yen (0.6% increase YoY) and operating income of 6,760 million yen (2.1% decrease YoY). The Chemical Products segment had net sales of 39,194 million yen (6.1% increase YoY) and operating income of 1,427 million yen (5.4% increase YoY). The Construction segment posted net sales of 23,059 million yen (7.2% decrease YoY) and operating income of 2,363 million yen (4.1% increase YoY). Capital investments were actively made, including the establishment of a new water-based adhesive manufacturing facility at the Tochigi plant, reflecting initiatives aimed at long-term growth.

Financial Position, Cash Flows, and Dividend Policy

At the end of the fiscal year ending March 2026, total assets stood at 139,610 million yen, net assets at 88,860 million yen, and the equity ratio was maintained at a stable 63.4%. Cash flow from operating activities increased by 13,733 million yen, cash flow from investing activities decreased by 5,987 million yen, and cash flow from financing activities decreased by 8,414 million yen, resulting in a cash and cash equivalents balance of 19,416 million yen at fiscal year-end. Dividends are planned at 38.00 yen annually (19.00 yen interim, 19.00 yen year-end), with a payout ratio target of approximately 30%, aiming to continue stable dividends. Earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2027 projects net sales of 150,000 million yen (9.8% increase YoY), operating income of 11,500 million yen (9.9% increase YoY), and net income attributable to owners of the parent of 8,190 million yen (2.0% increase YoY).