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

Performance Overview

For the fiscal year ending March 2026, net sales reached ¥41,956 million (an increase of 8.5% YoY), driven by increased demand for materials used in advanced semiconductors. Operating profit was ¥3,668 million (a decrease of 10.6% YoY), impacted by higher fixed costs such as depreciation expenses and personnel increases due to the start of large-scale equipment operations for advanced semiconductor materials. Ordinary income amounted to ¥3,592 million (down 10.1% YoY), and net income attributable to owners was ¥2,692 million (down 17.9% YoY). The equity ratio improved to 41.0%, indicating a solid financial position.

Segment Performance and Outlook

The photosensitive materials segment was supported by strong demand for semiconductor devices for AI, with sales of ¥26,417 million (up 10.7% YoY). The Chemical Products segment also performed steadily, with sales of ¥15,538 million (up 5.0% YoY). The earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027 projects net sales of ¥47.5 billion (up 13% YoY), operating profit of ¥5.0 billion (up 36% YoY), ordinary income of ¥4.6 billion (up 28% YoY), and net income attributable to owners of ¥3.2 billion (up 19% YoY). Despite the anticipated increase in raw material prices and logistics costs driven by expanding demand related to advanced semiconductors, the company's plan is to achieve both revenue growth and profit expansion.