Q1 Financial Summary for the Fiscal Year Ending November 2026 [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)

Overview of Financial Performance

For Q1 of the fiscal year ending November 2026, Hokko Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.'s consolidated results recorded net sales of JPY 16,243 million (up 5.8% YoY), operating income of JPY 2,286 million (up 20.5% YoY), ordinary income of JPY 2,436 million (up 19.6% YoY), and net income attributable to owners of parent of JPY 1,734 million (up 22.6% YoY). The Agrochemical segment performed steadily both domestically and internationally, driving increases in net sales and profit. Meanwhile, the Fine Chemical segment saw declines in both net sales and operating income; however, overall, the company achieved growth in both revenue and profit.

Financial Position and Outlook

At the end of the first quarter, total assets stood at JPY 81,529 million and net assets were JPY 56,023 million, with the equity ratio improving by 0.5 points to 68.7% compared to the previous fiscal year-end. The number of shares outstanding and treasury stock remained unchanged. There is no revision to the full-year earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending November 2026, with expected net sales of JPY 52,000 million (up 5.9% YoY), operating income of JPY 5,200 million (up 5.8% YoY), and net income attributable to owners of parent of JPY 4,460 million (up 0.2% YoY).