Notice of Earnings Guidance and Dividend Forecast

Overview of Earnings Guidance

DISCO Corporation has announced its consolidated earnings forecast for the full fiscal year ending March 2026. Net sales are expected to reach 419,000 million yen, operating income 172,100 million yen, ordinary income 172,400 million yen, and net income attributable to owners of parent 126,400 million yen. All figures are projected to increase compared to the same period last year. Net income per share is forecasted at 1,165.72 yen, up from 1,143.26 yen in the previous fiscal year. Due to the volatile demand in the semiconductor and electronic components industries, earnings forecasts are usually disclosed only up to one quarter in advance; however, this time the full-year forecast has also been provided.

Dividend Forecast and Dividend Policy

The dividend policy targets a consolidated half-year net income payout ratio of 25%, maintaining a stable dividend of 10 yen per half year (20 yen annually). The dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026 is a year-end dividend of 308 yen, totaling 437 yen annually, an increase from the previous year's actual 413 yen. Dividends may fluctuate depending on earnings performance and funding requirements, but if the company posts three consecutive years of losses, reconsideration of the stable dividend of 20 yen will be considered.