FY2026 February Financial Summary [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)

Overview of Business Performance

For FY2026 February, consolidated net sales amounted to 128,794 million yen (3.5% YoY increase), supported by increased demand from Taiwanese customers. Operating income was 31,154 million yen (2.7% YoY decrease), and ordinary income was 32,621 million yen (8.0% YoY decrease). Due to recording a special loss of 7,429 million yen for litigation loss reserves, net income attributable to owners of the parent was 19,048 million yen (19.4% YoY decrease). By segment, net sales in the Semiconductor and FPD-related Equipment Business were 127,593 million yen (3.5% YoY increase) with segment income of 32,003 million yen (2.9% YoY decrease), while the Life Sciences Business posted net sales of 1,201 million yen (11.8% YoY increase) and segment income of 13 million yen (89.1% YoY decrease).

Financial Position and Cash Flow Status

Total assets increased to 197,302 million yen (9,563 million yen increase YoY), net assets rose to 139,961 million yen (11,244 million yen increase YoY), and the equity ratio improved to 66.0%. Cash and cash equivalents totaled 74,341 million yen (13,011 million yen increase YoY). Net cash provided by operating activities was 31,191 million yen, net cash used in investing activities was 3,300 million yen, and net cash used in financing activities was 15,520 million yen.

Dividends and Outlook

Dividends for FY2026 February are planned at 17 yen per share, with a forecast of 20 yen per share for FY2027 February. Earnings guidance for FY2027 February expects net sales of 159,021 million yen (23.5% YoY increase), operating income of 38,112 million yen (22.3% YoY increase), ordinary income of 38,241 million yen (17.2% YoY increase), and net income attributable to owners of the parent of 27,809 million yen (46.0% YoY increase). Against the backdrop of expanding demand due to the spread of generative AI in the semiconductor market, plans include new factory construction, improved production efficiency, strengthened parts procurement management, and promotion of new product development.