Kimura Chemical Plants Co., Ltd. Financial Summary for the Second Quarter (Interim) of the Fiscal Year Ending March 2027

Overview of Results

For the second quarter, net sales were 12,465 million yen, essentially flat year-over-year. Meanwhile, operating income improved significantly to 1,483 million yen (+30.4%), ordinary income to 1,563 million yen (+32.6%), and net income attributable to owners of parent to 1,034 million yen (+29.0%). Orders totaled 11,369 million yen, a substantial increase of 3,877 million yen (+34.1%) year-over-year. By segment, strong orders and profits in the Energy & Environment business contributed to overall earnings improvement. The characteristic of sales concentrating toward the fiscal year-end remains.

Financial Position and Outlook

Current assets amounted to 19,118 million yen and total assets to 30,763 million yen, resulting in an improved equity ratio of 67.9%. Although cash and deposits decreased, financial soundness was maintained through improved cash turnover and restrained investment activities. There is no change to the full-year earnings forecast, and continued investment is expected to address medium- to long-term initiatives such as DX and labor-saving efforts while suppressing capital expenditures.