Financial Summary for the Fiscal Year Ending December 2025 [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)

Overview of Business Results

For the fiscal year ending December 2025, consolidated net sales were JPY 660,724 million (2.6% increase YoY), operating income JPY 100,816 million (24.4% increase YoY), ordinary income JPY 104,649 million (24.1% increase YoY), and net income attributable to owners of parent JPY 78,096 million (21.3% increase YoY). Operating income, ordinary income, and net income all reached record highs for the fourth consecutive period. Order intake amounted to JPY 672.618 billion (3.0% increase compared to the previous fiscal year reference value), with net sales surpassing the record high set in the fiscal year ending March 2024. Profit margin improvement was driven by enhanced production efficiency, strengthened project management, and a focus on profitability in order acceptance.

Segment Performance and Financial Position

In major segments, Daifuku Co., Ltd. reported net sales of JPY 246.560 billion (5.9% decrease compared to the previous fiscal year reference value) but increased profits; the Contec Group recorded net sales of JPY 20.235 billion (4.7% increase YoY); the DNA Group had net sales of JPY 165.894 billion (3.8% decrease YoY); CFI achieved net sales of JPY 37.587 billion (45.2% increase YoY); and DSA reported net sales of JPY 40.952 billion (23.3% decrease YoY). Total assets stood at JPY 754.211 billion, net assets at JPY 451.560 billion, and the equity ratio improved to 59.9%. Cash flow showed an increase of JPY 76,137 million from operating activities, a decrease of JPY 24,299 million from investing activities, and a decrease of JPY 27,350 million from financing activities.

Dividend Policy and Future Outlook

Dividends are linked to performance. For the fiscal year ending December 2025, an annual dividend of JPY 78 (interim JPY 34, year-end JPY 44) was paid, resulting in a consolidated payout ratio of 36.7%. The forecast for the fiscal year ending December 2026 is an annual dividend of JPY 82 (interim JPY 36, year-end JPY 46) with a payout ratio of 37.7%. Earnings guidance for fiscal 2026 projects net sales of JPY 700 billion (5.9% increase YoY), operating income of JPY 105 billion (4.2% increase YoY), and net income attributable to owners of parent of JPY 80 billion (2.4% increase YoY). Market conditions are expected to continue favoring investments in automation for manufacturing and logistics sites, expansion in advanced semiconductor demand, and increased demand for airport systems.