Fiscal Year Ending September 2026 Financial Summary

Summary of Performance

For the fiscal year ending September 2026, consolidated net sales amounted to 27,862 million yen, a 4.5% decrease year-over-year. Operating income increased by over 403 million yen, and ordinary income expanded to approximately 4,397 million yen. Net income attributable to owners of parent increased to approximately 3,069 million yen. By segment, the three main businesses are Large Photomask, Solutions, and Screen Mask & Metal Mask, with new products in the Solutions segment making a notable contribution. For the next fiscal year, the company forecasts net sales of 30,200 million yen, operating income of 3,590 million yen, and net income of 2,530 million yen. The financial summary also notes consideration of applying IFRS.

Shareholder Returns and Financial Policy

The dividend policy targets a cumulative payout ratio of 50%, and a progressive dividend will be introduced for three years from the fiscal year ending September 2027. The year-end dividend is 152 yen, and the next fiscal year dividend is projected at 121 yen per share. The equity ratio remains high at 82.0%, and cash and cash equivalents at year-end were 9,393 million yen. The company will continue to consider IFRS adoption in relation to large asset acquisitions and capital policy.