Azbil Corporation Q2 (Interim) Financial Summary [IFRS] (Consolidated)

Overview of Results

The results for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027, as the interim period following transition to IFRS, showed revenue of 142,850 million yen, a 7.2% increase year-over-year; operating profit from businesses of 18,027 million yen, a 1.4% increase; and operating income of 19,404 million yen, exceeding 1.11 times the prior year, driven by robust demand across segments and measures to strengthen profitability. The three business units—BA, AA, and LA—achieved increased order intake and improved sales. The company resolved to acquire and cancel treasury shares and has upwardly revised its full-year earnings forecasts.

Outlook and Capital Policy

The full-year forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 2027 have been revised upward to revenue of 322,500 million yen, operating profit from businesses of 49,500 million yen, operating income of 50,800 million yen, profit before tax of 51,500 million yen, and net income attributable to owners of the parent of 35,500 million yen. Backed by accumulated backlog in the BA, AA, and LA businesses, the company will continue measures to strengthen profitability in the second half, including price pass-through and other profitability improvement initiatives. As part of its capital policy, the company announced a maximum treasury share acquisition of 150,000,000 shares, total amount 15,000 million yen, with the cancellation date set as February 26, 2027.