Financial Summary for Fiscal Year Ending March 2026〔Japanese GAAP〕(Consolidated)

Overview of Performance

For the fiscal year ending March 2026, consolidated net sales amounted to JPY 330,834 million, a 1.9% decrease from the previous year, while operating income of JPY 18,287 million and ordinary income of JPY 19,229 million were maintained nearly at the previous year's level. Net income attributable to owners of the parent was JPY 13,074 million, down 1.2% YoY. By region, net sales in Japan increased by 4.5% and operating income rose by 36.3%. In Asia, despite a 5.8% decline in net sales, operating income increased by 20.0%. In the Americas and Europe, sales showed slight growth, but operating income declined.

Dividends and Future Outlook

An annual dividend of JPY 80 per share (an increase of JPY 12 YoY) is planned, maintaining a basic policy of stable dividend payments. Share buybacks were also conducted, raising the number of treasury shares at term-end to 6,379,180 shares. Earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2027 anticipates net sales of JPY 335,000 million (1.3% increase YoY), operating income of JPY 18,000 million (-1.6%), ordinary income of JPY 18,000 million (-6.4%), and net income attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 12,000 million (-8.2%). The company expanded its business by making Trice Co., Ltd. a subsidiary in April.