Notice on Revisions to Earnings Guidance and Dividend Forecast

Revision of earnings guidance and dividend forecast

A board meeting announced today has upwardly revised the consolidated earnings forecast for the second-quarter cumulative and full year of the fiscal year ending March 2027. Revenue is expected at 64,500 million yen, operating income at 3,960 million yen, ordinary income at 4,260 million yen, and net income attributable to owners of the parent at 2,780 million yen, with earnings per share of 219.24 yen. Strong first-quarter demand from key customers and expanding AI-related demand support a continued solid outlook for customers’ production and investment activities. The annual dividend is raised to 176 yen, with a payout ratio target of 80%.

Outlook and key points for consideration

The revision is based on expected demand from core customers and growth in semiconductor-related demand. Actual results may vary due to external factors such as market conditions and foreign exchange movements, so future disclosures should be monitored. The IR materials present forecasts based on information currently available, and actual results may differ due to factors of variation.