Notice Regarding Differences Between Second Quarter (Interim) Earnings Forecast and Actual Results for the Fiscal Year Ending March 2027 and Revision of Full-Year Earnings Forecast

Key Points of Forecast Revision

Marubun Corporation revised its full-year consolidated earnings forecast upward after second-quarter results exceeded the previous forecast. Net sales were revised to 236,000 hundred million yen, operating income to 9,800 hundred million yen, ordinary income to 7,900 hundred million yen, and net income attributable to owners of parent to 5,200 hundred million yen, with earnings per share of 198.12 yen. The main factors are stronger-than-expected demand for mobility-related semiconductors in the Devices business, solid performance in the industrial equipment segment of the Systems business, and profit uplift from foreign exchange gains.

Outlook and Impact on Shareholder Returns

While there is potential for further performance improvement depending on future market trends, uncertainties remain such as foreign exchange and demand trends. The document also discloses revisions to dividend forecasts, including a review of the year-end dividend. For investors, updates to shareholder return policy alongside the outlook for revenue and profit expansion are important.