Fiscal Year Ending March 2026 Financial Summary (Japanese Standards) (Consolidated)

Performance Overview

The consolidated performance for the fiscal year ending March 2026 increased amidst a recovering global economy, with higher capital expenditures related to AI and technology sectors driving growth in the semiconductor manufacturing equipment division. Net sales reached 166,839 million yen (up 10.8% YoY), operating profit was 33,738 million yen (up 13.6% YoY), and ordinary income was 34,825 million yen (up 16.3% YoY). Meanwhile, net income attributable to owners of the parent remained almost flat at 24,739 million yen (down 3.5% YoY). The semiconductor manufacturing equipment division maintained robust performance with order intake of 123,396 million yen (up 14.6% YoY), sales of 127,878 million yen (up 12.7% YoY), and operating profit of 28,440 million yen (up 16.8% YoY). The measurement equipment division also saw increased order intake of 39,700 million yen (up 4.7% YoY) and sales of 38,960 million yen (up 5.1% YoY).

Dividends and Future Outlook

The annual dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2026 was 262 yen (interim 111 yen, year-end 151 yen), an increase from the previous period. For the fiscal year ending March 2027, earnings are forecasted to be net sales of 181.5 billion yen (up 8.8% YoY), operating profit of 40.0 billion yen (up 18.6% YoY), and net income attributable to owners of the parent of 28.0 billion yen (up 13.2% YoY). The semiconductor manufacturing equipment division is expected to continue growth driven by expanding HPC-related demand, including generative AI. The dividend policy aims to maintain a consolidated payout ratio of around 40% and continues to prioritize profit redistribution.