Earnings Presentation for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year Ending March 2027

Earnings Overview

In the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027, revenue increased due to stable domestic demand and continued price pass-through. Operating income rose significantly supported by increased BPO in the Information Security division and strong performance in the Lifestyle and Industrial Materials division. The company expects continued solid results in the second half and has revised its full-year forecast upward. By segment, key products in Information & Communication, Information Security, and Lifestyle & Industrial Materials performed steadily. Structural reforms and organizational restructuring will be advanced in Publishing & Printing to accelerate transformation of the profit structure. The company aims to expand original content and information service BPO as new growth areas.

Outlook and Shareholder Returns

Against the backdrop of executing the medium-term plan, the company will strengthen price pass-through and cost management to secure earnings growth. Second-half profit forecasts have been revised upward, leading to a higher full-year profit outlook. Shareholder returns are planned with a DOE target of 3.5%, and a total annual dividend of 80 yen per share (interim and year-end combined).