Fiscal Year Ending December 2026 Third Quarter Financial Summary [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)

Overview of Performance

For the cumulative third quarter period, net sales were 69,825 million yen (Year-over-Year +9.0%), operating income was 9,083 million yen (Year-over-Year +38.7%), ordinary income was 9,347 million yen (Year-over-Year +38.7%), and net income attributable to owners of parent for the quarter was 6,115 million yen (Year-over-Year +53.2%), representing substantial profit expansion. By segment, writing instruments and related products performed steadily, and other businesses were also solid. Supplementary explanatory materials for the financial results are available.

Outlook and Capital Policy

The full-year forecast remains unchanged from the announcement on July 30, 2026. The year-end dividend is expected to be 28.5 yen (including a 1 yen commemorative dividend for the 140th anniversary included in the third quarter-end). Taking the 140th anniversary as an opportunity, the company is renewing packaging and environmental measures to reinforce brand value, and is also focusing on creating expressive experiences that address digitalization and growing demand in emerging markets.