Key Points of Financial Summary: Fiscal Year Ending March 2027, Q2 (Interim) Financial Summary

Summary of Financial Results

For the interim period of the fiscal year ending March 2027, revenue was 156.5 hundred million yen (1,565 hundred million yen), up 8.0% year-on-year; operating income was 7.3 hundred million yen (73 hundred million yen), up 10.1%; and interim net income attributable to owners of parent was 5.6 hundred million yen (56 hundred million yen), an increase. By segment, both Textiles and Chemicals recorded higher revenue and profit. Tightening Middle East conditions contributed to demand capture and increased sales of materials. For the full year, progress exceeds 50% toward assumed revenue of 320.0 hundred million yen (3,200 hundred million yen) and operating income of 14.5 hundred million yen (145 hundred million yen). Interim dividend is forecast at 86 yen and annual dividend at 171 yen.

Outlook and Shareholder Returns

Based on solid interim progress, the full-year outlook is viewed as on track, and business investment will be promoted in line with the CIP2028 basic policy. The dividend policy targets a consolidated payout ratio of 40% or more and DOE of 3.5% or more; the interim dividend for this fiscal year is 86 yen and the annual dividend is expected to be 171 yen.