Financial Summary for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year Ending March 2026 [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)

Performance Overview

The consolidated results for the third quarter of fiscal year ending March 2026 showed net sales of 445,684 million yen (4.2% decrease year-over-year), operating income of 8,611 million yen (17.6% decrease), ordinary income of 8,562 million yen (9.1% decrease), and net income attributable to owners of parent of 6,275 million yen (7.4% decrease). Despite uncertainty in the global economy and increased import costs, the overall decline in revenue and profit was mitigated by increased financial income. By segment, the Steel Unit recorded net sales of 187,531 million yen (3.8% decrease year-over-year) and profit of 4,267 million yen (7.7% increase); the Aluminum & Copper Unit posted net sales of 133,148 million yen (6.9% decrease) and profit of 1,793 million yen (23.8% decrease); while the Machinery Unit showed solid performance with net sales of 46,629 million yen (6.3% increase) and profit of 2,267 million yen (78.7% increase).

Financial Position and Dividend Status

Total assets increased to 387,533 million yen compared to previous fiscal year-end, and net assets increased to 97,226 million yen. The equity ratio improved by 1.0 percentage point to 24.6%. Regarding dividends, the annual dividend forecast for fiscal year ending March 2026 is 106 yen per share (interim 53 yen, year-end 53 yen), expected to decrease from 300 yen in the previous fiscal year (prior to stock split adjustment), reflecting the effective dividend level after the stock split. The full-year earnings guidance projects net sales of 637,000 million yen (3.2% increase), operating income of 11,900 million yen (10.0% decrease), and net income attributable to owners of parent of 9,200 million yen (7.4% increase).