Financial Summary for the Second Quarter (Interim) of the Fiscal Year Ending March 2027 [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)

Overview of Results

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. reported interim revenue of 6020 hundred million yen, operating income of 512 hundred million yen, ordinary income of 1183 hundred million yen, and interim net income attributable to owners of parent of 1245 hundred million yen for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027. By segment, Dry Bulk, Energy Resources and Product Logistics performed solidly, resulting in overall higher revenue and profit compared with the same period last year. Equity in earnings of affiliates amounted to 702 hundred million yen, with a significant contribution from ONE. Changes in accounting policies, including the inventory valuation method, were also disclosed.

Shareholder Returns and Outlook

The Company reaffirmed its policy to proactively pursue shareholder returns aimed at enhancing corporate value over the medium to long term, based on capital efficiency and financial soundness. Treasury stock acquisition and cancellation have been carried out, and the Company will consider maintaining and potentially increasing dividends going forward. The full-year performance forecast remains unchanged from the assumptions at the time of announcement, and the Company will continue to maximize earnings through incremental medium- to long-term contracts and cost reduction initiatives.