Third Quarter Financial Summary [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)

Overview of Results

In this period, net sales amounted to 102,570 million yen, a 6.5% increase year-on-year, and operating income rose significantly to 6,508 million yen. Ordinary income totaled 6,819 million yen and quarterly net income attributable to owners of parent was 4,652 million yen, both exceeding the prior-year period. Improvements in gross profit margin combined with increased expenses resulted in growth in both gross profit and operating income. As the company reports a single business segment, detailed segment information is omitted.

Full-Year Outlook and Dividends

The consolidated full-year forecast remains unchanged: net sales 130,000 million yen, operating income 6,600 million yen, ordinary income 6,900 million yen, net income attributable to owners of parent 4,650 million yen, and earnings per share of 379.88 yen. Regarding dividends, a second-quarter-end dividend of 51 yen is planned, with no year-end dividend; the total full-year forecast is 93 yen + 144 yen, unchanged from the most recent forecast, so the dividend outlook is maintained.