Financial Summary for the Fiscal Year Ending March 2026 [Japanese Standards] (Consolidated)

Overview of Performance

For the fiscal year ending March 2026, consolidated financial results showed net sales of ¥261,823 million (2.9% Year-over-Year increase), operating income of ¥12,463 million (18.4% Year-over-Year increase), ordinary income of ¥12,583 million (18.6% Year-over-Year increase), and net income attributable to owners of parent of ¥7,147 million (12.3% Year-over-Year increase). The increase in net sales was mainly driven by growth in electricity sales and international energy business sales volume, while the rise in operating income was supported by decreased depreciation expenses at the Hibiki LNG terminal, among other factors. Conversely, city gas sales volume decreased by 1.8% Year-over-Year. The equity ratio improved to 24.7%.

Outlook and Dividend Policy

For the fiscal year ending March 2027, consolidated earnings forecasts anticipate net sales of ¥253,000 million (3.4% Year-over-Year decrease), operating income of ¥10,000 million (19.8% Year-over-Year decrease), ordinary income of ¥12,000 million (4.6% Year-over-Year decrease), and net income attributable to owners of parent of ¥8,000 million (11.9% Year-over-Year increase). Dividends are planned at ¥70 annually (¥35 interim, ¥35 year-end). In line with the medium-term management plan 'ACT2027', the company intends to maintain stable dividends while securing funds required for future growth investments and strengthening its management foundation, aiming for flexible shareholder returns.