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

Performance Overview

For the six-month cumulative period of the fiscal year ending March 2027, consolidated net sales were 38,297 million yen, a YoY increase of 10.2%. Operating income was 3,130 million yen, down 4.4% YoY; ordinary income was 3,291 million yen, down 9.7% YoY; and net income attributable to owners of parent for the interim period was 2,265 million yen, down 7.9% YoY. By segment, although the Machinery segment saw increased net sales, a decline in equipment manufacturing for the automotive industry had an adverse impact. The Chemical Products, Industrial Materials, Chemical Materials, and Other segments showed a mixed picture of revenue and profit changes, with some segments posting both revenue and profit increases and others revenue increases with profit decreases. The financial position remains stable with total assets of 79,705 million yen and an equity ratio of 67.5%. There were no revisions to the full-year earnings guidance, and the dividend forecast was left unchanged at the time of publication.

Shareholder Returns and Outlook

Additional details on recent dividend payment start dates and the number of treasury shares at the end of the second quarter are limited, but the financial summary states that the annual dividend outlook remains as previously announced. Future performance will continue to be influenced by global economic volatility, supply-demand trends in the automotive market, and raw material price movements, so ongoing monitoring is required.