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Net sales were 3,167 million yen, down 53 million yen from the prior forecast of 3,220 million yen (-1.6%). Operating income was 41 million yen, ordinary income was 51 million yen, and interim net income was 26 million yen, all exceeding prior forecasts, indicating stronger-than-expected profitability. No changes to the full-year earnings forecast or dividend forecast. Exchange rate around JPY\/USD 0.00633.","jir_summary":"### Differences in Results and Background\nIn the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027, net sales were largely in line with plan. Despite cost pressures such as rising raw material prices, appropriate price pass-through and productivity improvements led to operating income, ordinary income, and interim net income exceeding previously disclosed figures. While the automotive parts segment had an impact, optimization of personnel allocation and logistics cost efficiencies contributed positively. There are no changes to the full-year earnings forecast or dividend forecast.\n\n### Impact for Investors and Outlook\nSales were as planned and profit drivers exceeded expectations, indicating expected improvement in current-period profitability. Although exchange rate information is provided, there is no change to the full-year forecast; therefore, medium- to long-term performance will likely be influenced by movements in raw material prices and ongoing price pass-through. Future disclosures will be watched for any revisions to the full-year forecast.","jir_financial_highlights":"Net Sales: 3,167 million yen (Prior forecast 3,220 million yen, -53 million yen, -1.6%)\nOperating Income: 41 million yen (Upward revision from prior forecast of 10 million yen)\nOrdinary Income: 51 million yen (Upward revision from prior forecast of 10 million yen)\nInterim Net Income: 26 million yen (Upward revision from prior forecast of 5 million yen)\nInterim Net Income per Share: 10.12 yen (Significant increase from prior forecast of 1.93 yen)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#TheLead, #AutomotiveParts, #EarningsVariance, #Interim","jir_key_figures":"Net Sales: 3,167 million yen (Prior forecast 3,220 million yen, -53 million yen, -1.6%)\nOperating Income: 41 million yen (Prior forecast 10 million yen, upward revision)\nOrdinary Income: 51 million yen (Prior forecast 10 million yen, upward revision)","jir_meta_title":"The Lead Co., Inc. 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