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The full-year forecast for 2027 has been revised. Regionally, Japan, China, and Other Asia remained strong, while Europe contributed negatively. Demand in automotive and FA equipment related sectors continued to be solid.","jir_summary":"### Performance overview\nFor the first quarter consolidated cumulative period, net sales were 3,524\u767e\u4e07\u5186, up 19.7% YoY. The main drivers were solid demand and stronger order activity for industrial equipment, expanded contributions from the medical device segment, and improved profitability that outweighed higher raw material costs. Operating income reached 80\u767e\u4e07\u5186, ordinary income 112\u767e\u4e07\u5186, and net income attributable to owners of the parent increased by 27\u767e\u4e07\u5186 to 161.8% YoY. As a special item, 47\u767e\u4e07\u5186 was recognized for product defect countermeasures. The full-year outlook has been revised publicly.\n\n### Financial position and outlook\nTotal assets were 19,366\u767e\u4e07\u5186, net assets were 11,534\u767e\u4e07\u5186, with an equity ratio of 78.7%. The full-year earnings outlook has been revised from the previous disclosure; please refer to the accompanying notice titled \u201cNotice of Revisions to Earnings Forecast.\u201d Regionally, China and Other Asia continued to perform well, while Europe contributed negatively. Cash and deposits decreased, while inventories of goods and products and raw materials increased, supporting asset growth.","jir_financial_highlights":"Sales: 3,524,000,000\u5186 (\u524d\u5e74\u540c\u671f\u6bd419.7\uff05\u5897\u52a0)\nOperating income: 80,000,000\u5186 (\u524d\u5e74\u540c\u671f\u6bd4427.5\uff05\u5897\u52a0)\nOrdinary income: 112,000,000\u5186 (\u524d\u5e74\u540c\u671f\u6bd4238.7\uff05\u589e)\nNet income attributable to owners of the parent: 161,800,000\u5186 (\u524d\u5e74\u540c\u671f\u6bd4161.8\uff05\u5897)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#Ker, #Earnings, #ThisTermPerformance","jir_key_figures":"Sales: 3,524,000,000\u5186\uff08\u524d\u5e74\u540c\u671f\u6bd419.7%\u5897\uff09\nOperating income: 80,000,000\u5186\uff08\u524d\u5e74\u540c\u671f\u6bd4427.5%\u5897\uff09\nNet income attributable to owners of the parent: 161,800,000\u5186\uff08\u524d\u5e74\u540c\u671f\u6bd4161.8%\u5897\uff09","jir_meta_title":"Ker Co., Ltd. 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