Sales and Earnings Plans as Must-Achieve Targets

「There is no change to the consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027 announced on 13 May 2026.」

「The initial plan for the current consolidated fiscal year was revenue of ¥47,700 million, operating income of ¥2,700 million and ordinary income of ¥3,000 million, and actual revenue, operating income and ordinary income all exceeded the initial plan.」

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「The Group's results for the interim consolidated period were revenue of ¥24,192 million (down ¥455 million, or 1.8%, year on year), operating income of ¥1,654 million (up ¥381 million, or 29.9%), ordinary income of ¥1,848 million (up ¥377 million, or 25.7%), and interim net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥1,305 million (up ¥510 million, or 64.2%).」

「The initial plan for the current consolidated fiscal year was revenue of ¥50,000 million, operating income of ¥3,400 million and ordinary income of ¥3,600 million, and actual revenue, operating income and ordinary income all fell below the initial plan.」

「The initial plan for the current consolidated fiscal year was revenue of ¥47,800 million, operating income of ¥2,200 million and ordinary income of ¥2,300 million, and actual revenue, operating income and ordinary income all exceeded the initial plan.」

「Against this backdrop, the Group's results for the nine months ended the third quarter were revenue of ¥37,087 million (up ¥2,585 million, or 7.5%, year on year), operating income of ¥3,004 million (compared with operating income of ¥59 million in the same period of the previous year), ordinary income of ¥3,693 million (up ¥2,967 million, or 409.1%), and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥2,557 million (compared with a quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥267 million), as the Americas segment posted substantial increases in revenue and earnings despite declines in revenue and earnings in the China segment.」

「The results for the six months ended the second quarter were revenue of ¥24,067 million (up ¥2,199 million, or 10.1%, year on year), operating income of ¥1,827 million (compared with an operating loss of ¥221 million in the same period of the previous year), ordinary income of ¥2,596 million (up ¥1,840 million, or 243.3%), and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥1,856 million (compared with quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥2 million).」

「The Group's results for the three months ended the first quarter were revenue of ¥11,495 million (up ¥833 million, or 7.8%, year on year), operating income of ¥687 million (up ¥630 million, or 1,113.3%), ordinary income of ¥1,169 million (up ¥527 million, or 82.1%), and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥721 million (up ¥575 million, or 395.1%).」

「The results for the nine months ended the third quarter were revenue of ¥34,502 million (up ¥5,118 million, or 17.4%, year on year), operating income of ¥59 million (down ¥875 million, or 93.7%), ordinary income of ¥725 million (down ¥442 million, or 37.9%), and a quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥267 million (compared with quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥430 million in the same period of the previous year), due to the recording of quarterly net income attributable to non-controlling interests.」

「The results for the six months ended the second quarter were revenue of ¥21,867 million (up ¥2,570 million, or 13.3%, year on year), an operating loss of ¥221 million (compared with operating income of ¥533 million in the same period of the previous year), ordinary income of ¥756 million (up ¥108 million, or 16.8%), due to foreign exchange gains resulting from the yen's depreciation, and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥2 million (down ¥212 million, or 98.9%), due to higher income tax expense.」

「Against this backdrop, the Group's results for the three months ended the first quarter were revenue of ¥10,662 million (up ¥1,442 million, or 15.6%, year on year), operating income of ¥56 million (down ¥170 million, or 75.1%), ordinary income of ¥641 million (up ¥353 million, or 122.8%), due to foreign exchange gains resulting from the yen's depreciation, and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥145 million (up ¥117 million, or 411.8%).」

「The initial plan for the current consolidated fiscal year was revenue of ¥39,700 million, operating income of ¥1,200 million and ordinary income of ¥1,350 million, and actual revenue, operating income and ordinary income all exceeded the initial plan.」

「The results for the nine months ended the third quarter reflected a rebound from the previous year's prolonged suspension of operations due to lockdowns, resulting in revenue of ¥29,383 million (up ¥3,009 million, or 11.4%, year on year), operating income of ¥934 million (up ¥403 million, or 75.9%), ordinary income of ¥1,167 million (up ¥541 million, or 86.4%), and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥430 million (up ¥247 million, or 135.0%).」

「The Group's results for the six months ended the second quarter reflected a rebound from the previous year's prolonged suspension of operations due to lockdowns, resulting in revenue of ¥19,297 million (up ¥2,967 million, or 18.2%, year on year), operating income of ¥533 million (compared with an operating loss of ¥151 million in the same period of the previous year), ordinary income of ¥647 million (compared with an ordinary loss of ¥74 million), and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥214 million (compared with a quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥301 million).」

「The Group's results for the three months ended the first quarter were revenue of ¥9,220 million (up ¥385 million, or 4.4%, year on year), operating income of ¥227 million (up ¥67 million, or 41.8%), ordinary income of ¥288 million (up ¥77 million, or 36.6%), and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥28 million (down ¥32 million, or 53.0%).」

「The Group uses revenue, operating income and ordinary income as its principal performance targets and aims to achieve and further increase its planned revenue and earnings. However, the initial plan for the current consolidated fiscal year was left undecided for revenue, operating income and ordinary income because the impact of the spread of COVID-19 made reasonable estimates difficult.」

「Against this backdrop, the Group's results for the nine months ended the third quarter were affected by lockdown measures in the Americas and other factors, resulting in revenue of ¥26,373 million (down ¥3,159 million, or 10.7%, year on year), operating income of ¥531 million (down ¥596 million, or 52.9%), ordinary income of ¥626 million (down ¥634 million, or 50.3%), and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥183 million (down ¥416 million, or 69.4%).」

「Against this backdrop, the Group's results for the six months ended the second quarter were significantly affected by lockdown measures in the Americas and other factors, resulting in revenue of ¥16,330 million (down ¥3,700 million, or 18.5%, year on year), an operating loss of ¥151 million (compared with operating income of ¥925 million in the same period of the previous year), an ordinary loss of ¥74 million (compared with ordinary income of ¥950 million), and a quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥301 million (compared with quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥461 million).」

「For the 3-month period ended 30 June, the Company reported net sales of ¥8,834 million, down ¥1,421 million, or 13.9%, year on year; operating profit of ¥160 million, down ¥353 million, or 68.8%; ordinary profit of ¥210 million, down ¥289 million, or 57.8%; and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥60 million, down ¥239 million, or 79.8%.」

「The initial plan for the fiscal year called for net sales of ¥42,200 million, operating profit of ¥2,900 million and ordinary profit of ¥3,000 million. Net sales, operating profit and ordinary profit all fell short of the initial plan.」

「For the 9-month period ended 31 December, the Company reported net sales of ¥29,533 million, down ¥3,688 million, or 11.1%, year on year; operating profit of ¥1,127 million, down ¥732 million, or 39.4%; ordinary profit of ¥1,261 million, down ¥845 million, or 40.1%; and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥599 million, down ¥757 million, or 55.8%.」

「For the 6-month period ended 30 September, the Group reported net sales of ¥20,030 million, down ¥1,976 million, or 9.0%, year on year; operating profit of ¥925 million, down ¥426 million, or 31.5%; ordinary profit of ¥950 million, down ¥665 million, or 41.2%; and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥461 million, down ¥659 million, or 58.8%.」

「For the 3-month period ended 30 June, the Group reported net sales of ¥10,255 million, down ¥626 million, or 5.8%, year on year; operating profit of ¥514 million, down ¥246 million, or 32.4%; ordinary profit of ¥500 million, down ¥384 million, or 43.5%; and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥300 million, down ¥289 million, or 49.1%.」

「The initial plan for the fiscal year called for net sales of ¥43,000 million, operating profit of ¥2,800 million and ordinary profit of ¥2,950 million. Net sales exceeded the initial plan, while operating profit and ordinary profit fell short.」

「For the 9-month period ended 31 December, the Group reported net sales of ¥33,221 million, up ¥1,338 million, or 4.2%, year on year; operating profit of ¥1,860 million, down ¥331 million, or 15.1%; ordinary profit of ¥2,106 million, down ¥239 million, or 10.2%; and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥1,356 million, down ¥398 million, or 22.7%.」

「For the 6-month period ended 30 September, the Group reported net sales of ¥22,007 million, up ¥1,207 million, or 5.8%, year on year; operating profit of ¥1,351 million, down ¥100 million, or 6.9%; ordinary profit of ¥1,616 million, up ¥82 million, or 5.4%; and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥1,121 million, up ¥70 million, or 6.7%.」

「For the 3-month period ended 30 June, the Group reported net sales of ¥10,882 million, up ¥605 million, or 5.9%, year on year; operating profit of ¥761 million, up ¥90 million, or 13.4%; ordinary profit of ¥884 million, up ¥185 million, or 26.6%; and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥590 million, up ¥129 million, or 28.1%.」

「The Group uses net sales, operating profit and ordinary profit as its key performance indicators and aims to achieve and further increase its planned sales and earnings. The initial plan for the fiscal year called for net sales of ¥40,500 million, operating profit of ¥2,600 million and ordinary profit of ¥2,700 million, and both net sales and earnings exceeded the initial plan.」

「For the 9-month period ended 31 December, the Group reported net sales of ¥31,883 million, up ¥3,454 million, or 12.2%, year on year; operating profit of ¥2,192 million, up ¥58 million, or 2.7%; ordinary profit of ¥2,346 million, up ¥36 million, or 1.6%; and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥1,755 million, up ¥327 million, or 22.9%.」

「For the 6-month period ended 30 September, the Company reported net sales of ¥20,799 million, up ¥1,776 million, or 9.3%, year on year; operating profit of ¥1,451 million, up ¥11 million, or 0.8%; ordinary profit of ¥1,533 million, up ¥163 million, or 12.0%; and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥1,050 million, up ¥269 million, or 34.4%.」

「For the 3-month period ended 30 June, the Group reported net sales of ¥10,276 million, up ¥361 million, or 3.6%, year on year; operating profit of ¥671 million, down ¥152 million, or 18.5%; ordinary profit of ¥698 million, down ¥40 million, or 5.5%; and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥460 million, up ¥108 million, or 30.8%.」

「Against this backdrop, the Group's results for the fiscal year were as follows. As a result of higher sales in the Japan, Southeast Asia and China segments, excluding the Americas segment, consolidated net sales for the Group as a whole amounted to ¥40,520 million, up ¥822 million, or 2.1%, year on year. In terms of earnings, operating profit rose ¥261 million, or 10.3%, to ¥2,796 million, ordinary profit rose ¥458 million, or 17.7%, to ¥3,047 million, and profit attributable to owners of the parent rose ¥256 million, or 13.7%, to ¥2,129 million, primarily because operating profit increased in the Japan and China segments.」

「For the 9-month period ended 31 December, the Group reported net sales of ¥28,429 million, down ¥1,247 million, or 4.2%, year on year; operating profit of ¥2,133 million, up ¥255 million, or 13.6%; ordinary profit of ¥2,310 million, up ¥301 million, or 15.0%; and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥1,428 million, up ¥75 million, or 5.6%.」

「The Company is promoting growth in domestic sales through the sales activities of domestic branches and sales offices under the Sales Department and the Market Development Office, including sales of resin hoses and rubber sheets. It is also promoting growth in consolidated sales through the global activities of the Second Sales Department, which handles automotive parts, as well as the Overseas Business Department and overseas subsidiaries.」

「The Company is promoting growth in domestic sales through the sales activities of domestic branches and sales offices under the Sales Department and the Market Development Office, including sales of resin hoses and rubber sheets. It is also promoting growth in consolidated sales through the global activities of the Second Sales Department, which handles automotive parts, as well as the Overseas Business Department and overseas subsidiaries.」

「We believe that meeting sales and earnings targets, strengthening consolidated management, and strengthening the Company's corporate structure are important in order to prevail amid intensifying competition in the domestic market and continue to grow in rapidly changing international markets. We will promote the initiatives listed below.」