Tri Chemical Laboratories Inc.

During the interim consolidated reporting period, the Group remained focused primarily on its business of high-purity chemical compounds for manufacturing semiconductors and other products, and operated as a single business segment. The Group continued to focus on establishing the production system at its Minami-Alps Plant, which is a production base for new etching materials and other products, and is advancing improvements in its production and development capabilities in accordance with its medium-term management plan. The Group is also continuing to strengthen its production and quality-control systems to respond to increased demand for new materials for generative AI and existing products, while working to reduce its environmental impact, improve workplace safety, enhance its business continuity plan and pursue sustainability. In terms of earnings, the Group is seeking further improvements in profitability by implementing company-wide cost reductions to mitigate the impact of fluctuations in raw material and energy prices, revising sales prices in response to rising costs, and deepening collaboration among Group companies and departments. Revenue was ¥14,705,866 thousand, up 18.8% year on year; operating profit was ¥3,838,236 thousand, up 20.8%; ordinary profit was ¥4,526,223 thousand, up 19.1%; and interim net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥3,373,555 thousand, up 21.5%. As the Group operates as a single segment comprising the business of high-purity chemical compounds for manufacturing semiconductors and other products, together with related ancillary operations, segment information has been omitted. Cash and cash equivalents at the interim period-end were ¥10,078,603 thousand. Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period were ¥7,279,978 thousand, and the increase in cash and cash equivalents was ¥2,798,625 thousand. Cash flows from operating activities were ¥4,877,066 thousand, cash flows from investing activities were negative ¥2,977,534 thousand, and cash flows from financing activities were ¥858,071 thousand. Interim net income was ¥3,373,555 thousand, and interim net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥3,373,555 thousand. Dividend payments amounted to ¥1,137,386 thousand, approved at the annual general meeting of shareholders held on 27 April 2026. In connection with the above, total shares issued were 32,498,640, total shareholders’ equity was ¥37,361,880 thousand, and total net assets were ¥38,249,578 thousand. No specific events other than matters related to establishing the production system at the Minami-Alps Plant have been disclosed.