artience Co.,Ltd.

During the current interim consolidated accounting period, the Group operated in the color materials and functional materials business, polymer and coating business, packaging business, printing and information business, and other businesses. Revenue was ¥189.653 billion, up 12.4% year on year; operating profit was ¥12.573 billion, up 34.1%; ordinary profit was ¥14.626 billion, up 69.4%; and interim net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥13.734 billion, up 150.9%. The Group therefore recorded higher revenue and profit. By segment, the color materials and functional materials business generated revenue of ¥42.738 billion, up 3.3% year on year, and operating profit of ¥1.865 billion, up 129.6%. The polymer and coating business generated revenue of ¥49.856 billion, up 13.7%, and operating profit of ¥4.589 billion, up 25.2%. The packaging business generated revenue of ¥52.035 billion, up 18.1%, and operating profit of ¥3.595 billion, up 44.7%. The printing and information business generated revenue of ¥43.795 billion, up 13.0%, and operating profit of ¥2.440 billion, up 18.3%. Other businesses generated revenue of ¥3.658 billion and operating profit of ¥79 million. The Group’s financial position comprised total assets of ¥477.984 billion, liabilities of ¥185.634 billion, and net assets of ¥292.350 billion. The balance of cash and cash equivalents at the end of the interim period was ¥45.792 billion. In light of risks including foreign exchange fluctuations and higher raw material costs, the Group is working to secure a stable supply of raw materials and address increases in raw material prices.