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Revision of earnings forecasts6370Kurita Water Industries Ltd.Machinery

Summary of Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ending March 2026 (IFRS) (Consolidated)

The company announced its consolidated results for the fiscal year ended March 2026. Revenue and operating profit increased, while profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent declined due to a loss associated with the sale of Pentagon Technologies Group. The company also presented its earnings and dividend forecasts for the six months ending September 2026 and the fiscal year ending March 2027.

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Reason for the revision

For the forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027, the company expects continued capital investment in the semiconductor industry and the acquisition and progress of large-scale water treatment equipment projects in the electronic markets, as well as increased CSV business revenue in the general water treatment market. The forecast also factors in lower sales resulting from the situation in the Middle East and higher raw material costs. No reason is provided for replacing the previous forecast.

Details and amount of extraordinary loss

A ¥19,907 million loss recognized as a result of measuring Pentagon Technologies Group, Inc. at fair value less costs of disposal. The loss is included in loss for the period from discontinued operations in the consolidated statement of profit or loss.

Previous-period resultsRevenue: ¥402,889 million; operating profit: ¥58,290 million; profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent: ¥15,957 million; basic earnings per share: ¥145.34 (fiscal year ended March 2026)
Dividend forecast revisionFor the fiscal year ending March 2027, the company plans to pay an interim dividend of ¥67 per share and a year-end dividend of ¥67 per share, for an annual dividend of ¥134 per share. It is not stated whether this represents a change from the previous forecast.
Consolidated / non-consolidatedConsolidated
Revised forecast
ItemDetails
Net SalesNot disclosed → Second quarter (cumulative) 198,000 / Full year 425,000(Second quarter (cumulative) Not disclosed / Full year 5.5% (year on year))
Operating profitNot disclosed → Second quarter (cumulative) 23,000 / Full year 60,500(Second quarter (cumulative) Not disclosed / Full year 3.8% (year on year))
Profit attributable to owners of the parentNot disclosed → Second quarter (cumulative) 15,900 / Full year 42,000(Second quarter (cumulative) -7.4% (year on year) / Full year 163.2% (year on year))
Net income per shareNot disclosed → Second quarter (cumulative) 146.66 / Full year 392.49
Fiscal Period CoveredFiscal year ending March 2027
Period CoveredSix months (cumulative) and full year
Previous-period resultsRevenue: ¥402,889 million; operating profit: ¥58,290 million; profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent: ¥15,957 million; basic earnings per share: ¥145.34 (fiscal year ended March 2026)
Reason for the revisionFor the forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027, the company expects continued capital investment in the semiconductor industry and the acquisition and progress of large-scale water treatment equipment projects in the electronic markets, as well as increased CSV business revenue in the general water treatment market. The forecast also factors in lower sales resulting from the situation in the Middle East and higher raw material costs. No reason is provided for replacing the previous forecast.
Details and amount of extraordinary lossA ¥19,907 million loss recognized as a result of measuring Pentagon Technologies Group, Inc. at fair value less costs of disposal. The loss is included in loss for the period from discontinued operations in the consolidated statement of profit or loss.
Dividend forecast revisionFor the fiscal year ending March 2027, the company plans to pay an interim dividend of ¥67 per share and a year-end dividend of ¥67 per share, for an annual dividend of ¥134 per share. It is not stated whether this represents a change from the previous forecast.
Consolidated / non-consolidatedConsolidated
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Ordinary incomePublication date of previous forecast

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In continuing operations, revenue and profit increased due to large-scale projects for semiconductor manufacturers, growth in maintenance services, improved profitability in water treatment equipment, and expansion of the CSV business. Profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent declined primarily due to a ¥19,907 million loss from measuring Pentagon Technologies Group at fair value less costs of disposal. For the fiscal year ending March 2027, the company expects continued capital investment in the semiconductor sector, large-scale projects and expansion of the CSV business, while factoring in lower sales resulting from the situation in the Middle East and higher raw material costs.

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