This morning's news includes reports that AD Plasma expects profit to rise 66% and reach a record high for the first time in 5 fiscal years, along with a ¥20 dividend increase; Cluster Technology announced a capital and business alliance with Epson; and CyberBuzz raised its ordinary profit forecast by 33%, adding to its record-high profit forecast.
Among the key items this morning, AD Plasma was reported to expect ordinary profit to rise 66% this fiscal year and reach a record high for the first time in 5 fiscal years. There was also information that the dividend is expected to increase by ¥20.
Cluster Technology will enter into a capital and business alliance with Seiko Epson to develop components related to inkjet printheads and next-generation materials. Epson is reportedly scheduled to underwrite Cluster Technology's third-party allotment and invest ¥300 million.
CyberBuzz was reported to have raised its ordinary profit forecast for the previous fiscal year by 33%, adding to its record-high profit forecast.
As positive factors, other stocks including Signpost have also announced upward revisions to their ordinary profit forecasts or dividend increases for this fiscal year, with relevant developments seen across multiple stocks.