ADTEC PLASMA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. reported a sharp increase in revenue to ¥13.8 billion and a sharp increase in operating profit to ¥2.5 billion for the fiscal year ended August 2026. For the next fiscal year, revenue is forecast at ¥21.5 billion, and the annual dividend is expected to increase from ¥30 for the fiscal year ended August 2026 to ¥50 for the fiscal year ending August 2027.
For the fiscal year ended August 2026, consolidated revenue increased 9.5% year on year to ¥13.8 billion, operating profit increased 41.7% to ¥2.5 billion, and ordinary profit increased 58.6% to ¥3.0 billion. The order backlog at the end of the period also increased substantially. The recovery in semiconductor demand, driven by AI-related investment, was the main growth factor.
Revenue in the research institution and university-related business declined substantially because of the reaction to large projects in the previous fiscal year, while the semiconductor and LCD-related business drove earnings growth.
On the balance sheet, total assets increased 8.4% from the end of the previous fiscal year to ¥29.5 billion, while the equity ratio improved from 48.4% to 52.6%. Cash and cash equivalents stood at ¥9.1 billion at the end of the period.
The company forecasts a substantial increase in revenue and profit for the next fiscal year. For the fiscal year ending August 2027, revenue is projected at ¥21.5 billion, operating profit at ¥5.3 billion, ordinary profit at ¥5.0 billion, and net income attributable to owners of the parent at ¥3.7 billion.
As shareholder returns, the annual dividend is projected at ¥30 for the fiscal year ended August 2026 and ¥50 for the fiscal year ending August 2027.
Data on financial performance, financial position and cash flow are available in the Financial Information section.