UBE (4208) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Net sales for FY ended March 31, 2026 were ¥462,343 million, down 5.0% year-over-year.

• Operating profit rose 5.0% to ¥18,941 million, while ordinary profit surged 67.7% to ¥37,506 million year-over-year.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥23,872 million, reversing a loss of ¥4,816 million in the prior year.

• Comprehensive income reached ¥54,350 million, compared to a loss of ¥6,337 million last year.

Financial highlights

• Net income per share was ¥245.76, up from a loss per share of ¥49.60 year-over-year.

• Total assets increased to ¥946,313 million from ¥866,180 million year-over-year.

• Shareholders' equity ratio improved to 46.2% from 45.6% year-over-year.

• Cash flows from operating activities were ¥59,984 million, up from ¥35,837 million year-over-year.

• Cash and cash equivalents at period end were ¥105,851 million, down from ¥115,442 million year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

• FY ending March 31, 2027 net sales forecasted at ¥485,000 million, up 4.9% year-over-year.

• Operating profit expected to rise 24.1% to ¥23,500 million; ordinary profit flat at ¥37,500 million.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent projected at ¥24,500 million, up 2.6% year-over-year.

• Dividend policy under review; annual dividend forecast for FY 2027 to be announced May 20, 2026.