Annual Dividend to Be Increased by 10 Yen Due to Strong Performance

In the first half of the period, some customers in the IA (Industrial Automation) business postponed projects due to the prolonged economic weakness in China and Europe, as well as the slowdown in the global economy and cutbacks in capital investment associated with U.S. tariff policies. On the other hand, in the security-related segment of the Sensing Solution (SS) business, sales to data centers and other large critical facilities expanded, resulting in consolidated net sales of 30.3 billion yen (down 1% year-on-year) and operating profit of 3.6 billion yen (up 16% year-on-year).

Although uncertainties are expected to continue in the second half of the fiscal year, the Group is steadily promoting its medium- to long-term growth strategy, “Expansion of the Solution Proposal Business,” and expects to achieve record-high full-year forecasts of 66.0 billion yen in net sales and 7.4 billion yen in operating profit for the current fiscal year.

The interim dividend was increased by ¥2.50 to ¥25.00 from the initial forecast, and the annual dividend forecast was raised by ¥10.00 to ¥50.00. In addition to the existing dividend policy of a payout ratio of 30%, the Company will introduce a DOE of 3% or more this fiscal year, aiming to realize more stable and continuous shareholder returns. We greatly appreciate for your continued support.