Artience (4634) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Net sales rose 12.4% year-over-year to ¥189.7 billion, with operating profit up 34.1% and ordinary profit up 69.4%.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent surged 150.9% year-over-year to ¥13.7 billion.

• All business segments reported both revenue and profit growth, with overseas liquid inks and UV curable inks driving strong performance.

• Comprehensive income improved significantly to ¥19.7 billion from a loss in the prior year.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit increased to ¥42.1 billion from ¥35.8 billion year-over-year.

• Operating profit reached ¥12.6 billion, up from ¥9.4 billion, a 34.1% rise.

• Ordinary profit surged 69.4% to ¥14.6 billion; profit attributable to owners of parent grew 150.9% to ¥13.7 billion.

• EPS (basic) rose to 292.60 yen from 109.43 yen year-over-year.

• Operating margin improved from 5.6% to 6.6%; overseas sales ratio increased to 56.3%.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year net sales forecast at ¥360 billion, up 2.9% year-over-year, with operating profit projected at ¥22.5 billion (+7.7%).

• Full-year earnings and dividend forecasts are maintained, with expectations for continued revenue and profit growth.

• Assumptions include ¥150/USD exchange rate and naphtha price sensitivity, with cost impacts detailed.