Consolidated first-half results (Key metrics)
Net sales JPY 274.2 billion, operating income JPY 46.4 billion (operating margin 16.9%), ordinary income JPY 46.8 billion, net income JPY 31.8 billion. Equity ratio stable at 64.4% and operating cash flow for the first half JPY 30.8 billion.
SPE remains the dominant segment with solid margins
SPE accounted for 78.8% of group sales in the first half with sales JPY 218.5 billion and operating income JPY 48.6 billion (OP margin 22.3%). Management targets improved SPE margin in the second half (around 25%+).
FT (display equipment) strong growth
FT sales rose to JPY 23.5 billion with operating income JPY 3.9 billion and OP margin 16.9% driven by strong OLED equipment demand; full-year FT sales forecast was raised to JPY 40 billion reflecting continued display investment.
Full-year guidance and shareholder returns maintained
Management left full-year consolidated guidance unchanged (net sales JPY 621 billion; operating income JPY 170 billion) and maintained dividends: interim JPY 123, year-end JPY 157, total JPY 280 per share.
Strategic M&A and partnerships to support advanced packaging
Agreement to acquire Nikon's wafer-bonding R&D business (transfer price ~JPY 3 billion this fiscal year) to accelerate low-temperature/hybrid bonding; IBM collaboration expanded for next‑generation EUV cleaning—moves that strengthen advanced packaging roadmap.
Sustained investment in R&D and capex
R&D expense JPY 38 billion, CapEx JPY 28 billion and depreciation JPY 15 billion for the first half — consistent with April guidance and supporting growth investments, especially in SPE/advanced packaging.
Operational preparedness and recognition
Conducted large-scale BCP drill with 260 participants (Nankai Trough scenario) and received the 2025 Porter Prize for strategy/process innovation—positive governance and external validation of strategy execution.