5/12/2026

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

We have reached the hour. We would like to start ADC's fiscal 26Q1 results briefing.

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Moderator
Master of Ceremonies

I will be the MC today.

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

I'm Tamaki from Corporate Communications Investor Relations. I'd like to first introduce who is here on our side. Representative Director, Executive Vice President, CFO Ishiro Takegawa, Executive Officer, GM of Finance and Control, Tomoyuki Shiokawa. First, our CFO, Mr. Takegawa, will present Q1 fiscal 26 results, and then after, we will like to move on to Q&A. We plan to end at 3.45 p.m. Japan time. Over to you, Mr. Takegawa.

speaker
Ishiro Takegawa
Representative Director, Executive Vice President, CFO

I am Takegawa, the CFO. Thank you for your time today. First, please look at page 3.

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Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

Page 3 shows the key points of Q1 fiscal 26 results and fiscal year 26 outlook.

speaker
Ishiro Takegawa
Representative Director, Executive Vice President, CFO

In Q1 results,

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

Net sales increased by 38.4 billion, and operating profit rose by 12.6 billion yen year-on-year. Net sales increased thanks to the effects of yen depreciation, as well as higher shipments in essential chemicals to Southeast Asia, and pricing policies' effects in architectural class in Europe. Operating profit benefited not only from the above-mentioned net sales growth factors, but also from profitability improvement in life science,

speaker
Ishiro Takegawa
Representative Director, Executive Vice President, CFO

and decline in natural gas prices in Europe.

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

The full year outlook remains unchanged from the announcement that we made in February. We currently expect only a minimal impact from the Middle East development. Please turn to page 6. These are the highlights of the financial results for June 1, fiscal 26.

speaker
Ishiro Takegawa
Representative Director, Executive Vice President, CFO

Net sales increased by $38.4 billion.

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

to 538 billion yen. Net sales increased factors such as the impact of yen depreciation, higher shipments in essential chemical Southeast Asia, and pricing policies affecting architectural glass in Europe outweighed decrease factors, including lower sales prices in essential chemicals Southeast Asia and lower shipments in architectural glass in Europe and America. Operating profit increased by 12.6 billion yen to 38.5 billion. In addition to the factors mentioned earlier, profitability improvement on life science and declining natural gas prices in Europe contributed to the results. Profit before tax increased by 18 billion yen to 35 billion. Along with improvement in operating profit, foreign exchange gains also contributed. Profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent increased by 16.2 billion yen to 22.8 billion. Please look at page 7 next. This is the performance comparison by business segment. Architectural glass, automotive, chemicals, and life science saw increases in both sales and profit, while electronics saw an increase in sales but a decrease in profit compared to the same period last year. Please turn to page 8.

speaker
Ishiro Takegawa
Representative Director, Executive Vice President, CFO

Next is the chemical segment. The sales volume, sales price, and cost of products increased by 8.6 billion yen due to differences in sales volume, prices and product mix, increased shipments in essential chemicals in Southeast Asia, as well as pricing policies for Arctic to glass in Europe due to the increase.

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

The impact of raw material and fuel price differences was plus 2 billion yen. Natural gas prices in Europe declined. Costs and others contributed a positive 2 billion yen. Profitability and lifestyle segment improved. As a result, OPE increased by 12.6 billion yen to 38.5 billion yen. Page 9 next. Next, the balance sheet. Total assets amounted to 2.9955 trillion yen, an increase of 45.5 billion yen from the end of last year. Of this, 5.9 billion yen was attributable to foreign exchange fluctuations. The DE ratio is 0.41. Page 10, please. This is the cash flow statement. Operating cash flow for the period was plus 42.6 billion yen, while investment cash flow was minus at 59.7 billion yen. As a result, free cash flow was minus 17.1 billion yen. As discussed on the next page, although CapEx decreased compared to the same period last year, We had payments for accounts payable and thus a larger minus for investment cash flow.

speaker
Ishiro Takegawa
Representative Director, Executive Vice President, CFO

Please turn to page 11.

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

I will now explain our capital expenditures, depreciation expenses, and R&D expenses. In Q1, CapEx totaled 44.1 billion yen, a decrease of 5.5 billion yen Q1Q. Depreciation amounted to 48.1 billion yen and R&D totaled 13.9 billion yen. The major capital expenditure projects are as listed.

speaker
Ishiro Takegawa
Representative Director, Executive Vice President, CFO

Next, segment-by-segment breakdown.

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

Please turn to page 13. First, the architectural glass segment. Net sales increased by 8 billion yen to 112 billion yen and OP rose by 5.6 billion yen to 4.7 billion yen.

speaker
Ishiro Takegawa
Representative Director, Executive Vice President, CFO

In Asia, while shipments declined in Japan, they increased in Asia.

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

Sales prices in Southeast Asia fell. In Europe and the Americas, shipments declined, but the yen depreciation and pricing policies in Europe contributed to the results. OP was driven not only by the revenue growth factors mentioned earlier, but also by the fact that natural gas prices in Europe were lower than the same period of the previous year. The breakdown of OP was approximately 10% Asia, approximately 90% for Europe and the Americas. Please turn to page 14. Next is the automotive segment. Net sales increased by 8.9 billion yen to 137.6 billion yen, and operating profit rose by 1 billion yen to 8.6 billion yen. In addition to the revenue boost from the weaker yen, the product mix improved in Japan, Europe, and North America due to progress in functionality enhancement. Although manufacturing costs increased, operating profit rose as the revenue growth factors mentioned earlier, more than offset this increase. Page 15. Next is the electronic segment. Net sales increased by ¥3.6 billion to ¥90.3 billion, while OP decreased by ¥1.8 billion to ¥12.3 billion. In the display, revenue increased by ¥2.3 billion due to higher sales prices for LCD glass substrates. In the electronic materials, while shipments of EUV mass glass are in the process of recovering, Revenue increased by ¥1.2 billion due to higher shipments of other semiconductor-related materials and optoelectronics materials. As for operating profit for the electronics segment, as I just explained, revenue increased in both the display and electronic materials. However, profit decreased due to higher manufacturing costs and the negative impact of the weak M4 display. The breakdown of the OP was approximately 30% for display and 70% for electronic materials.

speaker
Ishiro Takegawa
Representative Director, Executive Vice President, CFO

Page 16, please. Next is the chemical segment.

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

Debt sales increased by 13.1 billion yen to 157.2 billion, and operating profit rose by 4.1 billion yen to 15.2 billion. Integrated chemical saw sales increase of 6.7 billion yen due to higher shipments of electronics-related products. In essential chemicals Southeast Asia, although sales prices for PVC and caustic soda declined, net sales increased by 7.2 billion yen due to higher shipments from capacity expansion in Thailand and the effect of yen depreciation. Operating profit increased due to the sales growth factors mentioned, as well as improvements in manufacturing costs and one-time gains. Regarding the subsequent ratio to operating profit, Integrated Chemicals accounted for 80%, and Essential Chemicals Southeast Asia for 20%. Please look at page 17. Finally, the Lifeline segment. Net sales increased by 4.6 billion yen to 35.6 billion, and operating profit improved by 2.8 billion yen, resulting in a loss of 3.3 billion yen. Both Small Molecules and Biopharmaceutical CDMO saw sales increase to due to yen depreciation and growth in contract orders. Operating profit improved as the effects of fixed cost reduction measures, including the closure of the biopharmaceutical CDMO Colorado site, were realized. Furthermore, compared to the previous quarter, due for contract orders and productivity at the Copenhagen site, etc. showed improvement. Please turn to page 18. Next, I will explain the performance of the strategic businesses. Overall net sales for strategic businesses increased by 13.2 billion yen to 130.6 billion yen, and operating profit rose by 7.6 billion yen to 18.5 billion yen compared to the same period last year. Sales on all strategic businesses remained firm, with performance chemicals growth and life science improvement driving the increase in operating profit. Operating profit from strategic businesses accounts for 48% of the total consolidated operating profit. Please turn to page 20. Next is a full year outlook. But first, I will explain the impact of Middle East developments. In Q1, net gas and crude oil prices increased. While preemptive production adjustments were made for certain raw materials, the overall impact on performance was minimal. While the situation from Q2 onward is difficult to predict, we currently expect only limited impact on the full-year outlook. We will implement measures to ensure a stable supply regarding the procurement of raw materials and fuels, as well as manufacturing and sales. The main anticipated impacts and countermeasures are summarized in the lower section. Possible risks include procurement risks and price increases for fuels and raw materials, as well as the risk of reduced sales volumes of PVC, caustic soda, and etc. due to production adjustments and lower shipments in automotive glass caused by reduced exports to the Middle East. On the other hand, price adjustments in architectural glass and higher sales prices in chemicals are expected.

speaker
Ishiro Takegawa
Representative Director, Executive Vice President, CFO

As countermeasures, we will diversify procurement sources

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

reduce costs, adjust production levels appropriately, and optimize pricing.

speaker
Ishiro Takegawa
Representative Director, Executive Vice President, CFO

Please turn to page 21.

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

Regarding the full year outlook, while the crude oil price assumption has been revised from $70 U.S. dollars a barrel to $100 U.S. dollars a barrel, that look remains unchanged from the announcement in February. Please turn to page 22. So we are maintaining our full year outlook by segment. Further details are provided on the following pages. Please turn to page 23.

speaker
Moderator
Master of Ceremonies

First, architectural glass.

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

In Asia, shipments are expected to increase due to a recovery in demand in Thailand and Indonesia. While there is a possibility of rising costs due to higher fuel prices, we will continue our efforts to adjust prices and improve productivity. In Europe and the Americas, the economic downturn in Europe is expected to continue and the recovery in shipments is expected to be limited. We will implement price adjustments and cost-cutting measures. Next, automotive. Shipments are expected to decline due to extinct automotive production volumes and a drop in exports to the Middle East. We will continue our efforts to improve product mix and enhance productivity in response to the trend towards functionality enhancements. We will also implement price adjustments and in response to rising fuel costs.

speaker
Moderator
Master of Ceremonies

Next, electronics.

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

In display, shipments of glass substrates for LCDs are expected to decline slightly. We will continue to implement measures to improve profitability. Among electronic materials, shipments of semiconductor-related materials such as EUV mess blanks, are expected to increase. Shipments of optoelectronics materials are expected to remain at the same level as the previous quarter. Next, chemicals. Integrated chemicals is expected to see an increase in shipments of products for the electronics application. Essential chemicals Southeast Asia is expected to see an increase in shipments as expanded facilities in Thailand have come into full operation. In both segments, We anticipate rising prices for raw materials and fuel, as well as corresponding increases in selling prices. We will strive to secure raw materials that are not dependent on the Middle East.

speaker
Ishiro Takegawa
Representative Director, Executive Vice President, CFO

Page 25, please.

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

Next is Life Science. Sales of small molecule pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals CDMO are expected to increase, driven by the start of operations at our newly expanded facilities. In the bio-pharmaceuticals CDMO, We anticipate not only an increase in sales, but also an improvement in productivity. The closure of our Colorado facility in the U.S. is expected to significantly reduce net loss. Page 26. We are maintaining our four-year outlook for strategic businesses as well, projecting net sales of 560 billion yen, an increase of 58.5 billion yen from the previous fiscal year, and operating income of 80 billion yen. an increase of ¥21.3 billion from the previous fiscal year. Please turn to page 27. We have not revised our forecast for capital expenditures, depreciation expenses, or R&D expenses. We plan to reduce capital expenditures by ¥61.3 billion year-on-year. This will conclude my presentation. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Takegawa. we would like to now move on to Q&A. We have received some questions beforehand, but we will be taking new questions, if any. Please tap on the Q&A button to forward your questions to us. So, regarding the questions we have received beforehand, we would like to take them first. The first one is about Q1 2026 and your results. At the beginning of the year, compared to your expectations, by segment, can you compare the current status of the segments and how it's different? Mr. Takegawa will take that question.

speaker
Ishiro Takegawa
Representative Director, Executive Vice President, CFO

For the one result, first, regarding net sales, automotive and electronics beat

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

and for operating profits, the electronics and the chemicals feed our expectations. First, regarding net sales, for automotive, due to product mix improvement and higher shipments for Japan, Europe, and North America, we were able to exceed expectations. For electronics, For optoelectronic shipments and electronic components, there have been push-forward shipments, and semiconductor-related component shipments were greater than expected. And also for displays.

speaker
Ishiro Takegawa
Representative Director, Executive Vice President, CFO

And for electronics, for OT, we had a

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

higher impact on profits due to higher sales and electronic components. And for chemicals, integrated chemicals, there was a revision of the consolidation, so there was some one-off gains in association with that. And also, apart from that, due to adjustments in how we close the books also had an impact. That's all from me. So we would like to entertain the next question that was submitted beforehand. So for 2026 Q2, your forecast and outlook. So you did mention that the first half of Outlook remains unchanged, but from Q1 to Q2, can you please illustrate the segment trends in terms of profit? So can you please give us your outlook as to how the segments will trend from Q1 to Q2? So again, Takegawa-san will respond.

speaker
Ishiro Takegawa
Representative Director, Executive Vice President, CFO

So for Q2 all in all,

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

we anticipate a dip in profit as well as net sales. Now, in terms of net sales, for chemicals, we will see an increase, but for automotive and electronics, we will see a dip. And for operating profit, for electronics and chemicals, we will see a dip in profit. Now, the breakdown is as follows. In terms of net sales, automotive, for Q2, we do have seasonality, so there will be a decline in shipments, so this is the same trend year after year. So that is why we are seeing the dip. And for electronics, for the electronics materials, again, this is a result of the CV shipment decline, which again is a seasonality factor. Now moving on to display, for Q2 as well, in comparison to Q1, we will see a decline in shipments. And this is because of the carbon mix. Now for chemicals, well, integrated chemicals, essential Southeast Asia, for both, we will see an increase in shipments. Now, in regards to this operating profit, for electronics and chemicals, we will see a decline, and especially for electronics, net sales will decrease, and because of this decrease, profit will also decrease in accordance.

speaker
Moderator
Master of Ceremonies

Now, for the chemicals, sales will increase.

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

But for Q1, the integrated chemicals, which was the one time-off profit that we enjoyed, will disappear. And so that will impact us, and as a result, we will see a decline. And that's it. Thank you. Moving on to the next question. Let me read out the questions we received in advance. You have revised up the crude oil market assumptions from $70 to $100 a barrel. However, the whole-year sales and operating profit forecast for segments remain unchanged. Can you qualitatively explain the direct and indirect negative impacts of higher crude oil prices on each segment, as well as countermeasures incorporated into the outlook? So that's the question. Mr. Takegawa will respond. We have revised the function for crude oil prices and what's happening right now is prices of crude oil, ethylene and propylene has been increasing and mainly around architectural glass, chemicals and automotive businesses costs have been increasing as well as there is a risk that there may be higher costs as well as production adjustments and demand declines. We will ensure that we diversify procurement sources and make production adjustments while also implementing cost reductions in price revisions for the affected segments. The assumption is that increased costs resulting from higher crude oil prices can be offset through productivity improvements, cost reduction measures, and price adjustments. So we do have a related question. So this is about the impact of the Middle East situation. And the question or the questioner believes that there will be impact in glass as well as chemicals. So architectural glass and chemicals. But apparently that is slightly different from the anticipation of the company. So the request is that can you elaborate on the impact of the Middle East situation by segment? And so if you could perhaps elaborate. And Takegawa-san will respond to this question as well. So chemicals and architectural glass, yes, there is some impact acknowledged. And if we see a glitch in material procurement, then obviously that will impact possibly the production. But for the time being, we have secured enough materials.

speaker
Ishiro Takegawa
Representative Director, Executive Vice President, CFO

And especially for chemicals.

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

For instance, Thailand is not dependent in the Middle East, so we can secure the ethylene regardless of what is happening in the Middle East. And natural gas, ethylene, has been secured within the country, Thailand, so there's no impact. And also in Indonesia as well, they are dependent on North America, not the Middle East, and so that is how they are procuring their raw materials. So once again, there is no impact. Now, in relation to prices, fuel prices and material prices, the commodity prices will hike. Some, we are already seeing some spikes. which does mean that it is noticeable that price adjustments and pass-throughs are confirmed. The next question is also related to the Middle East situation. In the presentation, you say that the impact on current expectations is limited, but what this means is Does it mean that there is negative impact but you're going to make efforts to offset it? Or is negative impact negligible to begin with? Can you give us more nuance on what you're stating? so that we can understand the current status? Please go into detail and explain. So that's the question. So Mr. Takegawa will take that question once again.

speaker
Ishiro Takegawa
Representative Director, Executive Vice President, CFO

Yes, there will be a certain level of negative impact.

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

That's our view. However, we believe that we are able to offset that negative impact through countermeasures for raw materials and fuel costs and sales volume, we expect negative impacts of about 10 billion respectively for the full year. That's what we're expecting. However, through pricing as well as cost reduction measures and other measures, we envision that we will be able to recover that negative impact. That's all for me. Thank you. I'd like to move on to the next question. So this is about the chemical segment. So for Q1, chemical business, can you explain why there was this upside? So cost others was plus 6.8 billion yen. So can you break this number down for us? So Shiokawa-san from finance will respond to this question.

speaker
Tomoyuki Shiokawa
Executive Officer, GM of Finance and Control

So allow me to explain.

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

So we are improving our cost for production and also amongst the chemical products. For Q1, there were some that saw a rise in selling price. So when prices come down, we recalculated the inventory, but obviously when prices do hike, there are some adjustments made and also tentative or one-time revenue or sales. Starting this fiscal year, within AGC Group companies, for companies that have low contribution have been deconsolidated. However, for this segment, we are applying the equity method depending on the contribution level. And especially for the chemical segment, double-digit, early double-digit impact has tentatively been acknowledged. Next question. So next question, with regards to the assumptions for the full-year forecast for the chemical segment, can you talk about your outlook and the impact on changes with respect to the chemicals market, cost push, and so forth? Regarding the market outlook right now, due to the impact from the Middle East, there is some level of uncertainty. But for ethylene and PVC market prices, we are assuming that March levels are going to continue.

speaker
Ishiro Takegawa
Representative Director, Executive Vice President, CFO

Ever since last year, it has been declining.

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

But in January and February, we have been seeing a bottoming out process and we expect the prices to stay at March level. For caustic soda, we haven't changed assumptions since February.

speaker
Ishiro Takegawa
Representative Director, Executive Vice President, CFO

We expect that

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

the levels from February will be ongoing. For cost increases associated with higher raw material and fuel prices, through price adjustments and diversification of procurement, we will be responding. Now moving on to the next question. So this is again for chemical segment. So ethylene procurement status. can you please explain the current situation? So I do believe we have received similar questions so far, but perhaps in more detail, where are you procuring from, i.e. regions or areas?

speaker
Ishiro Takegawa
Representative Director, Executive Vice President, CFO

So Takegawa-san will respond. So for ethylene, which I briefly mentioned, the main regions would be Southeast Asia, essential chemicals. I'll start up with Thailand.

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

So within the country of Thailand, ethylene created from natural gases, we have solid procurement.

speaker
Ishiro Takegawa
Representative Director, Executive Vice President, CFO

And another is Indonesia.

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

And in the past, Indonesia did have a dependency upon the Middle East, but currently they are sourcing the material for ethylene from North America. So for the time being, for both countries, we believe that we can stabilize our production. Thank you. The next question. For the new factory in Thailand and its utilization status, can you share that with us? Takegawa-san will take that question as well.

speaker
Ishiro Takegawa
Representative Director, Executive Vice President, CFO

For Q1, For the new factory in Thailand and its utilization, we did make some adjustments, although the impact is small.

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

For the source of the materials, it's not because we weren't able to obtain the source.

speaker
Ishiro Takegawa
Representative Director, Executive Vice President, CFO

It was more about making adjustments for the operation of the facilities.

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

That's the type of adjustment we were making.

speaker
Ishiro Takegawa
Representative Director, Executive Vice President, CFO

But

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

it's expected to be utilized at high rates from Q2 onwards.

speaker
Moderator
Master of Ceremonies

That's our assumption.

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

Next question. So Q1 for chemical segment operating profit has surged, and so can you explain the reasons why we saw this increase?

speaker
Ishiro Takegawa
Representative Director, Executive Vice President, CFO

So, Takegawa-san, please. So versus last year, shipments have increased.

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

and why we saw an increase in profit. It's not just about increase in shipments per se, but also as Shioka-san just explained, we did have some one-time intake of profit as well. And some of that, also we reviewed some of our consolidated companies as well as adjustments in our financials. At the same time, the cost cutting has progressed quite greatly in comparison to last year as well. So all of these contributed to the improvement in profit. Next question. It's about the life science segment. We provide an update on the planned sale of the Colorado site in the U.S.

speaker
Ishiro Takegawa
Representative Director, Executive Vice President, CFO

Mr. Takegawa will take the question again.

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

Regarding the planned sales of the Colorado site, ever since last year, we've been explaining that we are trying to close the sale as soon as possible in early 26. So we are continuing negotiations. Regarding any fixed costs, that may be outstanding. There are no more personnel expenses. However, depreciations, expenses, and administrative expenses still remain.

speaker
Ishiro Takegawa
Representative Director, Executive Vice President, CFO

So those costs are still being incurred.

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

But personal cost was the greatest item, and that is gone, which has led to a substantial cost reduction. Moving on to the next question. On page 17 of the presentation material, Q1Q, in comparison to Q4 of last year, the Copenhagen on increase in consignments, but European sales in comparison to Q4 last year, I do not think there is an increase. So, in actuality, what is the level of improvement? Can I interpret this as it does include productivity improvements as well? So, Takegawa-san will respond. So, for Copenhagen, For Q4 of last year, we do see an increase in consignments.

speaker
Ishiro Takegawa
Representative Director, Executive Vice President, CFO

And for European net sales, in comparison to Q4 of last year, there is not a major increase. Why?

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

Because there has been some increase because of Copenhagen, but for the biopharmaceuticals, we saw a dip.

speaker
Ishiro Takegawa
Representative Director, Executive Vice President, CFO

The CMBO, that is.

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

And Copenhagen Q4, productivity was still low. But in Q1, we saw improvements and we saw an increase in consignments as well. So the contribution to profit is in the double-digit hundreds of millions. Next question is about the electronics segment. The Q1 results in the electronic segment sales mainly due to electronic materials declined by 5.1 billion yen Q1-Q. Yet profits increased by 700 million yen Q1-Q. Please explain the why this is the case. Mr. Takegawa will take the question.

speaker
Ishiro Takegawa
Representative Director, Executive Vice President, CFO

For this place, sales decreased. Last year in Q4, there was special glass disposal costs that were absent this time around. However, profits increased. For electronic materials,

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

It recorded both lower sales and lower profits. So all in all, electronics revenue went down by 5.1 billion, but profits increased by 700 million yen. Moving on to the next question, again for electronics segment. Page 15 of the material, costs and others. In comparison to the same period last year, It is a plus. So cost in others is Q1Q, larger. So can you explain the backdrop to this, the reasons? So it is minus 5.7 billion, I believe. Yes. So in other words, this increase in cost, can you explain why? So Takegawa-san will respond. So, costs in others, this is because the production cost increased, but not just that, the impact of the weaker yen placed upon the displays. So, it's not just that the cost deteriorated, but also we are impacted by the exchange rate. Next question is about easy math blanks. How were inquiries from key customers? That's the question. Mr. Tokugawa will take the question again. Inquiries from key customers of the mask blanks. Unfortunately, we are not able to speak to specific products or specific customers. Unfortunately, so I would like to withhold.

speaker
Ishiro Takegawa
Representative Director, Executive Vice President, CFO

But fitness for mask blanks overall were good.

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

Plattish compared to the previous term. In relation to that, another question for semiconductor materials. a major CPU manufacturer, they are improving greatly their outlook. So, AGC's mass blanks, as well as slurs in relation to semiconductors, and semiconductor all in all, how do you anticipate the impact? So, Takegawa-san, please. So, for 2026 fiscal year, Globally, the semiconductor-related shipments and products will continue to increase, and that is our expectation. Now, in conjunction with this increase, our EUV nest blanks as well as flurries, in other words, semiconductor materials in comparison to the previous year, they should increase as well. The next question is about optoelectronics. Can you give us an update on demand trends? Are there any changes?

speaker
Moderator
Master of Ceremonies

Takegawa-san will respond.

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

When we announced results in February, we said that we communicated, but there are no major changes ever since. For shipments, for the fiscal year in fiscal 26, we're expecting flattish trends compared to last year. because we are in a transition period to further higher functionality. Now, the next question pertains to CCL. And so, what was the situation for Q1? And then for the full year outlook, how far did you progress? And for raw materials and fuel prices, they are on the increase. Will you be impacted by this trend as well? So Takegawa-san will respond. So again, I cannot comment on individual products. However, for CCL as well, we do see steady demand. For FY26 as well, especially for high-speed communication markets and especially the momentum in the AI server markets, we do believe that very strong demand will continue, which does mean that for us as well, we can anticipate stronger shipments. Thank you. The next question is regarding displays. volume, price, trends for Q1 results, how did they trend, and can you give us direction for Q2 and beyond?

speaker
Ishiro Takegawa
Representative Director, Executive Vice President, CFO

Mr. Takegawa will take the question again. For displays, compared to Q4 last fiscal year, volume in the first quarter went up slightly.

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

It was a low single-digit percentage growth.

speaker
Ishiro Takegawa
Representative Director, Executive Vice President, CFO

Prices were flattish compared to last fiscal year.

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

There is no changes in our outlook for annual shipments at this moment. And again for display, we have another question. So page 15 of the presentation material, it refers to sales price increase. So the question is, when did you raise your prices? And Q1Q, are prices still on the rise? And Takegawa-san will respond. So for display, for 2025 last year, that is, for the second half of 2025, vis-à-vis the first half, we saw a price increase on the first half of the single digits. And for Q4 and onwards, on to Q1, the prices have been flat. I mentioned that we're going to take new questions earlier, but at the bottom of the screen, there is a Q&A box. If there are people who are not able to see the Q&A box, if you go into the details section, you will be able to get to the Q&A box. So please post your questions into the Q&A box. So, moving back to the questions that we received in advance, for architectural glass, can you give us some trends on volume and prices by region for Q1? And can you also talk about profitability trends from Q2 and beyond? Mr. Takega will take the question.

speaker
Ishiro Takegawa
Representative Director, Executive Vice President, CFO

First, for Japan and Asia, volume in Japan went down, and for Asia, it went down slightly.

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

And for prices in Japan and Asia, prices went up slightly in Japan, and prices went slightly down in Asia.

speaker
Ishiro Takegawa
Representative Director, Executive Vice President, CFO

As for Europe, in Q1, volume was up by approximately 10% plus. But for Latin America, it was down by 10%.

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

And for Europe, prices were down by several percentage points. But for America, it went down by single-digit percentage points. From Q2 onwards, due to the impact from the Middle East and rising fuel and material prices, there is a risk that costs may increase. However, by engaging in cost reductions and price adjustments and other countermeasures, we believe that impact on profitability is going to be limited. And there have been some surcharges since April onwards, and sales prices are expected to go up from that.

speaker
Moderator
Master of Ceremonies

For Europe, that is.

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

So, moving on with raw materials and fuel prices increasing, you mentioned price pass-through. The demand is not that strong, but if you pass through the prices, perhaps this will actually impede demand increase. Do you not have that worry or concern?

speaker
Ishiro Takegawa
Representative Director, Executive Vice President, CFO

So, Takegawa-san, please.

speaker
Tamaki
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations

So, as the question points, it is not that we are free of worries concerns so inflation deepening as well as cost increases obviously there will be some impact we can assume so we will have to keep careful watch of the demand trends and make and come up with initiatives including price pass-throughs as well but I would like to add that there are major regional differences so we will have to be very careful in understanding what is needed for each of the specific regions and undertake initiatives as necessary. Next question is about the automotive business. Can you give us trends for Q1 with respect to volume and prices by region as well as the outlook from Q2 onwards? Mr. Kakeko will take the question. We would like to withhold details with respect to volume and price trends by region, but for volume, we do refer to auto production numbers. For Q2 and beyond, due to the impact on the Middle East, there is a risk that fuel and material prices may increase, leading to higher costs, but by engaging in cost reduction as well as price adjustments and other countermeasures, we believe that the impact on profitability is going to be limited. Thank you. And we do have some additional questions uploaded. And for the subtle nuances, because there are some overlapping questions, I believe, if you can please inquire the IR team. So since we have approached the scheduled time, we would like to conclude the Q&A session. And if you do have individual questions, please contact the liaison number. I will call up the number, 328-15096. So that will be the contact number for any individual questions. And when you close the Zoom screen, you will jump to the survey screen. So please, we encourage you to fill this in. This will help us to improve our sessions in the future. On that note, we would like to conclude the 2026 Q1 performance call. And thank you very much for your attendance today.

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