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Hi-lex — FY2026 interim Earnings Presentation

42 slides from Hi-lex's earnings presentation, Jun 15, 2026

  1. Slide 1: FY2026 Interim Financial Results IR Presentation

    FY2026 Interim Financial Results IR Presentation Hi-Lex Corporation June ,2026 Copyright © 2025 Hi-lex Corporation. All rights reserved. 1

  2. Slide 2: Table of Contents

    Table of Contents 【Performance & Financial Highlights】 – FY2026 Interim Financial Results Overview(Consolidated) – FY2026 Full-Year Consolidated Earnings Forecast – Impact of Tariffs, The Middle East Situation, and Changes in the EV Market 【Policy on Sale of Strategic Shareholdings & Shareholder Ret

  3. Slide 3: Performance & Financial Highlights

    Performance & Financial Highlights Copyright © 2025 Hi-lex Corporation. All rights reserved.

  4. Slide 4: FY2026 Interim Financial Results Overview (Consolidated)

    FY2026 Interim Financial Results Overview(Consolidated) Copyright © 2025 Hi-lex Corporation. All rights reserved.

  5. Slide 5: Financial Summary (Consolidated)

    Financial Summary (Consolidated) *Revenue increased, driven by an approximately JPY52.2 billion contribution from the initial consolidation of HI-LEX ACT (“ACT”), as well as growth in pre-integration businesses in the Americas and Europe, in addition to a positive impact of approximately 6 billion f

  6. Slide 6: Segment: Japan

    Segment: Japan *Net Sales +50.5% YoY, driven by ACT consolidation and +2.2% growth in pre-integration businesses. *Operating profit impacted by approx. -JPY 1.4 billion from ACT; pre-integration businesses improved by JPY 0.2 billion YoY. ■Net Sales ■Change vs. FY2025: Amount and Rate (¥millions) Ne

  7. Slide 7: Segment: Americas

    Segment: Americas (USA / Mexico / Brazil) *Net Sales +48.5% YoY, driven by ACT consolidation and +13.0% growth in existing businesses, mainly due to recovery in US customer sales. *Operating profit declined by -41.0% YoY, mainly due to a cost increase of approx. -JPY 0.5 billion, driven by excess pe

  8. Slide 8: Segment: China

    Segment: China *Net Sales +38.5% YoY, primarily driven by ACT consolidation; however, pre-integration businesses declined by -JPY 1 billion YoY due to a slowdown in the Chinese market. *Operating profit +193.0% YoY, supported by a contribution of JPY 1 billion from ACT; however, pre-integration busi

  9. Slide 9: Segment: Korea

    Segment: Korea *Net Sales declined by -13.3% YoY due to lost business resulting from changes in customer distribution channels for power lift gates. *Operating profit declined by -39.9% YoY, as cost reductions did not keep pace with the decrease in revenue. ■Net Sales (¥millions) ■ Change vs. FY2025

  10. Slide 10: Segment: Other Asia

    Segment: Other Asia (India / Indonesia / Vietnam / Thailand) *Net Sales +42.2% YoY, supported by ACT consolidation, despite a slight decline in pre-integration businesses. *Operating profit increased by JPY 0.6 billion YoY, driven by ACT; Pre-integration businesses were flat YoY, reflecting weak per

  11. Slide 11: Segment: Europe & Africa

    Segment: Europe & Africa (Hungary / Italy / Spain / Czech / Serbia / Morocco / UK) *Net Sales +51.5% YoY, driven by ACT consolidation, as well as strong sales in the Czech Republic and Hungary in pre-integration businesses. *Operating profit turned positive, supported by ACT and improved plant utili

  12. Slide 12: FY2026 Full-Year Consolidated Earnings Forecast

    FY2026 Full-Year Consolidated Earnings Forecast FY2026 Earnings Forecast Copyright © 2025 Hi-lex Corporation. All rights reserved.

  13. Slide 13: FY2026 Full-Year Consolidated Earnings Forecast

    FY2026 Full-Year Consolidated Earnings Forecast The FY2026 full-year consolidated earnings forecast includes the Hi-Lex Act Group. Performance is progressing largely in line with the consolidated earnings forecast announced on March 6, 2026. (¥millions) Forecast for the Full-Year Consolidated Actual

  14. Slide 14: Impact of Tariffs, The Middle East Situation, and Changes in the EV Market

    Impact of Tariffs, The Middle East Situation, and Changes in the EV Market Copyright © 2025 Hi-lex Corporation. All rights reserved.

  15. Slide 15: Impact of Tariffs and the Middle East Situation

    Impact of Tariffs and the Middle East Situation Impact of Tariffs on the Americas Business (including imported components from Japan, China, Korea, and other Asian regions) ■Since the onset of tariff impacts in FY2025, Tariff 関税回収状況 Recovery Status the Americas business has been affected by approxim

  16. Slide 16: Impact of Changes in the EV Market

    Impact of Changes in the EV Market Review of OEM EV Strategies Due to the slowdown in EV demand growth across many regions, OEMs are increasingly taking the following actions: ・Delaying EV development ・Canceling dedicated EV models ・Freezing investments in EV production facilities ・Reducing battery-

  17. Slide 17: Policy on Sale of Strategic Shareholdings & Shareholder Returns

    Policy on Sale of Strategic Shareholdings & Shareholder Returns Copyright © 2025 Hi-lex Corporation. All rights reserved.

  18. Slide 18: Policy on Strategic Shareholdings

    Policy on Strategic Shareholdings Taking into account share price fluctuations, we will continue to sell these holdings until either of the following conditions is met during FY ending October 2026: (i) The ratio to consolidated net assets falls to 10% or below; or (ii) Target Amount of Share Sales

  19. Slide 19: Shareholder Returns

    Shareholder Returns ■Continue providing stable, long-term dividends. ■Execute share buybacks flexibly. ■In FY2026, marking our 80th anniversary, we will also distribute a commemorative dividend. Maintaining Long-Term Stable Dividends Stable dividends + flexible (¥millions) shareholder returns (¥mill

  20. Slide 20: Shareholder Returns

    Shareholder Returns Basic Policy: Maintain Long-Term Stable Dividends Growth Shareholder Structural Investment Returns Reforms Investment in human capital Stable dividends Production capacity optimization New product development Share buybacks Optimization of logistics routes M&A Make decisions base

  21. Slide 21: Strengthening the Business Foundation and Accelerating Growth through Transformation

    Strengthening the Business Foundation and Accelerating Growth through Transformation Copyright © 2025 Hi-lex Corporation. All rights reserved.

  22. Slide 22: Structural Reform of Existing Businesses

    Structural Reform of Existing Businesses Copyright © 2025 Hi-lex Corporation. All rights reserved.

  23. Slide 23: Addressing Challenges in the Automotive Business: Production Structure (Japan)

    Addressing Challenges in the Automotive Business Business Structure Reform: Optimization of Production Structure (Japan) Current: Customer-Based Layout Future: Product- and ・Production sites located near customer Function-Based Layout factories, producing a wide range of products ・Consolidation of s

  24. Slide 24: Addressing Challenges in the Automotive Business: Logistics (Americas)

    Addressing Challenges in the Automotive Business Business Structure Reform: Logistics Efficiency and Production Capacity Optimization (North and Central America) Earnings Improvement Measures Sites in North and Central America An Example of Logistics Improvement in the Americas Hilex Act locations I

  25. Slide 25: Addressing Challenges in the Automotive Business: Chinese OEMs

    Addressing Challenges in the Automotive Business Responding to Market Changes: Addressing the Rapid Expansion of Chinese OEMs in China Challenges in the China Business ・Expanding sales to Chinese OEMs from Japan-led Hilex sites Current China Market Share (by Sales) Hilex Group Sites in China ・Chines

  26. Slide 26: Current Status of Existing Businesses and Direction for Strengthening

    Current Status of Existing Businesses and Direction for Strengthening Copyright © 2025 Hi-lex Corporation. All rights reserved.

  27. Slide 27: Expansion of Existing Business

    Expansion of Existing Business Development of New Products and New Customers ■Japan Operations (Advancing Modularization and Electrification) ・First-ever door module inquiries in the domestic market ・Growing adoption of electric actuators Door Module Seat Actuator Key components—including Operating

  28. Slide 28: Roadmap to Door System Supplier

    Roadmap to Door System Supplier From a Cable Supplier to a Door System Supplier Control Unit Module Door System Cable Actuator Transformation into a PLG System Closure System Supplier EPB System Door Module ・ Power Lift Gate Transmission Window Regulator etc. Seat Cable Module ・ Power Hinge Door Par

  29. Slide 29: Regional Product Portfolio

    Regional Product Portfolio Korea Americas Europe Door Business:100% China Cable Business:0% Japan Door Business:89% Cable Business:11% Door Business:82% Door Business:85% Cable Business:18% Others Cable Business:15% Cable 9% Other Asia Door Business:39% PSD Total 16% Door Business:28% Cable Business

  30. Slide 30: Product Development Strengths

    Product Development Strengths Hilex’s Core Strengths ■Globally Established Local-for-Local Production Structure ■Independent Development Capabilities in Each Region to Address Local Customer Needs Korea Europe China Control Cables Americas Japan ■Control cables, our core founding product, are develo

  31. Slide 31: Establishing a Development System for Power Closure Systems

    Establishing a Development System for Power Closure Systems Hilex’s Established Strengths ■Product development aligned with regional customer needs Power Closure Systems ■Independent development capabilities across regions Division Conventional Development Structure New Development Structure Informa

  32. Slide 32: Evolution into a Door System Supplier (Key Synergy Driver)

    Evolution into a Door System Supplier (Key Synergy Driver) Copyright © 2025 Hi-lex Corporation. All rights reserved.

  33. Slide 33: Integration of Hi-Lex and ACT Technologies

    Integration of Hi-Lex and ACT Technologies Hi-Lex products/technologies Integration into a Door System ACT’s Products / Technologies ECU door check link Power back door system Control Cables door hinge Window regulator Door locks(Side/Rear) ECU Door module Power Slide door system Copyright © 2025 Hi

  34. Slide 34: Why Become a System Supplier?

    Why is the transition to a system supplier necessary? Why Become a System Supplier? ①Evolution of vehicles driven by electrification Order & Supply and software Component Supplier(Cable、WR) ➁Growing demand from automakers for Japan / Other Asia system-level solutions ③Shift toward collaborative deve

  35. Slide 35: Power Closure Systems

    Strategic direction as a door system supplier Short- to To win new business awarded for sliding and back door mid-term systems by combining products and technologies, and establish proven results. Long- To be a trusted development partner, capable of term creating satisfying automatic power door sys

  36. Slide 36: Examples of Synergy Creation with Hilex Act

    Examples of Synergy Creation with Hilex Act Copyright © 2025 Hi-lex Corporation. All rights reserved.

  37. Slide 37: Synergy Examples

    Synergy Examples Various Synergies Leveraging Both Companies’ Resources Business Acquisition Using Technology & Product Common Products Integration Inquiries to Both Companies PLG Back Door Latch ECU PSD Customers Increased Opportunities through Common Products Integration of Both Companies’ Product

  38. Slide 38: ESG Initiatives

    ESG Initiatives Copyright © 2025 Hi-lex Corporation. All rights reserved.

  39. Slide 39: ESG Initiatives (FY2026)

    ESG Initiatives (FY2026) 【Environnment】 【Environnment】 Improving Efficiency through the Use of Reducing CO₂ Emissions through Renewable Energy Logistics Optimization Logistics Optimization Before Mexico Michigan Customers Long Distance / Higher CO₂ Emissions After Mexico Laredo Customers HI-LEX Hung

  40. Slide 40: ESG Topics (FY2026)

    ESGトピック(FY2026) 【Social】 【Social】 Strengthening a Diverse Talent Base ・Internship Program with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) ・Expanding engagement with global talent ・Promoting diversity Community Engagement in Takarazuka ・Building a talent base to support Sponsorship of the Kizuna Firewo

  41. Slide 41: First-Call Company for Customer's Better Choice

    As we continue to refine our attractive technologies and human resources, we strive to be a company that customers turn to first whenever they face challenges. “To be the First-Call Company for Customer’s better choice!!” We have defined this as our mission statement, and Hi-Lex Corporation will con

  42. Slide 42: Disclaimer

    Disclaimer This material is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an investment solicitation. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time of preparation and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially; the Company assum

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