Hi-lex Corporation · TSE:7279
Hi-lex — Q1 FY2026 Earnings Presentation
22 slides from Hi-lex's earnings presentation, Mar 13, 2026
Slide 1: FY2026 First Quarter Financial Results IR Presentation
FY2026 First Quarter Financial Results IR Presentation Hi-Lex Corporation March 13, 2026 Copyright © 2025 Hi-lex Corporation. All rights reserved. 1
Slide 2: Table of Contents
Table of Contents 【Performance & Financial Highlights】 – Overview of FY2026 First Quarter Financial Results – Forecast of FY2026 Financial Results – Impact of Exchange Rates, Tariffs, and Semiconductor Supply 【Policy on Cross-shareholdings & Shareholder Returns】 Copyright © 2025 Hi-lex Corporation.
Slide 3: Performance & Financial Highlights
Performance & Financial Highlights Copyright © 2025 Hi-lex Corporation. All rights reserved.
Slide 4: Overview of FY2026 First Quarter Financial Results
Overview of FY2026 First Quarter Financial Results Copyright © 2025 Hi-lex Corporation. All rights reserved. 4
Slide 5: Summary of FY2026 First Quarter Financial Results
Summary of FY2026 First Quarter Financial Results ＊Net sales increased, driven by an approximately ¥26.0 billion increase resulting from the consolidation of HI-LEX ACT (here in after “ACT”), as well as growth in existing businesses, mainly in the Americas and Europe. ＊Operating profit decreased due
Slide 6: Segment: Japan
Segment: Japan * Net sales increased by 48.9%, driven by the contribution from ACT and a 2.2% increase in existing businesses. * Operating profit was significantly impacted by ACT (approx. ▲¥750 million); however, existing businesses improved profit by ¥169 million year on year. ■Net Sales ■Change v
Slide 7: Segment: Americas
Segment: Americas （USA / Mexico / Brazil） * Net sales increased by 47.0%, driven by the contribution from ACT and a 16.1% increase in existing businesses, despite the negative impact of lower sales due to Nexperia’s semiconductor shortage. * Operating profit declined further into a loss due to the i
Slide 8: Segment: China
Segment: China * Net sales increased by 42.9%, largely driven by the contribution from ACT. * Operating profit increased by 119.1%, driven by the profit contribution from ACT and a reduction in variable costs in existing businesses due to changes in product mix. ■Net Sales ■Change vs. FY2025: Amount
Slide 9: Segment: Korea
Segment: Korea * Net sales decreased 14.2% year on year, impacted by a decline in power liftgate sales. * Operating profit declined 24.8%, as fixed costs could not be sufficiently reduced in line with lower sales. ■Net Sales ■Change vs. FY2025: Amount and Rate (External Customers) （¥millions） Net Sa
Slide 10: Segment: Other Asia
Segment: Other Asia （India / Indonesia / Vietnam / Thailand） * Net sales increased by 38.9%, supported by ACT, despite a slight decline in existing businesses year on year. * Operating profit saw a significant year-on-year increase, driven by a profit contribution of approximately ¥600 million from
Slide 11: Segment: Europe & Africa
Segment: Europe & Africa (Germany / Hungary / Italy / Spain / Czech / Serbia / Morocco / UK) * Net sales increased by 49.9%, driven by ACT and strong sales in the Czech Republic. * Operating profit improved, supported by ACT and higher factory utilization at well-performing existing business sites,
Slide 12: Forecast of FY2026 Financial Results
Forecast of FY2026 Financial Results Copyright © 2025 Hi-lex Corporation. All rights reserved. 12
Slide 13: Forecast of FY2026 Financial Results
Forecast of FY2026 Financial Results Forecast includes the results of Hi-Lex ACT Group. Net income reflects ¥26,837 million in gain on bargain purchase. ＊As disclosed on March 6, 2026, in the notice regarding the revision of consolidated earnings forecasts for the second quarter (interim period) and
Slide 14: Impact of Exchange Rates, Tariffs, and Semiconductor Supply
Impact of Exchange Rates, Tariffs, and Semiconductor Supply Copyright © 2025 Hi-lex Corporation. All rights reserved. 14
Slide 15: Exchange Rate and Tariff Impact
Exchange Rate and Tariff Impact Impact of Exchange Rate Fluctuations on Our Business Performance While HI-LEX operates its overseas subsidiaries under the principle of “local production for local consumption,” ACT follows a different management approach. Until FY2025, exchange rate fluctuations had
Slide 16: Nexperia Semiconductor Issue — FY2026 Expected Impact
Nexperia Semiconductor Issue — FY2026 Expected Impact FY2026 Expected Impact ■Production disruptions at some North American customers began in late October. Several customers halted the production for about one month. ■The issue has been already almost solved and the production is increasing gradual
Slide 17: Policy on Cross-shareholdings & Shareholder Returns
Policy on Cross-shareholdings & Shareholder Returns Copyright © 2025 Hi-lex Corporation. All rights reserved. 17
Slide 18: Policy on cross-shareholdings
Polocy on cross-shareholdings Targeting Coss-shareholdings Ratio of 10% of Net Assets ¥8.3 billion has already been sold in the current fiscal year, with additional sales to be pursued. (billion yen) As disclosed in July 2025, in line with our initiative to implement management that is conscious of
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. (million yen) Maintaining Long-Term Stable Dividends Stable dividends + flexible shareholder returns (mil
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 Factory DX M&A Make decisions based on overall balance C
Slide 21: "To be the 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 will first reach out to whenever they face difficulties. “To be the First-Call Company for Customer’s better choice!!” We have defined this as our mission statement, and Hi-Lex Corporat
Slide 22: Notes and Disclaimers
Notes and Disclaimers This document is for informational purposes only and is not intended to solicit investment. The forward-looking statements contained in this document have been prepared by our company based on currently available information. These statements do not guarantee future business pe