Hi-lex Corporation · TSE:7279
Hi-lex — Q3 FY2026 Earnings Presentation
20 slides from Hi-lex's earnings presentation, Sep 4, 2026
Slide 1: FY2026 Third Quarter Financial Results IR Presentation
FY2026 Third Quarter Financial Results IR Presentation Hi-Lex Corporation September 4, 2026 Copyright © 2025 Hi-lex Corporation. All rights reserved. 1
Slide 2: Table of Contents
Table of Contents 【Performance & Financial Highlights】 – Overview of FY2026 Third Quarter Financial Results – Impact of Tariffs and the Middle East Situation 【Policy on Sale of Cross-shareholdings & Shareholder Returns】 Copyright © 2025 Hi-lex Corporation. All rights reserved. 2
Slide 3: Performance & Financial Highlights
Performance & Financial Highlights Copyright © 2025 Hi-lex Corporation. All rights reserved.
Slide 4: Overview of FY2026 Third Quarter Financial Results
Overview of FY2026 Third Quarter Financial Results Copyright © 2025 Hi-lex Corporation. All rights reserved.
Slide 5: Summary of FY2026 Third Quarter Financial Results
Summary of FY2026 Third Quarter Financial Results *Net sales increased, driven by an approximately JPY 78.3 billion contribution from the initial consolidation of HI-LEX ACT ("ACT"), as well as an approximately JPY 11.4 billion positive foreign exchange translation impact from yen depreciation and o
Slide 6: Consolidated Net Sales and Operating Profit by Region
Consolidated Net Sales and Operating Profit by Region ＊Third Quarter Cumulative Net Sales and Operating Profit by Segment （￥ billions） （￥ billions） Net Sales Operating profit 29.3 320.5 0.6 3.9 27.7 31.5 1.0 51.8 2.1 120.2 1.6 60.0 1.0 ▲ 2.4 Japan Americas China Korea Other Asia Europe & Consolidate
Slide 7: Segment: Japan
Segment: Japan *Net sales increased by 49.3% YoY, driven by ACT consolidation and 2.7% growth in pre- integration businesses. *Although operating losses expanded by approximately JPY 2.4 billion due to the impact of ACT consolidation, pre-integration businesses improved earnings by approximately JPY
Slide 8: Segment: Americas
Segment: Americas （USA / Mexico / Brazil） *Net sales increased by 53.1% YoY, driven by ACT consolidation, a positive foreign exchange impact of approximately JPY 4.7 billion, and 17.0% growth in pre-integration businesses. *Operating profit increased by approximately JPY 0.4 billion (86.9%) YoY,, su
Slide 9: Segment: China
Segment: China *Net sales increased by 47.1% YoY, driven primarily by the consolidation of ACT. Excluding the positive foreign exchange impact of approximately JPY 3.1 billion, pre-integration businesses recorded a decline of approximately JPY 1.9 billion (-5.4%), reflecting weak demand from Chinese
Slide 10: Segment: Korea
Segment: Korea *Net sales declined by JPY 4.0 billion (11.3%) YoY, reflecting lost business for system products (Power Lift Gates) following changes in customers’ distribution channels. *Operating profit decreased by JPY 0.4 billion (16.6%) YoY, mainly due to lower gross profit resulting from lost o
Slide 11: Segment: Other Asia
Segment: Other Asia （India / Indonesia / Vietnam / Thailand） *Net sales increased by 48.6% YoY, driven by ACT consolidation, while pre-integration businesses remained broadly in line with the prior year. *Operating profit increased, supported by a profit contribution of approximately JPY 1.0 billion
Slide 12: Segment: Europe & Africa
Segment: Europe & Africa (Hungary / Italy / Spain / Czech / Serbia / Morocco / UK) *Net sales increased by 50.2% YoY, driven by ACT consolidation, a positive foreign exchange impact of approximately JPY 2.5 billion, and higher sales at the Czech and Hungary operations in the pre-integration business
Slide 13: Impact of Tariffs and the Middle East Situation
Impact of Tariffs and the Middle East Situation Copyright © 2025 Hi-lex Corporation. All rights reserved.
Slide 14: 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
Slide 15: Policy on Sale of Cross-shareholdings & Shareholder Returns
Policy on Sale of Cross-shareholdings & Shareholder Returns Copyright © 2025 Hi-lex Corporation. All rights reserved.
Slide 16: Policy on Cross-Shareholdings
Policy on Cross-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 Calc
Slide 17: Shareholder Returns
Shareholder Returns ■Continue providing stable, long-term dividends. ■Execute share buybacks flexibly. ■In FY2026, marking our 80th anniversary, we distributed a commemorative dividend. (million yen) Maintaining Long-Term Stable Dividends Stable dividends + flexible shareholder returns (million yen)
Slide 18: 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
Slide 19: 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 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
Slide 20: 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