Slide 1: First Quarter of Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2026
First Quarter of Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2026 (Jan 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2026） Unicharm Investor Meeting Presentation Materials May 8, 2026 Unicharm Corporation Copyright Copyright (c) (c) Unicharm Corporation. 2012 Unicharm All rights Corporation. All reserved. rights reserved. 1
Slide 2: Financial Performance Summary
First Quarter of Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2026 (January 1 to March 31) Financial Performance Summary Projections stated in these materials include those based on the Company’s currently obtained assumptions, forecasts and plans regarding the future. Therefore, actual results may differ signif
Slide 3: Financial Results Summary: Consolidated and Japan
First Quarter (Q1) of Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2026 (FY2026) ~January 1 to March 31~ Financial Results Summary, cont. Sales 234.2 billion yen (YoY +2.9%) Consolidated Core Operating Profit 31.5 billion yen (YoY +8.5%) ⚫ As we launch our 13th medium-term management plan, the effects of the "st
Slide 4: Financial Results Summary: Overseas
First Quarter (Q1) of Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2026 (FY2026) ~January 1 to March 31~ Financial Results Summary, cont. Overseas 5.9％ sales increase, 37.7％ profit increase ⚫ Asian region ended up with an increase in both sales and profit. Profitability has improved significantly alongside the g
Slide 5: Consolidated account highlights (Jan. to Mar.)
Increased revenue was secured as a result of "structural reforms," etc., while core operating income increased at a faster pace than sales growth, leading to improved profitability. The decline in pre-tax profit and profit attributable to the owners of parent company was due to a one- time impact fr
Slide 6: Sales and core operating income trend (quarterly)
Sales steadily grew in Q1 Core operating income also formed a clear recovery trend from the previous year, driven by the manifestation of structural reforms and investment effects. ⚫ Sales trend (quarterly) ⚫ Core operating income trend (quarterly) （Unit: 100 million yen） （Unit: 100 million yen） 2,3
Slide 7: Core operating income fluctuation (Jan. to Mar.)
Driven by top-line growth and improved raw material-related factors, the gross profit margin significantly improved by 0.8P. This absorbed the “agressive investments" aimed at medium- to long-term growth, leading to a shift in core operating income toward increased earnings. ⚫ Core operating income
Slide 8: Geographical segment information (Jan. to Mar.)
In Japan, we have maintained the top market share and high profitability; a turnaround is expected from Q2 onward as passing on value takes hold. Asia absorbed strategic upfront investments, including the pet care segment, through profitability improvement in existing business segments, resulting in
Slide 9: Core operating income margin by geographical segment
Japan maintained high profitability even amid an adjustment phase, while in other regions, passing on value took hold and the income margins improved steadily. Asia achieved a V-shaped recovery through strategic upfront investments and improvements in existing domains, strongly boosting the improvem
Slide 10: Sales ratio of overseas and Asian markets
Overseas and Asian markets maintain an overwhelming sales ratio ⚫ Sales ratio of ⚫ Sales ratio of overseas markets Asian markets 67.0％ 41.9％ Copyright Copyright (c) (c) Unicharm Corporation. 2012 Unicharm All rights Corporation. All reserved. rights reserved. 10
Slide 11: Business Segment Information (Jan. to Mar.)
In the personal care segment, profitability improvements driven by structural reforms became clearly evident, and double-digit profit growth led consolidated earnings. While continuing to make strategic investments in the pet care segment as a future growth pillar, we achieved strong sales growth on
Slide 12: Rate fluctuations by currency
The impact of exchange rate fluctuations resulted in an increase of approximately 6.4 billion yen in sales and approximately 600 million yen in core operating income. ⚫ Rate fluctuations by currency (Jan. to Mar. average rate) Currency 1Q of ‘25/12 rate 1Q of ‘26/12 rate Rate Change USA(USD) 152.60
Slide 13: Summary of Progress on Performance Forecast FY2026
Summary of Progress on Performance Forecast FY Ending December 31, 2026 ◆ Document notations WC: Wellness Care Business FC: Feminine Care Business BC: Baby Care Business PC: Pet Care Business Copyright (c) Unicharm 2012 Unicharm Corporation. Corporation. All rights All rights reserved. reserved.
Slide 14: FY2026 forecast: consolidated and Japan
FY2026 - Summary of forecasted results on consolidated basis, cont. Consolidated Sales 1,010 billion yen (YoY +6.8%) Core operating profit 136 billion yen (YoY +24.9%) Initiatives to achieve our consolidated business performance forecasts from Q2 onward. ① The effects of "structural reforms" and “ag
Slide 15: FY2026 forecast: Asia and other regions
FY2026 - Summary of forecasted results on consolidated basis, cont. ① In China, reputational damage has bottomed out, and sales have been on a recovery trajectory since March. We will accelerate the recovery of feminine care share with new products featuring proprietary technology. ② Baby care in In
Slide 16: Highlights of consolidated account forecast
We plan to exceed 1 trillion yen in consolidated sales for the first time, and net income attributable to owners of the parent company is also expected to reach an all-time high. In addition to a solid revenue base in Japan, North America, etc., the recovery in Asia, where the effects of structural
Slide 17: Shareholders Return Policy
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Slide 18: Shareholder's return and total return ratio history
In line with the capital policy outlined in the 13th medium-term management plan, we are significantly strengthening shareholders' return. We will implement measures, as planned, aimed at achieving a total return ratio of 65% or higher. ⚫ Shareholder′s return and total return ratio history (Unit: 10
Slide 19: Approach to realize a Cohesive Society (Social Inclusion)
Approach to realize a “Cohesive Society (Social Inclusion)” Copyright (c) Unicharm 2012 Unicharm Corporation. Corporation. All rights All rights reserved. reserved.
Slide 20: Kyo-sei Life Vision 2035: 16 key themes
Formulating Mid-to-Long Term ESG Objectives “Kyo-sei Life Vision 2035" ◆ 16 key themes with the goal in 2035 Copyright Copyright (c) (c) Unicharm Corporation. 2012 Unicharm All rights Corporation. All reserved. rights reserved. 20
Slide 21: 16 key themes of initiatives for a Cohesive Society
Formulating Mid-to-Long Term ESG Objectives “Kyo-sei Life Vision 2035" ◆16 key themes of initiatives to realize “Cohesive Society (Social Inclusion)” • Extension of healthy life expectancy and improvement of QOL Safeguarding the well-being • Coexistence with pets of individuals • Realizing a society
Slide 22: Vision of a cohesive society and brand essence
Believing in the unlimited potential of all people and contributing to the realization of a “cohesive society” in which people support each other by demonstrating a compassionate and altruistic spirit ➢ Provide unique one and only products and services that lead to our corporate brand essence “Love
Slide 23: Indicators and targets: well-being of individuals
Formulating Mid-to-Long Term ESG Objectives “Kyo-sei Life Vision 2035" Key initiatives, indicators, and target values ◆ Safeguarding the well-being of individuals Target value Key themes Indicators (As 100 for Target year 2024) Our aim is to provide products and services that contribute to the reali
Slide 24: Safeguarding the well-being of individuals
Safeguarding the well-being of individuals Extension of healthy life expectancy and improvement of QOL Coexistence with pets ⮚ We will provide value that supports its own uniqueness and ⮚ We will accelerate market growth through total care that drives market growth through the penetration of ADL*-ba
Slide 25: WC: Accelerating business development with in-house factories and OEM/ODM
(Safeguarding the well-being of individuals) WC: We will accelerate the speed of business development through the strategic use of in-house factories and OEM/ODM, and build successful models ⮚ We will accelerate the roll out of products through the flexible ⮚ We will expand our lineup of Japanese-st
Slide 26: PC: Accelerating business development with in-house factories and OEM/ODM
(Safeguarding the well-being of individuals) PC: We will accelerate the speed of business development through the strategic use of in-house factories and OEM/ODM, and build successful models ⮚ We will roll out our successful models in Japan and North America ⮚ By leveraging JIA PETS’s management res
Slide 27: FC: Accelerating business development with in-house factories and OEM/ODM
(Safeguarding the well-being of individuals) FC: We will accelerate the speed of business development through the strategic use of in-house factories and OEM/ODM, and build successful models ⮚ (China) ) We will continue to make new value proposals through ⮚ (Japan) We will support women's well-being
Slide 28: BC: Accelerating business development with in-house factories and OEM/ODM
(Safeguarding the well-being of individuals) BC: We will accelerate the speed of business development through the strategic use of in-house factories and OEM/ODM, and build successful models ⮚ We will support communities at high risk of infection with the world’s ⮚ We will cater to local values and
Slide 29: Indicators and targets: well-being of society
Formulating Mid-to-Long Term ESG Objectives “Kyo-sei Life Vision 2035" Key initiatives, indicators, and target values ◆ Safeguarding the well-being of society Target Key themes Indicators Target year value Our aim is to provide products and services that not only improve the safety, security, and sa
Slide 30: Safeguarding the well-being of society
Safeguarding the well-being of society Enhancing our corporate branding through the embedding of Practice of sustainable lifestyles “Love Your Possibilities” ⮚ We will promote the sustainable improvement of corporate value ⮚ We will promote the establishment of a sustainable revenue base through act
Slide 31: Indicators and targets: well-being of our planet
Formulating Mid-to-Long Term ESG Objectives “Kyo-sei Life Vision 2035" Key initiatives, indicators, and target values ◆ Safeguarding the well-being of our planet Target Key themes Indicators Target year value Our aim is to provide products and services that are sanitary and convenient, as well as to
Slide 32: Safeguarding the well-being of our planet
Safeguarding the well-being of our planet Expanding the social implementation of “RefF” Addressing climate change ⮚ By expanding RefF products and coordinating with local governments, we ⮚ By reducing CO₂ emissions across the entire value chain, we will improve will promote sustainable values throug
Slide 33: Horizontal recycling from disposable diapers
(Safeguarding the well-being of our planet）Expanding the social implementation of “RefF”) Aiming for a world with “zero waste” Taking on the Challenge of “Disposable Diapers to Horizontal Recycling from Disposable Diapers” ➢ Leading the way to a future where recycling is the norm—while maintaining t
Slide 34: History of horizontal recycling of disposable pants
(Safeguarding the well-being of our planet) Expanding the social implementation of “RefF” History of challenge for “horizontal recycling from disposable pants to disposable pants” ➢ Project history from launch to present Started development “Technology development” and Launched in Kyushu region Intr
Slide 35: Flow of recycling process of used disposable diapers
(Safeguarding the well-being of our planet) Expanding the social implementation of “RefF” Flow of recycling process of used disposable diapers ➢ Horizontal recycling (from disposable diaper to disposable diaper) i. Separation collection and transportation ii. Crushing, cleaning, and Used disposable
Slide 36: Occasions to spread information and experience recycling
(Safeguarding the well-being of our planet) Expanding the social implementation of “RefF” Providing the occasions to spread an information and go through an experience in extending an opportunity to come into contact with recycling ➢ Spread an information through SNS to deepen ➢ Introduce toilet tis
Slide 37: Society where diaper recycling is a natural matter
(Safeguarding the well-being of our planet) Expanding the social implementation of “RefF”) Create the society where “Disposable diaper recycling is a natural matter” ➢ Future vision using recycled materials (image) Copyright Copyright (c) (c) Unicharm Corporation. 2012 Unicharm All rights Corporatio
Slide 38: Indicators and targets: Unicharm Principles
Formulating Mid-to-Long Term ESG Objectives “Kyo-sei Life Vision 2035" Key initiatives, indicators, and target values ◆ Unicharm Principles Target Key themes Indicators Target year value Our aim is to pursue fairness and transparency in order to establish and retain stakeholder trust. Achieved the M
Slide 39: Unicharm Principles: sustainability management, governance, safety
Unicharm Principles Management practices that account for sustainability Practice of appropriate corporate governance ⮚ We will introduce ESG assessments into HR evaluation criteria for ⮚ Based on the dissemination of our "Charter of Actions" and a strong executives* and all employees to achieve new
Slide 40: Unicharm Principles: diversity management
Unicharm Principles Promotion of diversity management ⮚ We will increase the female management rate and promote ⮚ We will promote a real feeling of one's own growth through work management from diverse viewpoints with an autonomous career support system [Programs and systems that empower individuals
Slide 41: Selected in ESG investment indices adopted by GPIF
Unicharm Principles Selected in 6 ESG investment indices of stock composites adopted by GPIF Integrated Index Thematic Index *1 *2 E S *3 G Disclaimer is posted on the following website https://www.unicharm.co.jp/content/dam/sites/www_unicharm_co_jp/pdf/csr- eco/report/E_disclaimer_ms.pdf Other ESG
Slide 42: Fostering DX human resources toward new value creation
Fostering DX human resources toward new value creation Copyright (c) Unicharm 2012 Unicharm Corporation. Corporation. All rights All rights reserved. reserved.
Slide 43: Creating absolute value for consumers through digital technology
Achieve sustainable enhancement of corporate value and strengthen competitiveness by creating absolute value for consumers through use of digital technology Achieve a “Cohesive Society” (= Social Inclusion) Use digital technology to understand the psychology of customers and provide unique products
Slide 44: Model to maximize Life Time Value based on women
Creating a model to maximize Life Time Value (LTV) based on women Building long-term relationships with customers and accelerating the diversification of products and services ➢ LTV business area of MDX Division (Marketing by DX) Existing Marketing Division ＋ LTV business area of MDX Division Purcha
Slide 45: Maximizing LTV across businesses with Sofy Be
With a focus on women, maximize LTV by crossing businesses to BC, WC, etc. ➢ Developed our own menstrual health management app, “Sofy Be”. It supports well-being through personalized experiences powered by AI, eliminating users' underlying discomfort and staying close to their needs throughout their
Slide 46: Developing DX human resources globally
Initiatives to develop “DX human resources” globally to maximize customer lifetime value ⮚ By integrating Google Cloud's Gemini *1 and NotebookLM *1 into practical work *2, individual knowledge is transformed into shared organizational knowledge, maximizing the speed of strategic execution *1 Gemini
Slide 47: Examples of initiatives using digital technology
Examples of initiatives using digital technology Copyright (c) Unicharm 2012 Unicharm Corporation. Corporation. All rights All rights reserved. reserved.
Slide 48: Fostering resonant personnel for BOP Ship globally
Initiatives to foster “resonant personnel” who can realize “BOP Ship” on a global scale using digital technology ➢ “BOP-Ship”, Unicharm’s corporate culture that has been inherited from the establishment and evolving Always Absorb the best Take the lead to emphasize cooperation with speed overcome di
Slide 49: Establishment of global management
National and international initiatives using digital technology ➢ Improve the quality of operations, increase efficiency, improve the accuracy of management figures, and strengthen market competitiveness by renewing the core system ✓ Improvement of delivery date response level Improving customer ser
Slide 50: Japan initiatives utilizing digital technology-1
Japan initiatives utilizing digital technology-1 ➢ AI chatbot “Charm-san” that provides products & relevant ➢ “Team moony point program”, “Online moony information and “incontinent adult diaper counseling” that helps classes”, “moony-chan toilet training app” can select the best choice of disposable
Slide 51: Japan initiatives utilizing digital technology-2
Japan initiatives utilizing digital technology-2 ➢ Accelerate the realization of a healthy childrearing ➢ Promote a good sleeping environment and environment through a capital and business alliance appropriate care for babies through joint with First-Ascent Inc.*1 research with CHaiLD Co., Ltd. *2 b
Slide 52: Japan initiatives utilizing digital technology-3
Japan initiatives utilizing digital technology-3 ➢ Evolved value transmission through digital measures ➢ “Shop search system” can help find shops outside the store before visiting stores carrying products to improve customer satisfaction ➢ Developed “Digital Scrum System” to discover ➢ Strengthening
Slide 53: Japan initiatives utilizing digital technology-4
Japan initiatives utilizing digital technology-4 ➢ State-of-the-art smart factory in Kyushu utilizing a variety of autonomic machines and IoT and Logistics Center in Toyohama which has introduced automated equipment Industrial Robot SCADA＊1 Smart Logistics Kyushu Factory Toyohama Logistics Center *1
Slide 54: Overseas initiatives utilizing digital technology
Overseas initiatives utilizing digital technology ➢ Pet growth, health record tool + hospital introduction, and product purchasing platform “Pet note” Growth・Health Health Hospital Personnel Contents Health check records consultation search ＋ Product purchase （Quick commerce） ➢ An app “Sofy Girl Tal
Slide 55: Evaluation by external organizations and coordination
Evaluation by external organizations and coordination (FY 2026) ✓ Certified as a “Sports Yell Company 2026 Bronze+ (Plus)” ✓ Selected as a constituent of the “Nikkei Economic Moat Equity Index” February ✓ Certified as a “DX Certified Business Operator” by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Indus
Slide 56: Index inclusion and evaluation
Index inclusion and evaluation * In February 2025,the name of the MSCI ESG Leaders Indexes was changed to the MSCI Selection Indexes. * The inclusion of Unicharm Corporation in any MSCI index, and the use of MSCI logos, trademarks, service marks, and index names on this page, do not constitute a spo
Slide 57: Coordination with external organizations: GHG targets
Coordination with external organizations Absolute GHG Emissions Reduction Targets (Base Year: 2021 / Target Year: 2031 Scope 1 and 2: Reduction of 46.20% Scope 3: Reduction of 27.50% Copyright Copyright (c) (c) Unicharm Corporation. 2012 Unicharm All rights Corporation. All reserved. rights reserved
Slide 58: ESG-related scores and ratings
ESG-related scores and ratings 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Climate change B A- A- A- A- A A Forest CDP SCORES B B- B B A A A (timber) Water security B- B- B B A A A MSCI ESG RATINGS BBB 5.3 A 5.3 BBB 4.7 A 5.1 AA 5.7 AA 5.4 A 4.9 FTSE ESG RATINGS 3.5 3.7 3.9 4.0 4.２ 4.4 4.6 Copyright Copyrigh
Slide 59: Kyo-sei Life Vision 2030: examples of initiatives
“Kyo-sei Life Vision 2030” Examples of initiatives related to important themes Examples of initiatives Results “Excretion care” course Excretion care: 374 times in total (as of the end of Dec. 2025) Number of users for “Adult Diaper Counseling” Approx. 136,000 people (as of the end of Dec. 2025) Num
Slide 60: We support the Sustainable Development Goals
We support the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs). Copyright Copyright (c) (c) Unicharm Corporation. 2012 Unicharm All rights Corporation. All reserved. rights reserved.