Note: This document has been translated from a part of the Japanese original for reference purposes only. In the event of any discrepancy between this translated document and the Japanese original, the original shall prevail.
Summary of Consolidated Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2026 (Under Japanese GAAP) | May 11, 2026 |
Company name: | Asahi Broadcasting Group Holdings Corporation | |||||
Listing: | Tokyo Stock Exchange | |||||
Securities code: | 9405 | |||||
URL: | https://corp.asahi.co.jp/en/ | |||||
Representative: | Masayuki Nishide, President & CEO | |||||
Inquiries: | Daisuke Niizuma, General Manager, Management Strategy Division | |||||
Telephone: | +81-6-6458-5321 | |||||
Scheduled date of annual general meeting of shareholders: | June 24, 2026 | |||||
Scheduled date to commence dividend payments: | June 25, 2026 | |||||
Scheduled date to file annual securities report: | June 22, 2026 | |||||
Preparation of supplementary material on financial results: | Yes | |||||
Holding of financial results briefing: | Yes (for institutional investors and analysts) | |||||
(Yen amounts are rounded down to millions, unless otherwise noted.)
-
Consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 (from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026)
-
Consolidated operating results (Percentages indicate year-on-year changes.)
Net sales
Operating profit
Ordinary profit
Profit attributable to owners of parent
Fiscal year ended
Millions of yen
%
Millions of yen
%
Millions of yen
%
Millions of yen
%
March 31, 2026
95,998
4.4
4,763
83.8
4,415
76.2
4,456
78.1
March 31, 2025
91,923
1.6
2,591
211.3
2,506
246.6
2,502
-
Note: Comprehensive income
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026:
¥
6,364 million [
59.7%]
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025:
¥
3,985 million [
(4.9) %]
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share
Rate of return on equity
Ordinary profit to total assets ratio
Operating profit to net sales ratio
Fiscal year ended
Yen
Yen
%
%
%
March 31, 2026
106.69
-
5.6
3.4
5.0
March 31, 2025
59.95
-
3.3
2.0
2.8
Reference: Share of profit (loss) of entities accounted for using equity method
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026:
¥
(320) million
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025:
¥
(268) million
-
Consolidated financial position
Total assets
Net assets
Equity-to-asset ratio
Net assets per share
As of
Millions of yen
Millions of yen
%
Yen
March 31, 2026
134,518
84,266
61.4
1,976.68
March 31, 2025
128,538
78,226
59.6
1,834.61
Reference: Equity
As of March 31, 2026:
¥
82,604 million
As of March 31, 2025:
¥
76,564 million
(3) Consolidated cash flows
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Fiscal year ended
Millions of yen
Millions of yen
Millions of yen
Millions of yen
March 31, 2026
7,779
(2,379)
(2,010)
30,586
March 31, 2025
5,299
(3,809)
275
26,901
-
Consolidated operating results (Percentages indicate year-on-year changes.)
-
Cash dividends
Annual dividends per share
Total cash dividends (Total)
Payout ratio (Consolidated)
Ratio of dividends to net assets (Consolidated)
First quarter-end
Second quarter-end
Third quarter-end
Fiscal year-end
Total
Yen
Yen
Yen
Yen
Yen
Millions of yen
%
%
Fiscal year ended
-
6.00
-
7.00
13.00
542
21.7
0.7
March 31, 2025
Fiscal year ended
-
8.00
-
25.00
33.00
1,379
30.9
1.7
March 31, 2026
Fiscal year ending March 31, 2027
(Forecast)
-
8.00
-
12.00
20.00
30.9
- Consolidated financial result forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027 (from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027)
(Percentages indicate year-on-year changes.)
Net sales | Operating profit | Ordinary profit | Profit attributable to owners of parent | Basic earnings per share | |||||
Full year | Millions of yen | % | Millions of yen | % | Millions of yen | % | Millions of yen | % | Yen |
92,300 | (3.9) | 4,000 | (16.0) | 4,100 | (7.2) | 2,700 | (39.4) | 64.64 | |
(1) Significant changes in the scope of consolidation during the period: | None | ||
Newly included: | - | companies( | ) |
Excluded: | - | companies( | ) |
(2) Changes in accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates, and restatement | |||||
(i) | Changes in accounting policies due to revisions to accounting standards and other regulations: | None | |||
(ii) | Changes in accounting policies due to other reasons: | None | |||
(iii) | Changes in accounting estimates: | None | |||
(iv) | Restatement: | None | |||
Number of issued shares (common shares)
Total number of issued shares at the end of the period (including treasury shares)
As of March 31, 2026 | 41,833,000 | shares |
As of March 31, 2025 | 41,833,000 | shares |
(ii) | Number of treasury shares at the end of the period | ||
As of March 31, 2026 | 43,345 | shares | |
As of March 31, 2025 | 99,391 | shares |
(iii) Average number of shares outstanding during the period
Fiscal Year ended March 31, 2026 | 41,771,958 | shares |
Fiscal Year ended March 31, 2025 | 41,743,399 | shares |
-
Non-consolidated operating results (Percentages indicate year-on-year changes.)
Net sales
Operating profit
Ordinary profit
Profit
Fiscal year ended
Millions of yen
%
Millions of yen
%
Millions of yen
%
Millions of yen
%
March 31, 2026
7,058
0.8
635
31.3
588
23.9
877
(43.1)
March 31, 2025
7,005
5.6
484
262.2
475
158.9
1,542
184.1
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share
Fiscal year ended
Yen
Yen
March 31, 2026
21.00
-
March 31, 2025
36.94
-
- Non-consolidated financial position
Total assets | Net assets | Equity-to-asset ratio | Net assets per share | |
As of | Millions of yen | Millions of yen | % | Yen |
March 31, 2026 | 71,473 | 46,424 | 65.0 | 1,110.92 |
March 31, 2025 | 65,354 | 44,853 | 68.6 | 1,074.77 |
Reference: Equity
As of March 31, 2026: | ¥ | 46,424 million |
As of March 31, 2025: | ¥ | 44,853 million |
Financial results reports are exempt from audit conducted by certified public accountants or an audit firm.
Explanation concerning the appropriate use of forecasts and other special instructions (Caution regarding forward-looking statements, etc.)
Results forecasts and other forward-looking statements contained in this report are based on the assumptions, beliefs, and uncertainties in light of information available to the Company's management as of the publication date and do not represent promises by the Company or its management that these performance figures will be attained. Actual results may differ materially from forecasts due to a variety of factors.
Consolidated Financial Statements and Primary Notes
Consolidated Balance Sheet
(Millions of yen)
As of March 31, 2025
As of March 31, 2026
Assets
Current assets
Cash and deposits
21,879
21,979
Notes and accounts receivable - trade, and contract
assets
16,034
16,581
Securities
5,199
13,201
Inventories
1,819
1,741
Income taxes refund receivable
158
84
Other
4,437
3,105
Allowance for doubtful accounts
(1)
(4)
Total current assets
49,526
56,689
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Buildings and structures
37,186
38,496
Accumulated depreciation
(18,480)
(19,742)
Buildings and structures, net
18,706
18,753
Machinery, equipment and vehicles
25,043
25,404
Accumulated depreciation
(17,777)
(18,608)
Machinery, equipment and vehicles, net
7,265
6,795
Tools, furniture and fixtures
2,088
2,426
Accumulated depreciation
(1,538)
(1,737)
Tools, furniture and fixtures, net
550
688
Land
16,771
14,510
Leased assets
161
142
Accumulated depreciation
(134)
(119)
Leased assets, net
26
23
Construction in progress
82
125
Total property, plant and equipment
43,403
40,896
Intangible assets
Software
1,264
956
Software in progress
69
-
Goodwill
618
385
Other
138
140
Total intangible assets
2,091
1,482
Investments and other assets
Investment securities
17,354
18,107
Long-term loans receivable
18
23
Long-term prepaid expenses
4,802
5,295
Retirement benefit asset
5,593
7,508
Deferred tax assets
2,411
1,474
Other
3,316
3,040
Allowance for doubtful accounts
(14)
(23)
Total investments and other assets
33,483
35,426
Total non-current assets
78,978
77,804
Deferred assets
Bond issuance costs
33
24
Total deferred assets
33
24
Total assets
128,538
134,518
(Millions of yen)
As of March 31, 2025
As of March 31, 2026
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Short-term borrowings
50
50
Current portion of long-term borrowings
511
1,827
Lease liabilities
7
3
Accounts payable - other
10,118
9,758
Accrued expenses
2,569
3,123
Income taxes payable
292
2,346
Provision for bonuses for directors (and other officers)
71
160
Provision for dismantling costs
-
245
Other
6,877
5,855
Total current liabilities
20,498
23,370
Non-current liabilities
Long-term borrowings
4,658
1,924
Bonds payable
10,000
10,000
Lease liabilities
24
23
Retirement benefit liability
6,067
5,675
Asset retirement obligations
1,438
1,562
Long-term guarantee deposits
6,400
6,404
Deferred tax liabilities
180
286
Other
1,043
1,004
Total non-current liabilities
29,813
26,880
Total liabilities
50,312
50,251
Net assets
Shareholders' equity
Share capital
5,299
5,299
Capital surplus
6,026
6,032
Retained earnings
55,765
59,870
Treasury shares
(57)
(24)
Total shareholders' equity
67,033
71,178
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Valuation difference on available-for-sale securities
3,461
4,733
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans
6,069
6,693
Total accumulated other comprehensive income
9,531
11,426
Non-controlling interests
1,662
1,662
Total net assets
78,226
84,266
Total liabilities and net assets
128,538
134,518
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
Consolidated Statement of Income
(Millions of yen)
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026
Net sales
91,923
95,998
Cost of sales
61,759
63,485
Gross profit
30,164
32,513
Selling, general and administrative expenses
27,572
27,750
Operating profit
2,591
4,763
Non-operating income
Interest and dividend income
259
303
Derivative income
62
10
Other
142
164
Total non-operating income
464
478
Non-operating expenses
Interest expenses
87
111
Share of loss of entities accounted for using equity method
268
320
Loss on disposal of non-current assets
34
13
Provision of allowance for doubtful accounts
4
-
Loss on investments in investment partnerships
89
263
Other
64
117
Total non-operating expenses
549
825
Ordinary profit
2,506
4,415
Extraordinary income
Gain on sale of non-current assets
-
2,435
Gain on sale of investment securities
1,303
394
Gain on forgiveness of debts
22
-
Gain on change in equity
-
46
Gain on sale of businesses
-
720
Total extraordinary income
1,326
3,596
Extraordinary losses
Impairment losses
187
170
Loss on sale of investment securities
-
41
Loss on venue closing
-
43
Expenses related to relocation of subsidiaries
-
535
Loss on liquidation of subsidiaries
120
53
Total extraordinary losses
307
844
Profit before income taxes
3,525
7,167
Income taxes - current
460
2,412
Income taxes - deferred
615
287
Total income taxes
1,076
2,699
Profit
2,449
4,468
Profit (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests
(52)
11
Profit attributable to owners of parent
2,502
4,456
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
(Millions of yen)
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026
Profit
2,449
4,468
Other comprehensive income
Valuation difference on available-for-sale securities
(62)
1,278
Foreign currency translation adjustment
83
-
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans, net of tax
1,615
624
Share of other comprehensive income of entities
accounted for using equity method
(100)
(7)
Total other comprehensive income
1,535
1,895
Comprehensive income
3,985
6,364
Comprehensive income attributable to
Comprehensive income attributable to owners of parent
4,039
6,352
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests
(53)
11
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025
(Millions of yen)
Shareholders' equity
Share capital
Capital surplus
Retained earnings
Treasury shares
Total shareholders'
equity
Balance at beginning
of period
5,299
6,000
53,764
(36)
65,028
Changes during period
Dividends of surplus
(501)
(501)
Profit attributable to owners of parent
2,502
2,502
Purchase of
treasury shares
(66)
(66)
Disposal of treasury
shares
2
44
46
Change in ownership interest of parent due to transactions with
non-controlling interests
23
23
Change in scope of
consolidation
-
Net changes in items other than
shareholders' equity
-
Total changes
during period
-
25
2,001
(21)
2,005
Balance at end of
period
5,299
6,026
55,765
(57)
67,033
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Share acquisition rights
Non-controlling interests
Total net assets
Valuation difference on available-for-sale securities
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans
Total accumulated other
comprehensive income
Balance at beginning
of period
3,623
(83)
4,453
7,994
8
3,121
76,153
Changes during period
Dividends of surplus
-
(501)
Profit attributable to owners of parent
-
2,502
Purchase of
treasury shares
-
(66)
Disposal of treasury shares
-
46
Change in ownership interest of parent due to transactions with
non-controlling interests
-
23
Change in scope of
consolidation
-
Net changes in items other than
shareholders' equity
(161)
83
1,615
1,536
(8)
(1,459)
68
Total changes
during period
(161)
83
1,615
1,536
(8)
(1,459)
2,073
Balance at end of
period
3,461
-
6,069
9,531
-
1,662
78,226
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026
(Millions of yen)
Shareholders' equity
Share capital
Capital surplus
Retained earnings
Treasury shares
Total shareholders'
equity
Balance at beginning
of period
5,299
6,026
55,765
(57)
67,033
Changes during period
Dividends of surplus
(626)
(626)
Profit attributable to owners of parent
4,456
4,456
Purchase of
treasury shares
-
Disposal of treasury
shares
5
33
38
Change in ownership interest of parent due to transactions with
non-controlling interests
-
Change in scope of
consolidation
275
275
Net changes in items other than
shareholders' equity
-
Total changes
during period
-
5
4,105
33
4,144
Balance at end of
period
5,299
6,032
59,870
(24)
71,178
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Share acquisition rights
Non-controlling interests
Total net assets
Valuation difference on available-for-sale securities
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans
Total accumulated other
comprehensive income
Balance at beginning
of period
3,461
-
6,069
9,531
-
1,662
78,226
Changes during period
Dividends of surplus
-
(626)
Profit attributable to owners of parent
-
4,456
Purchase of
treasury shares
-
-
Disposal of treasury
shares
-
38
Change in ownership interest of parent due to transactions with
non-controlling interests
-
-
Change in scope of
consolidation
275
Net changes in items other than
shareholders' equity
1,271
-
624
1,895
-
0
1,895
Total changes
during period
1,271
-
624
1,895
-
0
6,040
Balance at end of
period
4,733
-
6,693
11,426
-
1,662
84,266
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(Millions of yen) | ||
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 | For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 | |
Cash flows from operating activities | ||
Profit before income taxes | 3,525 | 7,167 |
Depreciation | 3,542 | 3,566 |
Impairment losses | 187 | 170 |
Amortization of goodwill | 113 | 93 |
Gain on forgiveness of debts | (22) | - |
Loss (gain) on change in equity | - | (46) |
Loss (gain) on sale of businesses | - | (720) |
Loss on venue closing | - | 43 |
Expenses related to relocation of subsidiaries | - | 535 |
Loss (gain) on liquidation of subsidiaries | 120 | 53 |
Increase (decrease) in allowance for doubtful accounts | 10 | 12 |
Increase (decrease) in retirement benefit liability | (1,283) | (1,451) |
Interest and dividend income | (259) | (303) |
Interest expenses | 87 | 111 |
Loss (gain) on disposal of non-current assets | 34 | 13 |
Loss (gain) on sale of non-current assets | - | (2,435) |
Loss (gain) on sale of investment securities | (1,303) | (352) |
Loss (gain) on investments in investment partnerships | 89 | 263 |
Decrease (increase) in trade receivables | (2,035) | (468) |
Decrease (increase) in inventories | 141 | 79 |
Increase (decrease) in trade payables | 1,605 | (318) |
Decrease (increase) in investment | 23 | 353 |
Other, net | 868 | 1,374 |
Subtotal | 5,444 | 7,742 |
Interest and dividends received | 339 | 487 |
Interest paid | (77) | (111) |
Income taxes refund (paid) | (407) | (339) |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 5,299 | 7,779 |
(Millions of yen) | ||
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 | For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 | |
Cash flows from investing activities | ||
Purchase of securities | - | (6,318) |
Payments into time deposits | (22) | (21) |
Proceeds from withdrawal of time deposits | 263 | 9 |
Proceeds from redemption of securities | - | 1,900 |
Decrease (increase) in short-term loans receivable | 77 | (23) |
Purchase of property, plant and equipment | (4,567) | (2,526) |
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment | 0 | 4,424 |
Proceeds from earnest related sales of property, plant and equipment | 417 | - |
Purchase of intangible assets | (330) | (180) |
Purchase of long-term prepaid expenses | (713) | (1,080) |
Purchase of investment securities | (42) | (59) |
Proceeds from sale of investment securities | 1,682 | 732 |
Purchase of shares of subsidiaries resulting in change in scope of consolidation | (139) | - |
Proceeds from purchase of shares of subsidiaries resulting in change in scope of consolidation | - | 113 |
Payments for sale of shares of subsidiaries resulting in change in scope of consolidation | (440) | - |
Proceeds from sale of businesses | - | 720 |
Other, net | 4 | (70) |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (3,809) | (2,379) |
Cash flows from financing activities | ||
Increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings | (109) | - |
Proceeds from long-term borrowings | 1,630 | - |
Repayments of long-term borrowings | (616) | (1,364) |
Proceeds from issuance of bonds | 4,971 | - |
Redemption of bonds | (5,000) | - |
Purchase of treasury shares | (66) | - |
Dividends paid | (501) | (626) |
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests | (11) | (11) |
Repayments of lease liabilities | (20) | (7) |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 275 | (2,010) |
Effect of exchange rate change on cash and cash equivalents | 0 | - |
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 1,765 | 3,389 |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 25,136 | 26,901 |
Increase in cash and cash equivalents resulting from inclusion of subsidiaries in consolidation | - | 295 |
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents resulting from change in scope of consolidation | (0) | - |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 26,901 | 30,586 |
―
