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LIXIL CORPORATION October 31, 2025

Consolidated Financial Results for the First Half Ended September 30, 2025

(International Financial Reporting Standards)

Stock Listings: Tokyo, Nagoya

URL: https://www.lixil.com/en/investor/

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Contact:

LIXIL CORPORATION

5938

Kinya Seto, Director, Representative Executive Officer, President & CEO

Aya Kawai, Senior Vice President, Leader, Investor Relations Office



Telephone: +81-50-1790-5041

Scheduled date to file semi-annual securities report:

Scheduled date to commence dividend payments:

Preparation of supplementary material on financial results:

Holding of financial results briefing:

November 11, 2025

November 28, 2025

Yes

Yes (For investment analysts and institutional investors)

(Amounts less than one million Japanese yen are rounded)

  1. Consolidated Financial Results for the H1 of FY Ending March, 2026 (April 1 through September 30, 2025)
    1. Consolidated Operating Results (Percentages indicate year-on-year changes)

      From Continuing Operations

      Revenue

      Core earnings

      Operating profit

      Profit before tax

      Profit

      Million yen

      %

      Million yen

      %

      Million yen

      %

      Million yen

      %

      Million yen

      %

      FYE 2026 H1

      735,942

      △0.5

      16,862

      60.4

      11,407

      15.5

      4,459

      9.1

      3,899

      -

      FYE 2025 H1

      739,775

      1.0

      10,511

      18.9

      9,880

      49.0

      4,087

      54.5

      3,810

      -

      Including Discontinued Operations

      Profit

      Profit attributable to owners of the parent

      Total comprehensive income

      Basic earnings per share

      Diluted earnings per share

      Million yen

      %

      Million yen

      %

      Million yen

      %

      Yen

      Yen

      FYE 2026 H1

      3,899

      -

      3,355

      -

      32,119

      -

      11.67

      11.67

      FYE 2025 H1

      3,794

      -

      3,932

      -

      17,828

      -

      13.69

      13.69

      Note: Core earnings is calculated by deducting the cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) from revenue.

    2. Consolidated Financial Position

    Total assets

    Total equity

    Equity attributable to owners of the parent

    Ratio of equity attributable

    to owners of the parent to total assets

    Million yen

    Million yen

    Million yen

    %

    FYE 2026 H1

    1,867,417

    639,394

    636,571

    34.1

    FYE 2025

    1,830,804

    620,070

    617,886

    33.7

  2. Cash Dividends

    Annual dividends per share

    End of Q1

    End of Q2

    End of Q3

    End of period

    For the year

    Yen

    Yen

    Yen

    Yen

    Yen

    FYE 2025

    -

    45.00

    -

    45.00

    90.00

    FYE 2026

    -

    45.00

    FYE 2026

    (forecast)

    -

    45.00

    90.00

    Note: Revision of dividends forecast after the recent announcement: None

  3. Consolidated Forecast for the FY Ending March, 2026 (April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026)

(Percentages indicate year-on-year changes)

From Continuing Operations

Revenue

Core earnings

Operating profit

Profit before tax

Profit for the year

FYE 2026

Million yen

%

Million yen

%

Million yen

%

Million yen

%

Million yen

%

1,540,000

2.3

35,000

11.7

30,000

1.1

21,000

4.2

8,000

252.7

Including Discontinued Operations

Profit for the year

Profit for the year

attributable to owners of the parent

Basic earnings per share

FYE 2026

Million yen

%

Million yen

%

Yen

8,000

260.6

8,000

299.7

27.85

Note: Revision of consolidated operating performance forecast after the recent announcement: None

* Notes

(1) Significant changes in the scope of consolidation during the period: None

Newly consolidated company: None

Excluded company: None

(2) Changes in accounting policies and accounting estimate

(i) Changes in accounting policies required by IFRS: None

(ii) Changes in accounting policies due to other reasons: None

(iii) Changes in accounting estimate: None

(3) Outstanding shares (Common shares)

(i) Outstanding shares including treasury shares

(ii) Treasury shares

(iii) Average number of shares during the first half

(September 30, 2025)

287,514,957

shares

(September 30, 2025)

67,522

shares

(September 30, 2025)

287,391,289

shares

(FY ended March 31, 2025)

287,340,460

shares

(FY ended March 31, 2025)

66,074

shares

(September 30, 2024)

287,242,866

shares

* This financial results report is exempt from review conducted by certified public accountants or an audit firm.

* Proper use of earnings forecasts, and other special matters

(Cautionary statements with respect to forward-looking statements)

Performance forecast and other forward-looking statements contained in this report are based on information currently available and

on certain assumptions deemed rational at the time of this report's release. Due to various circumstances, however, actual results

may differ significantly from such statements.

(How to access supplementary financial results material)

The financial results presentation material "H1 Results for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2026 (IFRS) (From April 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025)"

has been posted on TDnet and the Company's website on October 31, 2025.

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  1. Overview of Operating Results ....................................................................................................................................................

  2. Consolidated Financial Statements …........................................................................................................................................

    1. Consolidated Statement of Financial Position ….........................................................................................................

    2. Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss and Comprehensive Income ............................................................ Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss ........................................................................................................................

      Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income ..................................................................................................

    3. Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity .............................................................................................................

    4. Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows ............................................................................................................................

    5. Notes related to Financial Statements .............................................................................................................................

(Notes related to Going Concern Assumptions) ........................................................................................................... (Segment Information) ............................................................................................................................................................

  1. Overview of Operating Results

    An overview of operating results and financial position for the first half (six months ended September 30, 2025) is presented in the supplementary financial results material.

    The supplementary financial results material "H1 Results for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2026 (IFRS) (From April 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025)" has been posted on TDnet and the Company's website on October 31, 2025.

  2. Consolidated Financial Statements
    1. Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

      (Unit: Millions of yen)

      As

      of

      March 31, 2025

      (As

      End of H1

      of September 30,

      2025)

      ASSETS

      Current assets:

      Cash and cash equivalents

      Y

      123,527

      Y

      118,916

      Trade and other receivables

      283,914

      287,249

      Inventories

      243,926

      257,926

      Contract assets

      17,861

      19,438

      Income taxes receivable

      1,691

      2,318

      Other financial assets

      7,176

      7,464

      Other current assets

      22,993

      21,540

      Subtotal

      701,088

      714,851

      Assets held for sale

      153

      1,939

      Total current assets

      701,241

      716,790

      Non-current assets:

      Property, plant and equipment

      365,552

      359,288

      Right-of-use assets

      63,530

      64,561

      Goodwill and other intangible assets

      545,561

      567,723

      Investment property

      2,406

      2,468

      Investments accounted for using the equity method

      7,561

      9,832

      Other financial assets

      60,994

      64,711

      Deferred tax assets

      80,145

      79,124

      Other non-current assets

      3,814

      2,920

      Total non-current assets

      1,129,563

      1,150,627

      Total assets

      Y

      1,830,804

      Y

      1,867,417

      (Unit: Millions of yen)

      As

      of

      March 31, 2025

      (As

      End of H1

      of September 30,

      2025)

      LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

      LIABILITIES

      Current liabilities:

      Trade and other payables

      Y

      246,802

      Y

      246,188

      Bonds and borrowings

      190,337

      171,907

      Lease liabilities

      19,786

      20,665

      Contract liabilities

      9,850

      12,487

      Income taxes payable

      8,129

      9,439

      Other financial liabilities

      4,437

      4,914

      Provisions

      1,156

      2,430

      Other current liabilities

      91,286

      87,753

      Total current liabilities

      571,783

      555,783

      Non-current liabilities:

      Bonds and borrowings

      402,209

      430,322

      Lease liabilities

      45,468

      45,362

      Other financial liabilities

      29,581

      28,606

      Net defined benefit liabilities

      72,975

      77,896

      Provisions

      6,595

      9,139

      Deferred tax liabilities

      75,628

      73,960

      Other non-current liabilities

      6,495

      6,955

      Total non-current liabilities

      638,951

      672,240

      Total liabilities

      1,210,734

      1,228,023

      EQUITY

      Share capital

      68,654

      68,807

      Capital surplus

      221,587

      221,562

      Treasury shares

      -138

      -140

      Other components of equity

      121,146

      149,294

      Retained earnings

      206,637

      197,048

      Equity attributable to owners of the parent

      617,886

      636,571

      Non-controlling interests

      2,184

      2,823

      Total equity

      620,070

      639,394

      Total liabilities and equity

      Y

      1,830,804

      Y

      1,867,417

      (2) Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss and Comprehensive Income

      Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss

      (Unit: Millions of yen)

      Six months ended September 30, 2024

      Six months ended September 30, 2025

      Continuing operations

      Revenue

      Y

      739,775

      Y

      735,942

      Cost of sales

      -498,585

      -484,042

      GROSS PROFIT

      241,190

      251,900

      Selling, general and administrative expenses

      -230,679

      -235,038

      Other income

      3,455

      4,144

      Other expenses

      -4,086

      -9,599

      OPERATING PROFIT

      9,880

      11,407

      Finance income

      2,120

      1,950

      Finance costs

      -7,842

      -8,719

      Share of loss of associates accounted

      for using the equity method

      -71

      -179

      PROFIT BEFORE TAX FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

      4,087

      4,459

      Income tax expenses

      -7,897

      -560

      PROFIT (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

      Discontinued operations

      PROFIT FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

      -3,810

      16

      3,899

      -

      PROFIT (LOSS)

      Profit (loss) attributable to:

      -3,794

      3,899

      Owners of the parent

      Continuing operations

      -3,948

      3,355

      Discontinued operations

      16

      -

      Total

      -3,932

      3,355

      Non-controlling interests

      138

      544

      PROFIT (LOSS)

      Y

      -3,794

      Y 3,899

      (Unit: Yen)

      Six months ended September 30, 2024

      Six months ended September 30, 2025

      Earnings (Losses) per share

      Basic (yen per share)

      Continuing operations

      -13.75

      11.67

      Discontinued operations

      0.06

      -

      Total

      -13.69

      11.67

      Diluted (yen per share)

      Continuing operations

      -13.75

      11.67

      Discontinued operations

      0.06

      -

      Total

      -13.69

      11.67

      Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

      (Unit: Millions of yen)

      Six months ended September 30, 2024

      Six months ended September 30, 2025

      PROFIT (LOSS)

      OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

      Y

      -3,794

      Y

      3,899

      Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss

      Net fair value gain (loss) on equity instruments measured

      through other comprehensive income

      -869

      2,898

      Remeasurements of defined benefit pension plans

      105

      -21

      Total of items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss

      -764

      2,877

      Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss

      Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations

      -12,065

      23,552

      Net fair value gain (loss) on hedging instruments entered into for

      cash flow hedges

      -1,203

      1,618

      Share of other comprehensive income of associates accounted

      for using the equity method

      -2

      173

      Total items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss

      -13,270

      25,343

      Other comprehensive income, net of tax

      -14,034

      28,220

      TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

      Total comprehensive income attributable to:

      -17,828

      32,119

      Owners of the parent

      -18,059

      31,486

      Non-controlling interests

      231

      633

      TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

      Y

      -17,828

      Y 32,119

      1. Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

        (Unit: Millions of yen)

        Equity attributable to owners of the parent

        Share capital

        Capital surplus

        Treasury shares

        Other components of equity

        Net fair value gain (loss) on equity instruments measured through other comprehensive income

        Remeasurements of defined benefit pension plans

        Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations

        Net fair value gain (loss) on hedging instruments entered into for cash flow hedges

        BALANCE AS OF APRIL 1, 2024

        68,530

        221,632

        -126

        16,743

        -

        107,390

        1,443

        Profit (loss)

        Other comprehensive income

        -

        -

        -

        -

        -

        -

        -

        -869

        -

        105

        -

        -12,158

        -

        -1,203

        Total comprehensive income

        -

        -

        -

        -869

        105

        -12,158

        -1,203

        Purchase of treasury shares

        -

        -

        -5

        -

        -

        -

        -

        Disposal of treasury shares

        -

        -0

        0

        -

        -

        -

        -

        Share-based payment transactions

        124

        -71

        -

        -

        -

        -

        -

        Dividends

        Changes in interests in subsidiaries

        -

        -

        -

        -

        -

        -

        -

        that do not result in the Group losing

        -

        -29

        -

        -

        -

        -

        -

        control over the subsidiaries Transfers from other components of

        equity to retained earnings

        -

        -

        -

        -2

        -105

        -

        -

        Total transactions with owners

        124

        -100

        -5

        -2

        -105

        -

        -

        BALANCE AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

        68,654

        221,532

        -131

        15,872

        -

        95,232

        240

        BALANCE AS OF APRIL 1, 2025

        68,654

        221,587

        -138

        16,295

        -

        104,296

        558

        Profit (loss)

        Other comprehensive income

        -

        -

        -

        -

        -

        -

        -

        2,898

        -

        -21

        -

        23,463

        -

        1,618

        Total comprehensive income

        -

        -

        -

        2,898

        -21

        23,463

        1,618

        Purchase of treasury shares

        -

        -

        -2

        -

        -

        -

        -

        Disposal of treasury shares

        -

        -0

        0

        -

        -

        -

        -

        Share-based payment transactions

        153

        -19

        -

        -

        -

        -

        -

        Dividends

        Changes in interests in subsidiaries

        -

        -

        -

        -

        -

        -

        -

        that do not result in the Group losing

        -

        -6

        -

        -

        -

        -

        -

        control over the subsidiaries Transfers from other components of

        equity to retained earnings

        -

        -

        -

        -4

        21

        -

        -

        Total transactions with owners

        153

        -25

        -2

        -4

        21

        -

        -

        BALANCE AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2025

        68,807

        221,562

        -140

        19,189

        -

        127,759

        2,176

        (Unit: Millions of yen)

        Equity attributable to owners of the parent

        Non-controlling interests

        Total equity

        Other components of

        equity

        Retained earnings (losses)

        Total

        Other

        Total

        BALANCE AS OF APRIL 1, 2024

        2

        125,578

        226,897

        642,511

        1,827

        644,338

        Profit (loss)

        Other comprehensive income

        -

        -2

        -

        -14,127

        -3,932

        -

        -3,932

        -14,127

        138

        93

        -3,794

        -14,034

        Total comprehensive income

        -2

        -14,127

        -3,932

        -18,059

        231

        -17,828

        Purchase of treasury shares

        -

        -

        -

        -5

        -

        -5

        Disposal of treasury shares

        -

        -

        -

        0

        -

        0

        Share-based payment transactions Dividends

        Changes in interests in subsidiaries

        -

        -

        -

        -

        -

        -12,922

        53

        -12,922

        -

        -

        53

        -12,922

        that do not result in the Group losing

        -

        -

        -

        -29

        29

        -

        control over the subsidiaries Transfers from other components of

        equity to retained earnings

        -

        -107

        107

        -

        -

        -

        Total transactions with owners

        -

        -107

        -12,815

        -12,903

        29

        -12,874

        BALANCE AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

        0

        111,344

        210,150

        611,549

        2,087

        613,636

        BALANCE AS OF APRIL 1, 2025

        -3

        121,146

        206,637

        617,886

        2,184

        620,070

        Profit (loss)

        -

        -

        3,355

        3,355

        544

        3,899

        Other comprehensive income

        173

        28,131

        -

        28,131

        89

        28,220

        Total comprehensive income

        173

        28,131

        3,355

        31,486

        633

        32,119

        Purchase of treasury shares

        -

        -

        -

        -2

        -

        -2

        Disposal of treasury shares

        -

        -

        -

        0

        -

        0

        Share-based payment transactions

        -

        -

        -

        134

        -

        134

        Dividends

        Changes in interests in subsidiaries

        -

        -

        -12,927

        -12,927

        -

        -12,927

        that do not result in the Group losing

        -

        -

        -

        -6

        6

        -

        control over the subsidiaries Transfers from other components of

        equity to retained earnings

        -

        17

        -17

        -

        -

        -

        Total transactions with owners

        -

        17

        -12,944

        -12,801

        6

        -12,795

        BALANCE AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2025

        170

        149,294

        197,048

        636,571

        2,823

        639,394

      2. Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

      (Unit: Millions of yen)

      Six months ended September 30, 2024

      Six months ended September 30, 2025

      OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

      Profit before tax from continuing operations

      Y

      4,087

      Y

      4,459

      Profit before tax from discontinued operations

      23

      -

      Profit before tax

      4,110

      4,459

      Depreciation and amortization

      41,825

      40,952

      Impairment losses

      254

      2,650

      Interest and dividend income

      -1,546

      -1,767

      Interest expense

      6,047

      5,627

      Gain from remeasurement relating to application of the equity

      method

      -

      -1,647

      Share of (profit) loss of associates accounted for

      using the equity method

      71

      179

      Losses (gains) on disposal of property, plant and equipment

      -50

      375

      Decrease (increase) in trade and other receivables

      22,505

      1,016

      Decrease (increase) in inventories

      -4,441

      -8,795

      (Decrease) increase in trade and other payables

      -7,703

      -2,844

      (Decrease) increase in net defined benefit liabilities

      -578

      351

      Other

      -13,168

      1,181

      Subtotal

      47,326

      41,737

      Interest received

      857

      1,009

      Dividends received

      747

      808

      Interest paid

      -5,848

      -5,903

      Income taxes paid

      -2,691

      -7,647

      Net cash generated by operating activities

      Y

      40,391

      Y 30,004

      (Unit: Millions of yen)

      Six months ended September 30, 2024

      Six months ended September 30, 2025

      INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

      Decrease (increase) in time deposits

      Y

      279

      Y

      1,235

      Purchase of property, plant and equipment

      -15,510

      -12,944

      Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment

      473

      362

      Purchase of intangible assets

      -5,200

      -4,775

      Decrease (increase) in short-term loans receivable

      5,135

      110

      Purchase of investments

      -56,038

      -102,995

      Proceeds from sale and redemption of investments

      56,031

      103,074

      Payments for absorption-type company split

      -2,362

      -

      Payments for acquisition of subsidiaries

      -85

      -

      Other

      534

      -796

      Net cash used in investing activities

      Y

      -16,743

      Y

      -16,729

      FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

      Dividends paid

      Y

      -12,922

      Y

      -12,927

      (Decrease) increase in short-term borrowings and commercial paper

      -11,951

      -17,003

      Proceeds from long-term borrowings

      36,189

      85,387

      Repayment of long-term borrowings

      -76,705

      -38,017

      Proceeds from issuance of bonds

      35,835

      -

      Redemption of bonds

      -

      -25,000

      Lease liabilities paid

      -10,891

      -11,511

      Other

      -1

      -3

      Net cash used in financing activities

      Y

      -40,446

      Y

      -19,074

      INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

      -16,798

      -5,799

      CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR

      124,485

      123,527

      EFFECTS OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON THE BALANCE OF

      CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS HELD IN FOREIGN CURRENCIES

      -599

      1,188

      CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE PERIOD

      Y

      107,088

      Y 118,916

      (5) Notes related to Financial Statements

      (Notes related to Going Concern Assumptions)

      Not applicable.

      (Segment Information)

      1. Description of Reportable Segments

      The Group's reportable segments are those for which discrete financial information is available among the

      Group's constituent units and regular evaluation by the Board of Directors is performed in order to decide how

      resources are allocated and performance is assessed.

      The Group is managed based on three reportable segments consisting of the "Water Technology Business" , the "Housing Technology Business" and the "Living Business" with the performance of their respective business units reported to the Board of Executive Officers or Board of Directors.

      The "Water Technology Business" includes manufacturing and sales of sanitaryware, faucets, bathroom fixtures, and other items. The "Housing Technology Business" includes manufacturing and sales of sashes, doors, shutters, curtain walls, and other items and provides services such as proposals for housing solutions and management of real estate. The "Living Business" includes manufacturing and sales of kitchen, vanity and wooden interior

      materials.

      Change in reporting segment classification

      In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, the Group reported in two segments, which include "Water Technology Business" and "Housing Technology Business". However, from the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, the Group has decided to change to report in three segments, which include "Water Technology Business", "Housing Technology Business", and "Living Business".

      The reason for the reporting segments change is that the Group has established the new segment, "Living Business", by integrating the kitchen and washstand cabinet unit business from the "Water Technology Business" and the wooden interior materials business from the "Housing Technology Business". These businesses share many similarities in terms of products, manufacturing processes, and business models. This integration is part of the Group's focus on its strategic initiative to improve profitability of the Japan business and strengthen the

      Group's business structure, while also providing new value to end users.

      As a change, kitchen and washstand cabinet unit business, previously included in the "Water Technology Business," and the wooden interior materials business, previously included in the "Housing Technology Business," will be classified under the "Living Business" in the new segments.

      The segment information for the six months ended September 30, 2024, is presented based on the new reportable segments classification.

      2. Methods of measurement for the amounts of revenue and profit or loss for each reportable segment

      The accounting policies of each reportable segment are consistent with those for the preparation of the consolidated financial statements. Profit or loss for reportable segments is presented on the basis of core

      earnings or losses. Intersegment revenue or transfers are determined based on market prices.

  3. Information on the amounts of revenue, profit or loss, and other items for each reportable segment For the six months ended September 30, 2024 (April 1 through September 30, 2024)

(Unit: Millions of yen)

Reportable Segments

Total

Reconciliations (Note 2)

Consolidated

Water Technology

Business

Housing Technology

Business

Living Business

Revenue

Revenue from external

customers

Intersegment revenue or

transfers

Y 395,734

1,120

Y 257,799

3,436

Y 86,242

11,547

Y 739,775

16,103

Y

-16,103

Y 739,775

-

Total

396,854

261,235

97,789

755,878

-16,103

739,775

Segment profit (Note 1)

14,041

12,307

2,727

29,075

-18,564

10,511

Other income

3,455

Other expenses

-4,086

Operating profit

9,880

Finance income

2,120

Finance costs

-7,842

Share of loss of associates

accounted

-71

Profit before tax from

continuing operations

4,087

For the six months ended September 30, 2025 (April 1 through September 30, 2025)

(Unit: Millions of yen)

Reportable Segments

Total

Reconciliations (Note 2)

Consolidated

Water

Technology Business

Housing

Technology Business

Living Business

Revenue

Revenue from external

customers

Intersegment revenue or

transfers

Y 391,790

1,102

Y 255,524

3,634

Y 88,628

11,712

Y 735,942

16,448

Y

-16,448

Y 735,942

-

Total

392,892

259,158

100,340

752,390

-16,448

735,942

Segment profit (Note 1)

20,556

12,257

3,446

36,259

-19,397

16,862

Other income

4,144

Other expenses

-9,599

Operating profit

11,407

Finance income

1,950

Finance costs

-8,719

Share of loss of associates

accounted

-179

Profit before tax from

continuing operations

4,459

(Notes)

  1. Segment profit is core earnings which are defined as revenue less cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses.

  2. A process of Segment profit reconciliations takes place for Company expenses that are not allocated to reportable

segments. These expenses primarily represent costs associated with administrative departments, including Human Resources, General Affairs, Finance and other departments of the Company.