Sugi Holdings' net profit soars 119% in strong interim performance

Sugi Holdings reported a substantial increase in its consolidated interim financial results for the period ending August 31, 2025. Net sales reached JPY 500,172 million, marking a 20.9% rise from the previous year, while operating profit climbed by 16.8% to JPY 23,696 million. Ordinary profit also saw a 12.9% increase, totaling JPY 24,236 million. The most significant jump was in net profit attributable to parent company shareholders, which surged by 119.1% to JPY 28,616 million, translating to JPY 158.13 per share.

Total assets for the interim period grew by JPY 59,684 million to JPY 554,801 million, while total liabilities increased by JPY 34,096 million to JPY 278,509 million. Shareholder equity also rose by JPY 25,588 million to JPY 276,292 million. The company's self-equity ratio was 49.8%. Sugi Holdings maintains its full-year forecast, projecting net sales of JPY 1,005,000 million and net profit attributable to parent company shareholders of JPY 44,200 million for the fiscal year ending February 2026.

In a key strategic move, Sugi Holdings completed the acquisition of shares in Seki Yakuhin Co., Ltd., on September 30, 2025, making it an equity-method affiliate. The acquisition, valued at JPY 22,500 million for a 49.0% stake, aims to accelerate business growth by integrating both companies' expertise and resources. The company plans to increase its stake in Seki Yakuhin to 51.0% within five years, at which point it will become a consolidated subsidiary.