Screen Holdings declares interim dividend, Q2 sales and income decline

SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd. announced an interim dividend of JPY123.00 per share for the current fiscal year, payable on December 1, 2025. This aligns with the company's policy to target a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 30% or above, considering interim consolidated earnings and full fiscal year forecasts. The total dividends paid will amount to JPY11,696 million.

For the six months ended September 30, 2025, consolidated net sales were JPY274,299 million, a 1.1% decrease year-on-year. Operating income fell 20.2% to JPY46,454 million, while net income attributable to owners of parent decreased by 18.0% to JPY31,855 million. The decline in profitability was attributed to increased fixed costs and decreased sales, despite a moderate global economic recovery.

Segment-wise, Semiconductor Production Equipment (SPE) sales decreased by 4.6% to JPY218,597 million, with operating income down 17.6%. Graphic Arts Equipment (GA) saw a 2.3% sales increase to JPY25,809 million, but operating income dropped 39.7%. Display Production Equipment and Coater (FT) reported a significant sales increase of 61.4% to JPY23,556 million, with operating income up 4,121.4%. PCB-Related Equipment (PE) experienced a 20.3% sales decrease to JPY5,553 million, resulting in an operating loss of JPY227 million.