Hanwa posts stronger sales, plans stock split and share buyback

Hanwa Co., Ltd. announced consolidated net sales for the six months ended September 30, 2025, increased by 1.6% year-on-year to 1,279.1 bn yen, with ordinary income reaching 23.8 bn yen. Despite the sales growth, operating profit decreased by 4.0% to 27.7 bn yen due to higher personnel expenses, and net profit attributable to owners of the parent fell by 17.2% to 16.7 bn yen. The company maintains its full-year ordinary income forecast of 55 bn yen.

In a move to enhance shareholder value, Hanwa resolved to acquire up to 1,000,000 of its own shares, equivalent to 2.5% of total issued shares, for a maximum of 5.0 bn yen, with the acquisition period running from November 10, 2025, to September 30, 2026. This follows a previous 5.0 bn yen share repurchase completed in October.

Further changes to its capital structure include a five-for-one stock split, effective April 1, 2026, aimed at improving share liquidity and expanding its investor base. The company also announced an interim dividend of 125 yen per share for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, consistent with original expectations.