Lion H1 FY26 operating profit rises 54.7% to JPY 20.7 billion; net sales increase 8.7% to JPY 216.8 billion

• Lion posted first-half net sales of JPY 216.84 billion, up 8.7% year on year; operating profit rose 54.7% to JPY 20.7 billion.
• Profit attributable to owners of the parent increased 12.9% to JPY 10.84 billion; basic earnings per share climbed to JPY 39.2 from JPY 34.75.
• Core operating income, a non-IFRS measure, rose 21.3% to JPY 15.33 billion.
• Management cited higher raw material prices and supply-chain disruptions tied to Middle East tensions, while highlighting steps to limit the impact and prioritize stable supply.
• Maintained its fiscal 2026 outlook, projecting net sales of JPY 430 billion, operating profit of JPY 40 billion, and profit attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 25 billion.

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