While revenue grew to ¥3.26 billion from ¥3.10 billion, the company struggled with deepening operational deficits. Operating losses reached ¥245 million, a sharp increase from the ¥104 million loss reported a year earlier. This divergence suggests rising operational costs or margin pressures that outweighed the slight gain in top-line sales.

The bottom-line impact resulted in a per-share loss of ¥84.52, compared to ¥36.25 in the prior period. Despite the downturn, Lead Co. maintained its dividend forecast, projecting a year-end payout of ¥10.00 per share, consistent with the previous annual distribution.

Nine-Month Financial Summary

According to the report based on Japanese accounting standards, the company’s financial position for the three quarters included the following results:

• Pretax loss widened to ¥205 million from ¥51 million.
• Net loss attributable to the parent reached ¥218 million.
• Total annual dividend forecast remains steady at ¥10.00.