S.T. Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Financial Statements
for the Year Ended March 31, 2023,
and Independent Auditor’s ReportConsolidated Balance Sheets
S.T.CORPORATION and Consolidated Subsidiaries
As of March 31, 2023 and 2022

Thousands of
U.S. dollars (Note 2)

Millions of yen

Assets

2022

2023

2023

Current assets:
Cash and time deposits (Notes 8, 12 and 18)¥ 14,150¥ 11,888

200

82

1,501

Accounts receivable - trade (Notes 8)

5,879

5,721

44,030

Merchandise and finished goods

5,956

6,617

44,606

Notes receivable - trade (Notes 8)

Work in process$ 105,965

201

187

1,504

1,110

989

8,311

Other current assets

692

657

5,183

Less - allowance for doubtful accounts

(34)

(34)

(253)

28,154

26,106

210,848

Land (Notes 11)

3,600

3,594

26,958

Buildings and structures

9,014

8,886

67,504

Machinery, equipment and vehicles

8,465

8,079

63,390Tools, furniture and fixtures

2,806

2,734

21,017

Construction in progress

76

157

571

Leased assets (Note 19)

894

744

6,692

(15,199)(14,072)(113,825)

9,655

10,12072,308

1,359

1,445

10,176

1,359

1,445

10,176

274

277

2,049

5,522

5,377

41,351Long-term loans

4

5

30

Net defined benefit asset (Notes 1 and 14)

6

7

48

Deferred tax assets other than unrealized revaluation loss on land (Note 13)

557

452

4,172

Other assets

585

613

4,382

6,948

6,732

52,033¥ 46,116¥ 44,402$ 345,364

Raw materials and supplies

Total current assets
Property, plant and equipment, at cost:Less - accumulated depreciation
Property, plant and equipment, net

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization
Other intangible assets
Total intangible assets

Investments and other assets:
Investments in non-consolidated subsidiaries and affiliates
Investment securities (Notes 8 and 10)

Total investments and other assets
Total assets1Thousands of
U.S. dollars (Note 2)

Millions of yen

Liabilities and net assets

2023

2022

2023

¥ 2,884¥ 2,195$ 21,596

Current liabilities:
Trade payables
Electronically recorded obligations-operating

3,151

2,835

23,598

Short-term borrowings

497

413

3,724

Lease liabilities

62

50

467

Other payables

1,222

1,802

9,154

Accrued expenses

620

685

4,641

Electronically recorded obligations-non-operating

20

179

152

Income taxes payable

646

423

4,841

Consumption taxes payable

209

93

1,565

2,082

2,024

15,592

11,394

10,701

85,331Other current liabilities
Total current liabilities
Long-term liabilities:
Lease liabilities

79

94

595

Provision for directors’ retirement and severance benefits

101

108

754

Provision for executive officers’ incentive plan (Note 6)

87

82

649

1,216

1,301

9,110

262

262

1,963

Net defined benefit liability (Notes 1 and 14)
Deferred tax liabilities - unrealized revaluation gain on land (Note 11)
Other non-current liabilities
Total long-term liabilities

15

7

114

1,761

1,854

13,186

Net assets (Note 15):
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock:
Authorized - 96,817,000 shares in 2023 and 2022
Issued and outstanding - 23,000,000 shares in 2023 and 2022

7,066

7,066

52,913

Capital surplus

7,047

7,047

52,776

Retained earnings

17,92916,978134,268

Treasury stock, at cost

(1,003)(1,021)(7,511)

Total shareholders’ equity

31,03930,070232,446

Unrealized holding gain on other securities, net of taxes

1,975

1,867

14,790

Unrealized revaluation loss on land, net of taxes (Note 11)

(537)

(537)

(4,023)

Translation adjustments

(120)

(178)

(897)

34

52

258

1,352

1,204

10,128

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):

Remeasurements of defined benefit plans
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Non-controlling interests

570

573

4,272

Total net assets

32,961

31,848

246,847¥ 46,116¥ 44,402$ 345,364

Total liabilities and net assets
See notes to consolidated financial statements.

2

Consolidated Statements of Income
S.T.CORPORATION and Consolidated Subsidiaries
For the Years Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

Thousands of
U.S. dollars (Note 2)

Millions of yen

Net sales (Note 20)
Cost of sales (Notes 17 and 23)
Gross profit
Selling, general and administrative expenses (Note 17)
Operating income
Non-operating income (expenses):
Interest income
Dividend income
Interest expense
Purchase discounts
Share of loss of entities accounted for using equity method
Other, net
Total non-operating income (expenses)
Ordinary income
Special gains (losses), net:
Gain on sale of non-current assets
Loss on disposition of property, plant and equipment, net
Impairment loss (Note 24)
Gain on sales of investment securities, net
Gain on redemption of investment securities
Loss on sale of shares of subsidiaries and associates
Gain on reversal of subscription rights to shares
Loss on disaster
Total special gains (losses), net
Profit before income taxes
Income taxes (Note 13):
Current
Deferred
Total income taxes
Profit

2023

2022

2023

¥ 45,576
28,621
16,955
14,5392,416¥ 45,470
27,66517,805
14,5543,251$ 341,317
214,342
126,975
108,881
18,094

7
114
(6)
120
(11)
91
315
2,731

6
113
(5)
126
(69)
59
231
3,481

53
850
(45)
896
(83)
684
2,356
20,450

0
(8)
—
17
—
—
—
(34)
(23)
2,707

0
(27)
(1,665)
44
12
(144)
0
—
(1,781)
1,700

3
(58)
—
131
—
—
—
(251)
(175)
20,275

948
(127)
820
1,887
58
¥ 1,829

837
(347)
490
1,210
101
¥ 1,109

7,096
(951)
6,144
14,131436$ 13,695

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
S.T.CORPORATION and Consolidated Subsidiaries
For the Years Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

Thousands of
U.S. dollars (Note 2)

Millions of yen

2023

2022

2023

Profit¥ 1,887¥ 1,210$ 14,131

Other comprehensive income (Note 7)
Unrealized holding gain on other securities, net of taxes
Translation adjustments
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans, net of tax
Share of other comprehensive income (loss) of entities accounted for using equity method
Total other comprehensive income
Comprehensive income

108
79
(18)
8
177
¥ 2,064(1,019)
130
41
70
(779)
¥ 431

807
594
(132)
58
1,327
$ 15,458

1,977
87

267
164

14,806652

Total comprehensive income attributable to:
Owners of parent
Non-controlling interests
See notes to consolidated financial statements.

3Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets
S.T.CORPORATION and Consolidated Subsidiaries
For the Years Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022
Millions of yen
Number of sharesof common stock(Thousands)

Balance at April 1, 2022
Cash dividends paid by distribution of retained earnings
Profit attributable to owners of parent
Purchases of treasury stock
Disposal of treasury stock
Net changes in items other than those in shareholders' equity

23,000

Balance at March 31, 2023

23,000Commonstock

CapitalsurplusRetainedearnings

Treasury stock,at cost¥ 7,066¥ 7,047¥ 16,978
(878)
1,829

¥ (1,021)¥ 7,066

Total
shareholders’equity(0)18¥ 30,070
(878)
1,829
(0)
18

¥ (1,003)¥31,039

Remeasurements Total accumulatedofothercomprehensive Non-controllingplansincomeinterests

Total net
assets¥ 7,047¥ 17,929

Millions of yen
Unrealized
Unrealized
holding gain on revaluation loss onother securities, land, net of taxes
net of taxes(Note 11)¥ (537)

Translation
adjustments

Balance at April 1, 2022
Cash dividends paid by distribution of retained earnings
Profit attributable to owners of parent
Purchases of treasury stock
Disposal of treasury stock
Net changes in items other than those in shareholders' equity¥ 1,867¥ (178)¥ 52¥ 1,204

¥ 573

108

—

58

(18)

148

(3)

¥ 31,848
(878)
1,829
(0)
18
145

Balance at March 31, 2023

¥ 1,975¥ (537)¥ (120)¥ 34¥ 1,352¥ 570¥ 32,961

Total
shareholders’equityMillions of yen
Number of sharesof common stock(Thousands)

Commonstock

CapitalsurplusRetainedearnings

Treasury stock,at cost23,000¥ 7,066¥ 7,036

7,066

7,036

¥16,982(256)
16,726(852)
1,109¥(1,040)

23,000

11

(5)

(0)
20

¥30,044(256)
29,787
(852)
1,109
(0)
25

¥ 7,047¥ 16,978¥ (1,021)¥ 30,070

Non-controllinginterests

Total net
assetsBalance at April 1, 2021
Cumulative effects of changes in accounting policies
Restated balance
Cash dividends paid by distribution of retained earnings
Profit attributable to owners of parent
Purchases of treasury stock
Disposal of treasury stock
Net changes in items other than those in shareholders' equity
Balance at March 31, 2022

23,000¥ 7,066(1,040)Millions of yen
Unrealized
Unrealized
holding gain on revaluation loss onother securities, land, net of taxes
net of taxes(Note 11)

Remeasurements Total accumulatedof
other
defined benefit comprehensive
plansincomeTranslation
adjustments

Subscription
rightsBalance at April 1, 2021
Cumulative effects of changes in accounting policies
Restated balance
Cash dividends paid by distribution of retained earnings
Profit attributable to owners of parent
Purchases of treasury stock
Disposal of treasury stock
Net changes in items other than those in shareholders' equity¥ 2,886¥ (537)¥ (314)¥ 11¥ 2,046

¥2

¥ 541

2,886

(537)

(314)

11

2,046

2

541

(1,020)

—

137

41

(842)

(2)

33

¥ 32,633(256)
32,376
(852)
1,109
(0)
25
(812)

Balance at March 31, 2022

¥ 1,867¥ (537)¥ (178)¥ 52¥ 1,204¥—¥ 573¥31,848

Thousands of U.S. dollars (Note 2)
Number of sharesof common stock(Thousands)

Commonstock

CapitalsurplusRetainedearnings

Treasury stock,at costBalance at April 1, 2022
Cash dividends paid by distribution of retained earnings
Profit attributable to owners of parent
Purchases of treasury stock
Disposal of treasury stock
Net changes in items other than those in shareholders' equity

23,000$ 52,913$ 52,776$ 127,148(6,575)
13,695$(7,644)

Balance at March 31, 2023

23,000$ 52,913$ 52,776$ 134,268

Total
shareholders’equity(1)
134$225,193(6,575)
13,695(1)
134$(7,511)$ 232,446

Thousands of U.S. dollars (Note 2)
Unrealized
Unrealized
holding gain on revaluation loss onother securities, land, net of taxes
net of taxes(Note 11)$(4,023)

Translation
adjustments$(1,330)

Remeasurements Total accumulatedof
other
defined benefit comprehensive Non-controllingplansincomeinterests$ 391$ 9,018$ 4,294

Total net
assetsBalance at April 1, 2022
Cash dividends paid by distribution of retained earnings
Profit attributable to owners of parent
Purchases of treasury stock
Disposal of treasury stock
Net changes in items other than those in shareholders' equity$ 13,980

809

—

433

(132)

1,111

(22)

$ 238,505(6,575)
13,695
(1)
134
1,088

Balance at March 31, 2023

$ 14,790$(4,023)$(897)$ 258$ 10,128$ 4,272$ 246,847

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

4Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
S.T.CORPORATION and Consolidated Subsidiaries
For the Years Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022
Thousands of
U.S. dollars (Note 2)

Millions of yen

2022

2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Profit before income taxes
Adjustments to reconcile profit before income taxes to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
Amortization of goodwill
Impairment loss
Loss on disaster
Gain on reversal of subscription rights to shares
Loss on sales of property, plant and equipment
Loss (gain) on sales and valuation of investment securities
Loss (gain) on redemption of investment securities
Loss (gain) on sale of shares of subsidiaries and associates
Increase (decrease) in allowance for doubtful receivables
Increase (decrease) in net defined benefit asset and liability
Increase (decrease) in provision for directors' retirement and severance benefits
Increase (decrease) in provision for executive officers' incentive planInterest and dividends received
Interest expenses
Foreign exchange losses (gains)Share of (profit) loss of entities accounted for using equity method
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables
Inventories
Payables and accrued expenses
Accrued consumption taxes
Increase (decrease) in lease and guarantee deposits
Other, net
SubtotalInterest and dividends received
Interest paid
Income taxes paid
Net cash provided by operating activities¥

Cash flows from investing activities:
Payments into deposits (more than three months)
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment
Purchase of intangible assets
Purchases of investment securities
Proceeds from sales of investment securities
Proceeds from redemption of investment securities
Proceeds from sale of shares of subsidiaries and associates
Other investments, net
Net cash used in investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings
Purchases of treasury stock
Proceeds from disposal of treasury stock
Payments of dividends
Payments of dividends to non-controlling interests
Other finance, net
Net cash used in financing activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year (Note 18)
See notes to consolidated financial statements.

5

¥

2,707

¥

1,700

2023
$

20,275

1,407
—
—
34
—
7
(17)
—
—
(1)
(94)
(7)
5
(121)
6
3
11

1,197
97
1,665
—
(0)
27
(44)
(12)
144
(0)
(44)
—
13
(119)
5
10
69

10,538
—
—
251
—
55
(131)
—
—
(5)
(706)
(51)
35
(903)
45
22
83

(238)
575
1,000
116
18
(440)
4,971
120
(6)
(722)

(312)
640
(1,100)
(305)
5
99
3,736
119
(5)
(1,184)(1,780)
4,305
7,486
867
136
(3,296)37,225897(42)(5,409)

4,362

2,666

32,670

(106)
(877)
0
(266)
(21)
25
—
—
1
(1,243)

(0)
(864)
0
(895)
(54)
62
78
3
1
(1,670)(790)(6,569)3(1,995)
(154)
189
—
—
9
(9,308)

39
(0)
18
(878)
(90)
(73)
(984)

(50)
(0)
23
(852)
(131)
(65)
(1,076)

295
(1)
134
(6,575)(674)(547)(7,369)26
2,161
11,84314,00590
11
11,832
11,843

193
16,187
88,692$ 104,879¥

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
S.T.CORPORATION and Consolidated Subsidiaries
March 31, 2023

1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies(a) Basis of presentation
S.T. CORPORATION (the “Company”) and its domestic subsidiaries
maintain their books of account in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in Japan, and its overseas subsidiaries maintain theirbooks of account in conformity with those of their countries of domicile.
Effective April 1, 2008, the Company adopted the “Practical Solution on
Unification of Accounting Policies Applied to Foreign Subsidiaries for
Consolidated Financial Statements” (PITF No. 18, issued by the
Accounting Standards Board of Japan (ASBJ) on May 17, 2006).
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been preparedin accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in Japan,
which are different in certain respects as to the application and disclosure
requirements of IFRS, and are compiled from the consolidated financial
statements prepared by the Company as required by the Financial
Instruments and Exchange Act of Japan.
In preparing the accompanying consolidated financial statements, certain
reclassifications have been made to the consolidated financial statements
issued domestically for readers outside Japan. The notes to theconsolidated financial statements include information which is not required
under accounting principles generally accepted in Japan but is presented
herein as additional information. Furthermore, certain amounts in the prioryear’s financial statements have been reclassified to conform to thecurrent year’s presentation.
As permitted by Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, amounts arerounded to the nearest million. Consequently, the totals shown in theaccompanying consolidated financial statements (both in yen and U.S.
dollars) do not necessarily agree with the sum of the individual amounts.
(b) Scope of consolidation(1) Number of consolidated subsidiaries:
7 companies(2) Names of consolidated subsidiaries:
S.T. PRO Co., Ltd., S.T. Business Support Co., Ltd., S.T. MYCOAL
CO., LTD., S.T. (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Family Glove Co., Ltd. (Taiwan),
S.T. Korea Corporation (South Korea), and Shaldan (Thailand) Co.,Ltd.
(3) Name of non-consolidated subsidiary:
JAPAN AROMA LABORATORY CO., LTD.
(Reasons for exclusion from scope of consolidation)
The non-consolidated subsidiary has been excluded from the scopeof consolidation because the total amounts of its assets, net sales,
profit or loss (amount equivalent to equity interests), retained earnings(amount equivalent to equity interests) and other amounts are limited,
and the effect on the consolidated financial statements as a whole isnot significant.
(c) Scope of application of equity-method accounting(1) Number of affiliated companies accounted for by the equity method:
2 companies(2) Names of companies accounted for by the equity method:
Aekyung S.T. Co., Ltd., and NS FaFa Japan Co., Ltd.
We sold all the shares we owned for Shaldan (Philippines), Inc., which
was the affiliated company accounted for by the equity method, as ofMarch 31, 2023 and therefore it is excluded from the scope of
consolidation.
(3) Name of non-consolidated subsidiary for which equity method is notappliedThe non-consolidated subsidiary to which the equity method does not
apply (JAPAN AROMA LABORATORY CO., LTD) is accounted forusing the cost method rather than the equity method because thetotal amounts of its profit or loss (amount equivalent to equity
interests), retained earnings (amount equivalent to equity interests)
and other amounts are limited, and the effect on the consolidated
financial statements as a whole is not significant.

(d) Accounting period
The accounting period of the Company begins on April 1 and ends on
March 31 of the following year. The four overseas subsidiaries have fiscal
years ending on December 31. The necessary adjustments for significant
transactions, if any, during the intervening period are made on
consolidation.
(e) Translation of foreign currency transactions and financial
statements
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies aretranslated into yen at the rates of exchange in effect at the balance sheet
date and the accounts of the overseas consolidated subsidiaries aretranslated into yen at the rates of exchange in effect at the balance sheet
date. Foreign exchange gains and losses are credited or charged toincome and translation adjustments are included in net assets.
(f) Securities
Other securities having market value available are recorded at market
value with fluctuations in unrealized gains and losses after deducting theassociated deferred tax assets or liabilities contained in net assets. Other
securities having no market value available are stated at cost determinedby the moving average method, and the cost of other securities sold is
calculated based on the moving average method. During the years ended
March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries
did not have any trading securities.
(g) Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net selling value, cost being
determined by the average method.
(h) Property, plant and equipment, except for leased assets, anddepreciation
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation of property,
plant and equipment of the Company and its domestic subsidiaries,
except for buildings (excluding structures attached to the buildings)
acquired on or after April 1, 1998, and facilities attached to the buildings
and structures acquired on or after April 1, 2016, is computed by the
declining-balance method in conformity with the Corporation Tax Law ofJapan. Depreciation of property and equipment of overseas subsidiaries
and buildings (excluding structures attached to the buildings) acquired on
or after April 1, 1998 and facilities attached to the buildings and structuresacquired on or after April 1, 2016 of the Company and domestic
subsidiaries is computed by the straight-line method.
The estimated useful lives of the major depreciable assets are as follows:
Buildings and structures
3 to 50 years
Machinery, equipment and vehicles
2 to 17 years
Tools, furniture and fixtures
2 to 20 years(i) Intangible assets, except for leased assets, and amortization
Intangible assets, except for leased assets, are amortized by thestraight-line method. Cost of software purchased for internal use isamortized by the straight-line method over a period of mainly 5 years, theuseful life applicable to commercially available software.
(j) Leases
Non-cancelable lease transactions that transfer substantially all the risks
and rewards associated with the ownership of the leased assets areaccounted for as finance leases. All other lease transactions areaccounted for as operating leases and related payments are charged toincome as incurred.
Depreciation is computed by the straight-line method over the respective
lease terms assuming a nil residual value.
(k) Allowance for doubtful receivables
The allowance for doubtful receivables is provided based on pastexperience for normal receivables and on an estimate of the collectabilityof receivables from companies in financial difficulty.

6Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(l) Provision for directors’ retirement and severance benefits
The Company has accrued provision for directors’ retirement andseverance benefits at the amount which would be required to be paid if all
directors resigned from their positions and left the Company as of thebalance sheet date in accordance with its internal regulations.
(m) Provision for executive officers’ incentive plan
The Company has established an executive officers’ incentive plan trust
and a provision is made at the amount required for stock awards based on
the Company’s internal regulations for awarding stock.
(n) Employees’ retirement and severance benefits(1) Method of attributing expected benefit payments to the period
In calculating the retirement benefit obligation, the method of
attributing expected benefit payments to periods is based on thebenefit formula.
(2) Amortization method of actuarial gains/losses
Actuarial gain or loss is amortized in the year following the year inwhich the gain or loss is recognized by the straight-line method over a
period of a certain number of years (5 years) which is shorter than the
average remaining years of service of the employees.
(3) Adoption of a simplified method in some consolidated subsidiaries
Some consolidated subsidiaries adopt the simplified method whichassumes retirement benefit obligation to be equal to the benefits
payable if all eligible employees voluntarily terminated their employment
at the end of fiscal year for the calculation of net defined benefit liability
and retirement benefit expenses.

product is determined to be the time when the product arrives at thecustomer in domestic sales and the time when the product arrives at the
point agreed with the customer in export sales.
These revenues are measured by deducting rebates and returns from theconsideration promised in the contract with the customer.
The promised consideration is collected within approximately two months
from the time the performance obligation is fulfilled. The amount ofconsideration does not include important financial factors.
(p) Accounting for significant hedges(1) Hedge accounting
The Company mainly applies the deferred hedged accounting method.
Foreign exchange contracts have applied the appropriation process.
(2) Hedging instrument and risk hedged
Hedging instrument: Forward exchange contracts
Risk hedged: Foreign currency-denominated forecasted transactions(3) Hedging policy
The Company mainly applies forward exchange contracts to avoid therisk of short-term exchange fluctuations on foreign
currency-denominated forecasted transactions.
(q) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents in the accompanying consolidated statementsof cash flows consist of cash on hand, demand deposits and liquid
short-term investments with a maturity of three months or less from theirrespective dates of acquisition.

(o) Standards for recording important income and expenses
The Company and domestic consolidated subsidiaries have recognizedrevenue at the time the control of promised goods or services is transferredto the customer at the amount expected to be received upon exchange ofsaid goods or services. The time when the customer gains control of the

2 Basis of Translation
The consolidated financial statements presented herein are expressed inyen and, solely for the convenience of the reader, have been translated into
U.S. dollars at ¥133.53 = U.S.$1.00, the approximate exchange rate
prevailing on the Tokyo Foreign Exchange Market on March 31, 2023. This

3 Significant Accounting Estimates(Years ended March 31, 2023)
Not applicable(Years ended March 31, 2022)
Not applicable

7translation should not be construed as a representation that all amounts
shown could have been, or could in the future be, converted into U.S.
dollars at that or any other rate.

4 Change in Accounting Policies(Application of Implementation Guidance on Accounting Standard for Fair Value Measurement)

As of the beginning of the current consolidated fiscal year under review, weapplied the Implementation Guidance on Accounting Standard for Fair
Value Measurement (ASBJ Statement No. 31, June 17, 2021, hereinafter,“Implementation Guidance on Fair Value Measurement AccountingStandard”). In accordance with transitional treatment as prescribed in

Section 27-2 of the Implementation Guidance on Fair Value Measurement
Accounting Standard prospectively. As such, there is no significant impact
on financial statements for the current consolidated fiscal year underreview.

5 Accounting Standards Issued but not yet Effective･Accounting standards for Current Income Taxes (Statement No.27, October 28, 2022 issued by the Accounting Standards Board of Japan (ASBJ))･Accounting Standard for Presentation of Comprehensive Income (Statement No.25, October 28, 2022 issued by the Accounting Standards Boardof Japan (ASBJ))･Guidance on Accounting Standard for Tax Effect Accounting (Guidance No.28, October 28, 2022 issued by the ASBJ)(1) Summary
When ASBJ Statement No. 28, “Partial Amendments to AccountingStandards for Tax Effective Accounting” , etc. (hereinafter ASBJ Statement
No. 28, etc.) was issued in February 2018 in order to transfer practicalguidance for tax effective accounting issued by the Japanese institute ofCertified Public Accountants to ASBJ Statements, discussions about
following two issues were ongoing. The Accounting Standards were
updated to reflect the results of the discussions.
･Classification of tax expenses (taxation on other comprehensive income)･Tax effect on the sale of subsidiary shares, etc. (subsidiary shares oraffiliated company shares) under Japanese Group Relief System(2) Scheduled date of application
The accounting standards and guidance will be applied from the beginningof the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025.
(3) Impact of application
The impact of applying the accounting standards and guidance on theaccompanying consolidated financial statements is under evaluation.

8

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

6 Additional Information(Transactions of Delivering the Company’s Own Stock to Employees etc.
through Trusts)(a) Board Benefit Trust (BBT)The Company introduced a “Board Benefit Trust” with the goal ofincreasing awareness of the importance of contributing to further
enhancing the Company’s corporate value and performance over the
medium-to-long-term.

(b) Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Trust
The Company introduced an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Trust as an employee incentive plan with the aim of raising awareness of
the Company’s share price and strengthening financial performance.

(1) Summary
The Company awards the Company’s stock to the executive officers
who satisfy certain requirements based on predetermined regulations
for awarding stocks. Executive officers are granted a certain number ofpoints depending on the financial results, and upon their retirement,
the officers will receive stock depending on the number of points they
have accumulated.
The Company has established the Trust by contributing funds to be
used for the acquisition of the Company’s stock on behalf of executive
officers. The Trust will acquire the Company’s stock to be awarded tothe executive officers in the future, and the shares are managed astrust assets.

(1) Summary
The Company awards the Company’s stock to the employees who
satisfy certain requirements based on predetermined regulations forawarding stocks.
If the Company’s profit is higher than a pre-determined standard, theCompany awards a certain number points to employees. Upon theirretirement, employees will receive the Company’s stock depending on
the number of points they have accumulated.
The Company has established the Trust by contributing funds to be
used for the acquisition of the Company’s stock on behalf ofparticipating employees. The Trust will acquire the Company’s stock
to be awarded to employees in the future, and the shares aremanaged as trust assets.

(2) The Company’s stock in the Trust
The Company’s own stock in the Trust is recorded in treasury shares
under net assets based on the book value of the shares in the Trust(excluding ancillary expenses). The book value and the number ofthese treasury shares in the Trust as of March 31, 2023 were ¥96
million (U.S. $1,468 thousand) and 150,400 shares, respectively.

(2) The Company’s stock in the Trust
The Company’s own stock in the Trust is recorded in treasury shares
under net assets based on the book value of the shares in the Trust(excluding ancillary expenses). The book value and the number ofthese treasury shares in the Trust as of March 31, 2023 were ¥126
million (U.S. $941 thousand) and 120,000 shares, respectively.

7 Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
The amount of recycling and amount of income tax effect associated with other comprehensive income for the years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 were as
follows:
Thousands of
U.S. dollars

Millions of yen

Unrealized holding gain (loss) on other securities, net of taxes
Amount recognized in the year
Reclassification adjustments included in the statement of income
Before income tax effect adjustment
Amount of income tax effectUnrealized holding gain (loss) on other securities, net of taxes

2023

2022

¥ 149
(17)
132
(24)
108

¥

2023

(1,440)(55)(1,495)475(1,019)

$

1,119
(131)
989
(181)
807

Translation adjustments
Amount recognized in the year

79

130

594

Remeasurements of defined benefit plans, net of tax
Amount recognized in the year
Reclassification adjustments included in the statement of income
Before income tax effect adjustment
Amount of income tax effectRemeasurements of defined benefit plans, net of tax

(14)
(12)
(26)
8
(18)

59
0
59
(18)
41

(103)
(89)
(192)
59
(132)

8
—
8
¥ 177

5
65
70
(779)

58
—
58
$ 1,327

Other comprehensive income (loss) on equity method companies
Amount recognized in the year
Reclassification adjustments included in the statement of income
Other comprehensive income (loss) on equity method companies
Total other comprehensive income

9¥8 Financial Instruments(1) Current status of financial instruments(a) Policy in relation to financial instruments
The Company and its consolidated subsidiaries (collectively, the“Group”) raise necessary funds following capital investment plans forundertaking the manufacturing-and-selling businesses. Surplus funds ofthe Group are only invested in highly secure financial assets.
(b) Details of financial instruments and related risk
Trade receivables−trade notes and accounts receivable−are exposedto credit risk in relation to customers. In addition, receivables
denominated in foreign currencies are exposed to foreign currency
exchange risk.
Marketable securities and investment securities, most of which arestocks of other companies with which the Group has business
relationships, are exposed to market price fluctuation risk.
Substantially all trade payables−notes and accounts payable-trade,electronically recorded obligations-operating and other payables−havepayment due dates within one year. In addition, payables denominatedin foreign currencies are exposed to foreign currency exchange risk.
(c) Risk management system for financial instruments(Credit risk management−the risk that customers or counterparties
may default)
The Company has established a management policy whereby theCompany evaluates the financial conditions of its customers andmonitors due dates and outstanding balances regularly to identify andmitigate risks of bad debts from customers who are having financial
difficulties.
The consolidated subsidiaries perform equivalent management
procedures as the Company.
(Market risk management−the risk arising from fluctuations in
exchange rates and interest rates)
The Company uses forward exchange contract transactions with theaim of avoiding risk related to fluctuation in future foreign exchange.
For marketable securities and investment securities, the Company
periodically confirms the market value of such financial instruments andreports to the director in charge. The Company reviews the status ofthese investments on a continuing basis.
(Liquidity risk management−the risk that the Group may not able tomeet its payment obligations on the schedule dates)
The Company manages liquidity risk by means of preparing monthly
financial plans.
(d) Supplementary explanation of items relating to the fair value of financial
instruments
Because estimation of fair values incorporates variable factors,
adopting different assumptions can change the value.

(2) Estimated fair value of financial instruments
The carrying value of financial instruments recognized on the consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2023 and 2022, the estimated fair value of suchitems and the differences between them are shown below.
Millions of yen
Year ended March 31, 2023

Carrying value

Investment securities
Other securities¥ 5,387

Fair value¥ 5,387

Difference—

Millions of yen
Year ended March 31, 2022

Carrying value

Investment securities
Other securities¥ 5,252

Fair value¥ 5,252

Difference—

Thousands of U.S. dollars
Year ended March 31, 2023

Carrying value

Fair value

Investment securities
Other securities$ 40,340$ 40,340

Difference—(*1) "Cash and time deposits", "Notes receivable - trade", "Accounts receivable - trade", "Trade payables”, “Electronically recorded obligations – operating", and "Other payables" have been omitted because these are settled withina short period of time and their fair values approximate book values.
(*2) "Investment securities" does not include unlisted stocks with no market value. The consolidated balance sheet amount of this financial instrument is as follows:
Thousands of
U.S. dollars

Millions of yen

Unlisted equity securities

2023
¥ 135

2022
¥ 125

2023
$ 1,01110

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Notes. Redemption schedule for receivables and other securities with maturity dates at March 31, 2023 and 2022 are summarized as follows:Year ended March 31, 2023

Time deposits
Notes receivable - trade
Accounts receivable - trade
Total

Year ended March 31, 2022

Time deposits
Notes receivable - trade
Accounts receivable - tradeTotal

One year or lessMillions of yen
More than 1 year and More than 5 years andwithin 5 years
within 10 years¥ 14,148
200
5,879¥ 20,228

One year or less

¥ 11,886
82
5,721¥ 17,689

Year ended March 31, 2023

One year or lessTime deposits
Notes receivable - trade
Accounts receivable - trade
Total$ 105,954
1,501
44,030$ 151,485————

More than 10 years

—
—
—
—

Millions of yen
More than 1 year and More than 5 years andwithin 5 years
within 10 years

—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—

More than 10 years

—
—
—
—

Thousands of U.S. dollars
More than 1 year and More than 5 years andwithin 5 years
within 10 years

—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—

More than 10 years

—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—

(3) The details related to each level of fair value of financial instruments
There are three levels to the fair value hierarchy (Level 1 is the highest priority and Level 3 is the lowest priority) based on the observability and materiality.
Level 1: Of the inputs related to the observable market value calculation, the market price calculated based on the market price of the asset or liability forwhich the market value is calculated, which is formed in an active market.
Level 2: Of the inputs related to the calculation of the observable market value, the market value calculated using the inputs related to the calculation of themarket value other than the inputs categorized within Level 1.
Level 3: Market value calculated using inputs related to the calculation of unobservable market value.
When multiple inputs that have a significant influence on the market value calculation are used, the market value is classified into the lowest priority
level in the market value calculation among the levels to which those inputs belong.
(a) Financial instruments recorded on the consolidated balance sheet at market value

Fair value
Millions of yen

Year ended March 31, 2023

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Investment securities
Other securities
Stock
Other
Total

¥ 5,290—¥ 5,290

—
96
¥ 96

—
—
—

¥ 5,25096¥ 5,387

Fair value
Millions of yen
Year ended March 31, 2022

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Investment securities
Other securities
Stock¥ 5,150——¥ 5,150(*) In accordance with the transitional treatment prescribed in Paragraph 26 of "Implementation Guidelines on Accounting Standard for Fair Value Measurement" (ASBJ Guideline No. 31, July 4, 2019), investment trusts are not includedin the above table. The amount of the investment trust on the consolidated balance sheet is ¥102 million.

Year ended March 31, 2023

Level 1

Investment securities
Other securities
Stock
Other
Total

$ 39,619—$ 39,619

Fair value
Thousands of U.S. dollars
Level 2
Level 3

—
721
$ 721

—
—
—

Total

$ 39,619
721$ 40,340(b) Financial instruments other than those listed on the consolidated balance sheet at market value(Years ended March 31, 2023)
It is omitted because it is not important.
(Years ended March 31, 2022)
It is omitted because it is not important.
Notes. Explanation of the valuation technique used to calculate the market value and the inputs related to the calculation of the market value
Investment securities
Listed stocks are valued using market prices. Listed stocks are traded in active markets, so their market value is classified into Level 1.
Investment trusts are evaluated based on published reference prices or prices presented by financial institutions. The fair value is classified as Level 2 fair value because it is not recognized as a quoted price in an active market.

119 Derivatives
The Company and its consolidated subsidiaries had no derivative instruments outstanding at March 31, 2023 and 2022.

10 Investment Securities(1) Other securities
The acquisition cost and related carrying value of other securities with a determinable market value at March 31, 2023 and 2022 are summarized as follows:
Thousands of
U.S. dollars

Millions of yen

Acquisition cost
Carrying value
Total unrealized gain
Total unrealized loss

2023
¥ 2,589
5,387
2,819
(21)

2022
¥ 2,586
5,252
2,680
(14)

2023
$ 19,386
40,34021,114(160)

At March 31, 2023 and 2022, unlisted stocks (whose carrying value was ¥135 million (U.S.$1,011 thousand) and ¥125 million, respectively) are not includedin the above table because they have no quoted market price.
(2) Sales of other securities
Millions of yen
Year ended March 31, 2023

(1) Stocks(2) Bonds
a Government bonds
b Corporate bondsc Others(3) Other securities
Total

Proceeds from sales

Gain on sales

Loss on sales

¥ 25

¥ 17

—

—
—
—
—
¥ 25

—
—
—
—
¥ 17

—
—
—
—
—

Millions of yen
Year ended March 31, 2022

(1) Stocks(2) Bonds
a Government bonds
b Corporate bondsc Others(3) Other securities
Total

Proceeds from sales

Gain on sales

Loss on sales

¥ 62

¥ 44

—

—
—
—
—
¥ 62

—
—
—
—
¥ 44

—
—
—
—
—

Thousands of U.S. dollars
Year ended March 31, 2023

(1) Stocks(2) Bonds
a Government bonds
b Corporate bondsc Others(3) Other securities
Total

Proceeds from sales

Gain on sales

Loss on sales

$ 190

$ 131

—

—
—
—
—
$ 190

—
—
—
—
$ 131

—
—
—
—
—

(3) Impairment of investment securities
There were no significant impairment losses on investment securities for the years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022.

11 Land Revaluation
In accordance with the Land Revaluation Law (Proclamation No. 34 dated
March 31, 1998), land used for business activities was revalued at March
31, 2002. The revaluation difference, net of taxes, is stated as “Unrealized
revaluation loss on land, net of taxes” in net assets. Deferred tax liabilities
arising from this revaluation difference are presented separately fromdeferred tax liabilities for other temporary differences in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheets. The market value of the land as of March 31,
2023 and 2022 decreased by ¥178 million (U.S.$1,332 thousand) and¥197 million, respectively, after the revaluation.

12

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

12 Pledged Assets
Pledged assets at March 31, 2023 and 2022 are summarized as follows:
Thousands of
U.S. dollars

Millions of yen

2022

2023
Time deposits

2023

¥5

¥5

$ 38

Time deposits were pledged as collateral mainly for leased office space at March 31, 2023 and 2022.

13 Income Taxes
At March 31, 2023 and 2022, the tax effect of the temporary differences which gave rise to a significant portion of the deferred tax assets (excluding deferredtaxes on unrealized revaluation loss on land) was as follows:
Thousands of
U.S. dollars

Millions of yen

2022

2023
Deferred tax assets:
Accrued business taxes

¥

50

¥

2023
41

$

371

Accrued employees’ bonuses

146

139

1,097

Refund liabilities

164

145

1,227

Loss on valuation of inventories

157

8

1,176

Tax loss carryforwards

126

92

946

Net defined benefit liability

355

374

2,661

Provision for directors’ retirement and severance benefits

31

33

234

Provision for executive officers’ incentive plan

27

25

201

Impairment losses

436

499

3,264

Write-downs of securities

53

53

393

Other

199

195

1,493

1,744

1,605

13,063

(126)

(92)

(946)

Valuation allowance

(70)
(197)

(115)
(208)

(528)
(1,474)

Total deferred tax assets

1,547

1,398

11,589Deferred gain on sales of property

(10)

(10)

(73)

Net defined benefit asset

(2)

(2)

(15)

(106)

(87)

(791)

Gross deferred tax assets
Valuation allowance for tax loss carryforwards
Valuation allowance for the total of future deductible temporary differences etc.

Deferred tax liabilities:

Returns assets
Undistributed earnings of controlled foreign companies

(49)

(42)

(365)

Unrealized holding gain on other securities, net of taxes

(821)

(797)

(6,150)

Other
Total deferred tax liabilities
Net deferred tax assets

¥

(3)

(8)

(24)

(990)

(946)
¥ 452

(7,417)

557

$

4,172

At March 31, 2023 and 2022, net deferred tax assets and net deferred tax liabilities were included in the following items in the consolidated balance sheets.

13Thousands of
U.S. dollars

Millions of yen

Non-current assets - deferred tax assets

2023

2022

2023

¥ 557

¥ 452

$ 4,172

Amounts of tax loss carryforward and related deferred tax assets by tax loss carryforward for the year end March 31, 2023 and 2022, were as follows:Year ended March 31, 2023

Tax loss carryforwards
Valuation allowance
Deferred tax assets

Due in one year or lessDue after one year
through two years

Due after two years
through three years

Millions of yen
Due after three years
through four years

Due after four years
through five years

After five years

¥ 17
(17)
—

¥ 51
(51)
—

¥ 18
(18)
—

¥ 16
(16)
—

¥ 19
(19)
—

¥5
(5)
—

Due in one year or lessDue after one year
through two years

Due after two years
through three years

Due after three years
through four years

Due after four years
through five years

After five years

¥ 15
(15)
—

¥ 46
(46)
—

Due in one year or lessDue after one year
through two years

Due after two years
through three years

$ 126
(126)
—

$ 384
(384)
—

$ 136
(136)
—

Total

¥ 126
(126)
—

Millions of yen
Year ended March 31, 2022

Tax loss carryforwards
Valuation allowance
Deferred tax assets

—
—
—

¥ 16
(16)
—

¥ 14
(14)
—

Total

—
—
—

¥ 92
(92)
—

Thousands of U.S. dollars
Year ended March 31, 2023

Tax loss carryforwards
Valuation allowance
Deferred tax assets

Due after three years
through four years

$ 119
(119)
—

Due after four years
through five years

After five years

$ 141
(141)
—

$ 41
(41)
—

Total

¥ 946
(946)
—

Note: Figures for tax loss carryforward were the amounts multiplied by effective statutory tax rate.

A reconciliation of the statutory tax rates to the Company’s effective tax rates for the years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 is summarized as follows:
2023

2022

Japanese statutory tax rate
Permanent differences, such as entertainment expenses, etc.
Permanent differences, such as dividend income
Tax credit
Undistributed earnings of controlled foreign companies
Equity in loss of affiliates
Increase in valuation allowance
Other

31.00%
0.40(0.34)(1.41)
0.25(0.12)(1.15)
1.68

31.00%
0.55(0.52)(7.68)(0.97)(1.26)
1.64
6.07

Effective tax rate

30.31%

28.83%

14 Employees’ Retirement and Severance Benefits
The Company and its consolidated subsidiaries have defined benefit plansfor payments of employees’ retirement (either funded or unfunded), theCompany and some consolidated subsidiaries have a defined contribution
pension plan.
The Group pays a pension or lump sum based on length of service andsalary in the defined benefit corporate pension plan.
In unfunded retirement benefit plans, the Company pays a lump sum

based on length of service and salary as a retirement benefit.
Some consolidated subsidiaries adopt the simplified method whichassumes retirement benefit obligation to be equal to the benefits payable if
all eligible employees voluntarily terminated their employment at fiscal year
end for the calculation of net defined benefit liability and retirement benefit
expenses.

14

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(1) Defined benefit plans
Adjustments of beginning and ending balance of retirement benefit obligations
Thousands of
U.S. dollars

Millions of yen

Balance at the beginning of the year
Service cost
Interest cost
Actuarial gain or loss
Payment of retirement benefits
Other
Balance at the end of the year

2023

2022

2023

¥ 1,338
73
9
12
(199)
11
¥ 1,245¥ 1,386
66
10
(59)
(73)
8
¥ 1,338$ 10,018
550
71
93(1,490)79$ 9,321

Adjustments of beginning and ending balance of plan assets
Thousands of
U.S. dollars

Millions of yen

2022

2023
Balance at the beginning of the year
Expected return on plan assets
Actuarial loss
Payment of retirement benefits
Balance at the end of the year

¥

44
1
(1)
(9)
35

¥

¥

2023
57
1
(1)
(13)
44

¥

$

330
4
(10)
(64)
259

$

Adjustments of ending balance of retirement benefit obligations and plan assets, and net defined benefit asset and liability on consolidated balance sheet
Thousands of
U.S. dollars

Millions of yen

Funded retirement benefit obligations
Plan assets
Unfunded retirement benefit obligations
Net defined benefit asset and liability on consolidated balance sheet
Net defined benefit liability
Net defined benefit asset
Net defined benefit asset and liability on consolidated balance sheet

2023

2022

2023

¥

¥

$

28
(35)
(6)
1,216
1,210
1,216
(6)
¥ 1,210

37
(44)
(7)
1,301
1,294
1,301
(7)
¥ 1,294

211
(259)
(48)
9,110
9,062
9,110
(48)
$ 9,062

The following table summarizes the components of net retirement benefit expenses:
Thousands of
U.S. dollars

Millions of yen

2022

2023
Service cost
Interest cost on benefit obligation
Expected return on plan assets
Amortization of actuarial loss
Extraordinary additional retirement payments
Net retirement benefit expenses

¥ 73
9
(1)
(12)
12
¥ 82

2023

¥ 66
10
(1)
0
12
¥ 88

$

$

550
71
(4)
(89)
90
618

Remeasurements of defined benefit plans, before tax, in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income
Thousands of
U.S. dollars

Millions of yen

2022

2023
Actuarial gain (loss)¥ (14)

¥

2023
59

$

(103)

Remeasurements of defined benefit plans, before tax, in the consolidated balance sheets
Thousands of
U.S. dollars

Millions of yen

2023
Unrecognized actuarial gain (loss)15¥ (50)

2022¥ (76)

2023$ (374)

Plan assets(a) Plan assets
The fair value of plan assets, by major category, as a percentage of total plan assets is as follows:
2023
General accounts
Total

100.0%
100.0

2022
100.0%
100.0(b) Calculation method of expected long-term rate of return on plan assets
The expected return on assets has been estimated based on the anticipated allocation to each asset class and the expected long-term returns on assets
held in each category.
The assumptions used in the actuarial calculation
The main assumptions used in the actuarial calculation (presented as a weighted average) are as follows:
2023
Discount rate
Expected rate of return on plan assets

2022
0.8%
1.3%

0.8%
1.3%

(2) Other retirement benefits
Contributions to the defined contribution pension plans of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries for the years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022
amounted to ¥125 million (U.S. $939 thousand) and ¥129 million, respectively.

15 Net Assets
The Corporation Law of Japan (the “Law”), which superseded most of theprovisions of the Commercial Code of Japan, went into effect on May 1,
2006. The Law provides that an amount equal to 10% of the amount to be
disbursed as distributions of capital surplus (other than the capital reserve)
and retained earnings (other than the legal reserve) be transferred to thecapital reserve and the legal reserve, respectively, until the sum of thecapital reserve and the legal reserve equals 25% of the capital stock
account. Such distributions can be made at any time by resolution of theshareholders or by the Board of Directors if certain conditions are met.

Capital surplus and the legal reserve are not available for the distribution ofdividends but may be used to reduce or eliminate a deficit or may betransferred to stated capital. At March 31, 2023, the legal reserve of theCompany included in retained earnings amounted to ¥550 million(U.S.$4,118 thousand).
The maximum amount which the Company can distribute as dividends is
calculated based on the non-consolidated financial statements of theCompany and in accordance with the Corporation Law of Japan.

16 Amounts per Share
Net assets per share as of March 31, 2023 and 2022 were ¥1,456.38(U.S.$10.91) and ¥1,407.03, respectively. Basic earnings per share for theyears ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 were ¥82.22 (U.S.$0.62) and¥49.91, respectively.

Diluted earnings per share for the years ended March 31 2022 were¥49.91, respectively.
(*) Diluted net income per share for the year ended March 31, 2023 is notpresented because latent shares do not exist.

The basis for the calculation of basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share for the years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 was as follows:
Thousands of
U.S. dollars

Millions of yen

Basic earnings per share:
Profit attributable to owners of parent
Amount not attributable to shareholders of common stock
Amount attributable to shareholders of common stock
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding(millions of shares)
Diluted earnings per share:
Adjustments to profit attributable to owners of parent
Increase in number of shares outstanding(millions of shares)(Subscription rights to shares)
Shares having an anti-dilutive effect(millions of shares)

2023

2022

2023

¥ 1,829—
1,829¥ 1,109—
1,109$ 13,695—
13,695

22

22

—

—

—

—

—
(—)

1
(1)

—
—

—

—

—

16

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The basis for calculation of total net assets per share as of March 31, 2023 and 2022 was as follows:
Thousands of
U.S. dollars

Millions of yen

Total net assets per share:
Total net assets
Deductions:
Subscription rights
Non-controlling interests
Amounts attributable to shareholders of common stock
Number of shares outstanding at year end(millions of shares)

2023

2022

2023

¥ 32,961
570—
570
32,391¥ 31,848
573—
573
31,274$ 246,847
4,272
—
4,272
242,5752222—

17 Major Expenses
Major expenses included in selling, general and administrative expenses for the years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 were as follows:
Thousands of
U.S. dollars

Millions of yen

Sales promotion expenses
Advertising costs
Salaries
Shipment and storage expenses
Provision for employees’ retirement and severance benefits
Provision for executive officers’ incentive plan
Provision of allowance for doubtful accounts

2023
¥ 575
2,599
2,487
1,661
145
23
(1)

2022
¥ 555
2,606
2,487
1,657
158
13
—

2023
$ 4,308
19,461
18,626
12,443
1,089
171
(5)

Research and development expenses included in general and administrative expenses and cost of sales for the years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022
amounted to ¥775 million (U.S.$5,803 thousand) and ¥851 million, respectively.

18 Cash and Time Deposits
A reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents in the accompanying consolidated statements of cash flows to cash and time deposits in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheets at March 31, 2023 and 2022 is as follows:
Thousands of
U.S. dollars

Millions of yen

Cash and time deposits
Time deposits with a maturity in excess of three months
Other current assets (*)
Cash and cash equivalents

2023¥ 14,150(176)
31¥ 14,005

2022¥ 11,888(68)
23¥ 11,843

2023$ 105,965(1,320)235$ 104,879(*) These represent the Company’s contributions of funds to a bank in order to establish the “Board Benefit Trust (BBT)” and “Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Trust.”

19 Leases(Finance leases)
Leased assets included in property, plant and equipment are buildings and structures, machinery, equipment and vehicles, tools, furniture and fixtures in thedaily necessities segment. Leased assets included in intangible assets are software.
(Operating leases)
The Company and its consolidated subsidiaries had no significant operating leases at March 31, 2023 and 2022.

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20 Revenue recognition(1) The disaggregation of revenue recognized from contracts with customers
a. Breakdown by type of goods or services

Thousands of
U.S. dollars

Millions of yen

Air Care
Cloth Care
Thermal Care
Hand Care
Dehumidify Care
Home Care
Total of revenue from contracts with customers

2023

2022

2023

¥ 19,758
7,986
4,713
5,844
2,985
4,290
¥ 45,576¥ 19,984
8,213
4,364
5,834
2,846
4,229
¥ 45,470$ 147,965
59,80835,293
43,76822,352
32,131$ 341,317

b. Breakdown by revenue recognition period

Thousands of
U.S. dollars

Millions of yen

Goods or services to be transferred at one time
Goods or services that are transferred over a period of time
Total of revenue from contracts with customers

2023

2022

2023

¥ 45,576—¥ 45,576¥ 45,470—¥ 45,470$ 341,317—$ 341,317(2) Information that is the basis for understanding the revenue generated from contracts with customers
Recognized revenue at the time the control of promised goods or services is transferred to the customer at the amount expected to be received uponexchange of said goods or services. The time when the customer gains control of the product is determined to be the time when the product arrives at thecustomer in domestic sales and the time when the product arrives at the point agreed with the customer in export sales.
These revenues are measured by deducting rebates and returns from the consideration promised in the contract with the customer.
The promised consideration is collected within approximately two months from the time the performance obligation is fulfilled. The amount of consideration
does not include important financial factors.
(3) Information regarding the relationship between the fulfillment of performance obligations under the contract with the customer and the cash
flows arising from this contract, and the amount and timing of revenue expected to be recognized from the contract with the customer existingat the end of the current consolidated fiscal year after the next consolidated year.
a. Balance of receivables and contract liabilities arising from contracts with customers

Thousands of
U.S. dollars

Millions of yen
Balance at
2023

Beginning balance of receivables arising from contracts with customers
Notes receivable – trade
Accounts receivable – tradeEnding balance of receivables arising from contracts with customers
Notes receivable – trade
Accounts receivable – trade

Balance at
2022

Balance at
2023

¥

82
5,721

¥

98
5,691

$

617
42,841

¥

200
5,879

¥

82
5,721

$

1,501
44,030b. Transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations
Since there are no significant contracts with an initially expected contract period exceeding one year, the Group has applied the practical expedient method
and transaction prices allocated to remaining performance obligations are omitted.

21 Segment Information(1) Summary of Reporting Segments
Segment information for the years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 is omitted as the Group operates the daily necessities segment as a single segment.
(2) Calculation method of sales, profits or losses, and other items by reportable segment
Information on the calculation method is omitted as the Group operates as a single segment.
(3) Information on the amounts of sales, income, and other items by reportable segment
Information on the amounts of sales and other items for the years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 is omitted as the Group operates as a single segment.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(4) Related Information(a) Information by products and service

Millions of yen

Year ended March 31, 2023

Air Care

Cloth Care

Thermal Care

Hand Care

Others

Total

Sales to third parties¥ 19,758¥ 7,986¥ 4,713¥ 5,844¥ 7,275¥ 45,576

Year ended March 31, 2022

Air Care

Cloth Care

Thermal Care

Hand Care

Others

Total

Sales to third parties¥ 19,984¥ 8,213¥ 4,364¥ 5,834¥ 7,075¥ 45,470

Year ended March 31, 2023

Air Care

Cloth Care

Thermal Care

Hand Care

Others

Total

Sales to third parties$ 147,965$ 59,808$ 35,293$ 43,768$ 54,484$ 341,317

Millions of yen

Thousands of U.S. dollars(b) Information by geographical segment(Sales)Geographical segment information is not presented as overseas sales
were less than 10% of consolidated net sales for the years ended March
31, 2023 and 2022.
(c) Information by major customers(Property, plant and equipment)
Geographical segment information is not presented as the amount ofproperty, plant and equipment in Japan exceeded 90% of the total ofproperty, plant and equipment at March 31, 2023 and 2022.
Sales
Thousands of
U.S. dollars

Millions of yen

Customers

PALTAC CORPORATION
ARATA CORPORATION

2023

2022

2023

¥ 17,174
11,269¥ 17,159
10,688$ 128,614
84,395

Related segment

Daily necessities
Daily necessities

22 Related Party Transactions(Years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022)
Not applicable

23 Inventory Valuation Loss Included in Cost of Sales
Inventory valuation loss write-downs below cost to net selling value are included in cost of sales and amounted to ¥743 million (U.S.$5,567 thousand) and¥478 million for the years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

24 Impairment Loss(Years ended March 31, 2023)
Not applicable
The Company recognized impairment losses for the year ended March 31, 2022 as follows:
Location

Purpose of use

Type of assets

Millions of yen

Tokyo

Other

Goodwill¥ 1,166

Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture

Business assets

Buildings and structures, machinery, equipment and vehicles,
tools, furniture and fixtures, etc.

Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture

Idle assets

Land

4

Chon Buri Province, Thailand

Business assets

Buildings and structures, machinery, equipment and vehicles,
tools, furniture and fixtures

87

407

For business assets, the Group determines the asset group in consideration of the management accounting classification, and for shared assets such as thehead office, the entire business is the asset group. In addition, idle assets that are not used for business are grouped by individual property.
As a result of reviewing the business plan of the Disposable Warmers business due to the decline in profitability, the excess profitability initially expected could
no longer be expected. Therefore, the entire amount of the undepreciated balance of goodwill relating to the Disposable Warmers business and the carrying
amount of business assets held by the Company and its subsidiary, S.T. MYCOAL Co., Ltd., was reduced to the recoverable amount, and the reduced
amount was recorded as an extraordinary loss with an impairment loss of ¥1,574 million.

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For these assets, net realizable value used by the Company is based on appraisal values (for property and real estate) obtained from external valuation firms
engaged by the Company to provide valuation services. The key assumptions underlying appraisal value are the expected selling price of machinery, thereplacement cost of buildings, and the price of land when it is vacant.
Since the profitability of the business assets held by the consolidated subsidiary Shaldan (Thailand) has declined, the carrying amount was reduced to therecoverable amount and the reduced amount was recorded as impairment loss under extraordinary loss.
The recoverable amount is measured by the value in use and is calculated assuming that the value in use is zero.
For idle assets, the carrying amount was reduced to the recoverable amount because the intended use was not currently determined, and the reduced
amount was recorded as impairment loss under extraordinary loss. For idle assets, the recoverable amount is measured by the net realizable value, and the
net realizable value is calculated by real estate appraisal by a real estate appraiser.

25 Note to Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Shares in issue and outstanding and treasury stock at March 31, 2023 and 2022 were as follows:(Year ended March 31, 2023)
Number of shares in issue and outstanding:Common stock
23,000 thousand
Number of shares held in treasury:
Common stock
759 thousand
Note: Details of the change in the number of shares of treasury stock are as follows:
Increase due to purchase of shares less than standard unit: 0 thousand
Decrease due to issuance of treasury shares by the stock benefit trust (BBT): 14 thousand
The common stock owned by the Trust (270 thousand shares) is included in the number of shares held in treasury stock.

Dividends paid from retained earnings for the year ended March 31, 2023 were as follows:
Total amount of dividends

Dividends per share

Resolution

Millions of yen

Thousands of U.S. dollars

Yen

U.S. dollars

Record date

Effective date

Board of directors’ meeting
held on May 20, 2022

¥ 428

$ 3,203¥ 19$ 0.14

March 31, 2022

June 6, 2022

Board of directors’ meeting
held on November 8, 2022

450

3,372

20

0.15

September 30, 2022

December 9, 2022

Dividends for which the record date was in the year ended March 31, 2023 and the effective date is in the year ending March 31, 2024 were as follows:
Total amount of dividends

Dividends per share

Resolution

Millions of yen

Thousands of U.S. dollars

Board of directors’ meeting
held on May 19, 2023

¥ 450

$ 3,372(Year ended March 31, 2022)
Number of shares in issue and outstanding:Common stock
Number of shares held in treasury:
Common stock

Source of dividends

Yen

U.S. dollars

Record date

Effective date

Retained earnings¥ 20$ 0.15

March 31, 2023

June 5, 2023

23,000 thousand
772 thousand

Note: Details of the change in the number of shares of treasury stock are as follows:
Increase due to purchase of shares less than standard unit: 0 thousand
Increase due to acquired by Japan Custody Bank, Ltd. (Trust E Account): 90 thousand
Decrease due to the exercise of stock options: 22 thousand
Decrease due to consists of disposal of treasury stock by third party allotment (third party allotment to Japan Custody Bank, Ltd. (Trust E Account)): 90 thousand
The common stock owned by the Trust (284 thousand shares) is included in the number of shares held in treasury stock.

Dividends paid from retained earnings for the year ended March 31, 2022 were as follows:
Total amount of dividends(Millions of yen)

Dividends per share(Yen)

Record date

Effective date

Board of directors’ meeting held on
May 17, 2021

¥ 426

¥ 19

March 31, 2021

June 1, 2021

Board of directors’ meeting held on
October 27, 2021

426

19

September 30, 2021

December 3, 2021

Resolution

Dividends for which the record date was in the year ended March 31, 2022 and the effective date was in the year ended March 31, 2023 were as follows:
Resolution

Board of directors’ meeting held on
May 20, 2022

Total amount of dividends(Millions of yen)

Source of dividends

Dividends per share(Yen)

Record date

Effective date

¥ 428

Retained earnings¥ 19

March 31, 2022

June 6, 2022

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