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4452.T - Kao Corp
Q1 2026 Kao Corp Earnings Presentation
May 12, 2026 / NTS GMT
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Conference Call Participants
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Presentation
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Unidentified Company Representative 1 [1]
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We would like to start with page 4, key highlights. 2026 will be a year in which we further enhance our sustainable earning power and accelerate our transition to growth. We will increase the likelihood of achieving the K27 while building the foundation for the step change growth that lies beyond.
In the first quarter, centered on the GC business, our profit-generating capabilities became firmly established both domestically and internationally, enabling us to further strengthen our earnings base. Net sales was JPY413.2 billion, up 2.5% on a like-for-like base, excluding the foreign exchange effects. Operating income

