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<ul><li>AS ONE flexed its procurement muscles and kept plastic consumables on the shelf through a geopolitics-driven shortage, which allowed them to capture a rapid ramp in customer demand, improving engagement with existing customers and drawing in new customers.</li><li>Higher input costs were passed through to customers in a timely manner and demonstrating gross margin durability, which we believe matters more than the record earnings.</li><li>We note particular strength in the Industrial segment, where AS ONE benefited from semiconductor sector demand for cleanroom consumables. </li></ul>

AS ONE flexed its procurement muscles and kept plastic consumables on the shelf through a geopolitics-driven shortage, which allowed them to capture a rapid ramp in customer demand, improving engagement with existing customers and drawing in new customers.Higher input costs were passed through to customers in a timely manner and demonstrating gross margin durability, which we believe matters more than the record earnings.We note particular strength in the Industrial segment, where AS ONE benefited from semiconductor sector demand for cleanroom consumables. 

AS ONE (7476 JP) - Resilient Supply Chain, Durable Margins

<ul><li>FY3/27 expected to be a transitional year – AS ONE delivered full year operating profit growth ahead of revenue growth in FY3/26, demonstrating the operating leverage in its model.</li><li>The FY3/27 financial guidance points to a year of growth investments, which should translate to profitability improvement in future years.</li><li>We note that AS ONE has maintained a strong track record of cost discipline, which makes us believe the elevated SG&amp;A spend in FY3/27 is expected to generate meaningful returns. </li></ul>

FY3/27 expected to be a transitional year – AS ONE delivered full year operating profit growth ahead of revenue growth in FY3/26, demonstrating the operating leverage in its model.The FY3/27 financial guidance points to a year of growth investments, which should translate to profitability improvement in future years.We note that AS ONE has maintained a strong track record of cost discipline, which makes us believe the elevated SG&amp;A spend in FY3/27 is expected to generate meaningful returns. 

As One (7476 Jp) - Setting Conservative Expectations for FY3/27

<ul><li>Early signs of inflection as macro clouds clear – AS ONE's Q1-3 results demonstrated strong operational execution with operating profit (+12.4% YoY) significantly outpacing revenue growth (+5.1% YoY), reflecting margin expansion and cost discipline.</li><li>Looking ahead, macroeconomic headwinds are fading as Japan-U.S. tariff uncertainty resolves and corporate earnings improve, while the Takaichi administration's anticipated fiscal stimulus measures are expected to benefit AS ONE's core customer base (universities, research institutions, and medical facilities), positioning the Company for reacceleration of growth in FY3/27.</li><li>With the ¥1bn share buyback program completed ahead of schedule, AS ONE maintains the flexibility to return additional capital to shareholders if M&amp;A opportunities do not meet return hurdles.</li></ul>

Early signs of inflection as macro clouds clear – AS ONE's Q1-3 results demonstrated strong operational execution with operating profit (+12.4% YoY) significantly outpacing revenue growth (+5.1% YoY), reflecting margin expansion and cost discipline.Looking ahead, macroeconomic headwinds are fading as Japan-U.S. tariff uncertainty resolves and corporate earnings improve, while the Takaichi administration's anticipated fiscal stimulus measures are expected to benefit AS ONE's core customer base (universities, research institutions, and medical facilities), positioning the Company for reacceleration of growth in FY3/27.With the ¥1bn share buyback program completed ahead of schedule, AS ONE maintains the flexibility to return additional capital to shareholders if M&amp;A opportunities do not meet return hurdles.

AS ONE (7476 JP) - Positioning for Growth Reacceleration in FY3/27

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<ul><li>This inaugural edition of the Astris Advisory Japan Annual Directory presents our corporate equity research coverage to support informed decision-making across the global investment community, corporates, and financial institutions.</li><li>As an independent research firm, Astris Advisory Japan operates differently from traditional sell-side institutions, enabling us to deliver research tailored to our clients’ strategic communication needs, prepared in accordance with internal standards and disclosure policies.</li><li>Leveraging a global network of institutional investors and international distribution partners, we enhance corporate visibility, broaden investor reach, and facilitate meaningful engagement with long-term capital providers. </li></ul>

This inaugural edition of the Astris Advisory Japan Annual Directory presents our corporate equity research coverage to support informed decision-making across the global investment community, corporates, and financial institutions.As an independent research firm, Astris Advisory Japan operates differently from traditional sell-side institutions, enabling us to deliver research tailored to our clients’ strategic communication needs, prepared in accordance with internal standards and disclosure policies.Leveraging a global network of institutional investors and international distribution partners, we enhance corporate visibility, broaden investor reach, and facilitate meaningful engagement with long-term capital providers. 

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<ul><li>As scientific progress increasingly depends on more complex equipment and precision instruments, we believe wholesaler and distributor AS ONE is well-positioned to capture demand through expanding its presence in the high-end segment.</li><li>Demand for scientific supplies and lower-end scientific equipment remains stable, providing a resilient, recurring revenue base.</li><li>The company’s growth has consistently outpaced and shown limited correlation with national R&amp;D spending. </li></ul>

As scientific progress increasingly depends on more complex equipment and precision instruments, we believe wholesaler and distributor AS ONE is well-positioned to capture demand through expanding its presence in the high-end segment.Demand for scientific supplies and lower-end scientific equipment remains stable, providing a resilient, recurring revenue base.The company’s growth has consistently outpaced and shown limited correlation with national R&amp;D spending. 

AS ONE (7476 JP) - A Royalty on Japan’s Scientific Advancement

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AS ONE CORPORATION wholesales laboratory equipment, scientific equipment, and related products.  The Company sells its products through catalogs and provides quick delivery by using the on-line ordering system.

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AS ONE Corporation (7476 JP)

AS ONE (7476 JP) - Resilient Supply Chain, Durable Margins

We note particular strength in the Industrial segment, where AS ONE benefited from semiconductor sector demand for cleanroom consumables.

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As One (7476 Jp) - Setting Conservative Expectations for FY3/27

FY3/27 expected to be a transitional year – AS ONE delivered full year operating profit growth ahead of revenue growth in FY3/26, demonstrating the...

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AS ONE (7476 JP) - Positioning for Growth Reacceleration in FY3/27

AS ONE's Q1-3 results demonstrated strong operational execution with operating profit (+12.4% YoY) significantly outpacing revenue growth (+5.1%...

Astris Advisory Japan

Annual Directory: Corporate Research - January 2026

This inaugural edition of the Astris Advisory Japan Annual Directory presents our corporate equity research coverage to support informed decision...

Astris Advisory Japan

AS ONE (7476 JP) - A Royalty on Japan’s Scientific Advancement

As scientific progress increasingly depends on more complex equipment and precision instruments, we believe wholesaler and distributor AS ONE is...

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