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For the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2026, consolidated net sales were ¥75,060 million (up 24.2% YoY), operating income was ¥4,080 million (up 41.9% YoY), and net income attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter was ¥2,601 million (up 21.7% YoY).

A tender offer for 1,071,262 ordinary shares at 4,455 yen per share will be conducted from February 13, 2026, to March 13, 2026, aiming to make Wakachiku Construction a consolidated subsidiary of Aso.

A tender offer will be conducted from February 13 to March 13, 2026, targeting 1,071,262 shares (8.42%) at 4,455 yen per common share, aiming for consolidation of Wakachiku Construction into the Aso Group as a consolidated subsidiary.

ACVE Holdings LLC to conduct a tender offer for our shares (up to 1,071,262 shares, equivalent to 50.10%, at a purchase price of 4,455 yen) and concluded a capital and business alliance agreement with Asō on February 12, 2026.

Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd. plans to execute a borrowing of JPY 8,500 million on February 6, 2026, based on a commitment line agreement concluded with 10 financial institutions for efficient working capital procurement.