Financial Summary for the Third Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending September 2026 (Japanese GAAP, Consolidated)

Overview of Results

For the cumulative third quarter, net sales amounted to 10,818,860 thousand yen, a substantial increase of 37.5% year over year. Operating income reached 1,014,594 thousand yen, achieving a remarkable 380.3% increase. Ordinary income was 594,715 thousand yen, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was 472,661 thousand yen, all well above the previous year. By segment, the Reuse & Recycling business contributed strongly, with net sales of 9,623,419 thousand yen and segment profit of 1,758,334 thousand yen. The Social Care business posted net sales of 1,195,184 thousand yen, a 22.4% year-over-year decline, and a segment loss of 47,087 thousand yen.

Outlook and Points of Note

The full-year earnings forecast remains unchanged from the previous disclosure, with the current outlook unchanged. There are no changes to the new dividend forecast. Items related to new equity issues are not described as factors that would significantly impact this financial summary, and as the business scope expands, the recognition of the Reuse & Recycling business and strengthened collaboration with municipalities and enterprises are cited as growth drivers going forward. In the Social Care area, the policy is to expand a stock-based foundation through talent acquisition and direct management expansion.