Takara & Company Ltd. First Quarter Financial Summary [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)

Overview of Results

For the first quarter, net sales were 9,512 million yen, operating income was 2,125 million yen, ordinary income was 2,219 million yen, and quarterly net income attributable to owners of parent was 1,446 million yen, representing steady growth versus the same quarter last year: net sales +4.7%, operating income +24.6%, ordinary income +24.5%, and net income +21.1%. By segment, the disclosure-related business performed strongly. Although the interpretation and translation business experienced some demand reductions, expansion of AI-related services sustained overall profit contribution. The full-year forecast anticipates net sales of 34,200 million yen, operating income of 4,900 million yen, and net income of 3,500 million yen.

Key Points and Outlook

The company will continue preparing and publishing supplementary earnings presentation materials, expand deployment of AI-enabled products including WizLabo, and strengthen responses to digitalization for shareholder meetings. The full-year forecasts are being maintained, and the dividend forecast is 180 yen (full year). Through customer base expansion and efficiency investments, the company aims to realize long-term growth by leveraging synergies between disclosure-related and IR/translation services.