Fiscal Year Ending February 2027 — Second Quarter (Interim) Financial Summary [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)

Overview of Results

In the interim period, net sales were 39,442 million yen, a substantial increase year-over-year. Operating income amounted to 2,709 million yen, ordinary income was 2,871 million yen, and net income attributable to owners of parent for the interim period was 1,557 million yen. By segment, expansion in the brand business and apparel business contributed to earnings growth. Although special losses included impairment charges and costs related to retirement benefit plans, operating income before goodwill amortization increased significantly compared with the same period of the previous fiscal year.

Outlook and Dividends

The full-year forecast is net sales of 77,000 million yen (previous forecast +2,000 million yen), operating income of 4,300 million yen, ordinary income of 4,600 million yen, and net income attributable to owners of parent of 2,650 million yen. Goodwill amortization-adjusted net income per share for the fiscal year is indicated as 170.22 yen. An earnings presentation is also scheduled, and attention will be on progress of future investments and initiatives.