j-Group Holdings Corp. Financial Summary for the Six Months Ended February 2027 (Japanese GAAP) (Consolidated)

Performance Overview

For the six months ended February 2027, revenue declined to 6,219 million yen compared with the same period last year. Operating income, ordinary income, and net income attributable to owners of parent also fell substantially year on year, affected by persistently high raw material and energy costs as well as rising wages. Meanwhile, the Food & Beverage segment showed improvements in revenue and profit through new store openings and renovations. The full-year forecast is maintained, expecting revenue to increase by 1,330 million yen, operating income of 450 million yen, ordinary income of 370 million yen, and net income attributable to owners of parent of 320 million yen. The dividend forecast remains a total of 5 yen for the year (interim 2 yen and year-end 3 yen). Cash and cash equivalents decreased to 1,865 million yen at the end of the period compared with the previous fiscal year-end.

Segment Performance and Financial Position

The Food & Beverage segment performed steadily with revenue of 5,860 million yen and operating income of 653 million yen. The Real Estate segment recorded revenue of 224 million yen and operating income of 27 million yen, while Others reported revenue of 173 million yen and an operating loss of 63 million yen. Total assets stood at 10,502 million yen and net assets increased to 1,866 million yen, improving the equity ratio to 17.3%. Inventory, accounts receivable, and long-term borrowings among other balance sheet components changed, and cash flows from financing activities were negative.