Financial Summary for the Second Quarter (Interim) of the Fiscal Year Ending February 2027 [Japanese GAAP] (Non-consolidated)

Performance Overview

This report presents the interim performance. Net sales were 188,263 hundred million yen, a Year-over-Year increase of 1.2%, marking a record high. However, operating income was 1,517 million yen (Year-over-Year -61.6%), ordinary income was 1,300 million yen (Year-over-Year -43.0%), and interim net income was 85 million yen (Year-over-Year -7.2%), reflecting continued profit declines. Declines in gross margin and shortfalls versus plan were contributing factors. By segment, GMS, SM, and DS continued to grow. Despite cost controls and new initiatives, results were affected by international conditions and price trends.

Business Strategy and Outlook

As the first year of the new medium-term management plan under the theme of "Challenge," the company continues to evolve each business format, implement product-centric reforms, build a robust business foundation, and promote sustainable management. DX promotion (introduction of automated ordering systems, mobile checkout, and expansion of the Aeon Group app) aims to improve operational efficiency and customer convenience. Efforts to expand the membership base are ongoing, reaching approx. 880,000 members as of the end of August 2026. The company aims for stable sales and profit growth over the medium to long term.