Interim Financial Report for the Second Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending February 2027 (Japanese GAAP) (Consolidated)

Overview of Results

In this interim period, net sales were 20,255 million yen (an increase of 1.7% year-on-year), operating income was 767 million yen (an increase of 51.7% year-on-year), ordinary income was 726 million yen (an increase of 44.1% year-on-year), and interim net income attributable to owners of parent was 384 million yen (an increase of 62.5% year-on-year), achieving substantial profit growth. Both the food business and the restaurant business expanded, improving profitability despite continued high costs for raw materials and logistics. Notably, Opus was included as a newly consolidated subsidiary. Supplementary materials and an earnings presentation will be provided.

Outlook and Capital Position

The full-year forecast is net sales 43,000 million yen, operating income 1,250 million yen, ordinary income 1,110 million yen, and net income attributable to owners of parent 455 million yen, with no changes from the most recently published forecast. The equity ratio is stable at 35.4%, and cash and cash equivalents increased by 34 million yen. With the expanded consolidation scope including Opus, it is necessary to monitor the profit structure by segment.