Announcement of Copyright-Managed Track Count and Number of Handled Masters as of the End of 2Q of the Fiscal Year Ending March 2027

Publication of Preliminary Business Indicators

The preliminary number of copyright-managed tracks as of the second quarter reached 888,444 tracks, with new managed tracks totaling 36,861. The number of handled masters was 1,735,099 masters, reflecting expansion in the digital content distribution business. Major artists’ songs and titles are also listed, indicating steady progress in contract expansion. Note that these are preliminary figures and may differ from the finalized figures released at the earnings announcement.

Outlook and Impact on Investors

As these are preliminary figures, attention should be paid to the finalized numbers at the earnings announcement. Both the copyright-managed track count and the number of handled masters continue to show an expanding trend, indicating growth potential in the digital distribution business. Continued expansion of new contracts could contribute to future revenue and business scale growth. It is important to disclose the finalized figures at the earnings release and to monitor future progress (continuity of new contracts and stability of the artist lineup).