Financial Summary for the Six Months Ended March 2027 (Interim)

Overview of Results

For the second quarter of the fiscal year, net sales amounted to 12,777,871 thousand yen, an 11.0% increase year-over-year, and operating income reached 1,785,425 thousand yen, a 26.7% year-over-year increase. Ordinary income was 1,772,888 thousand yen, and net income attributable to owners of parent for the interim period was 1,258,668 thousand yen, a 34.4% increase, marking record highs. By segment, the IT infrastructure-related business and DX solutions-related business performed strongly, and the CVC-related business showed steady results. Growth has been maintained following the shift to newly established classifications (including DX solutions-related). The full-year forecast stands at net sales of 26,300 hundred million yen, operating income of 3,700 hundred million yen, and net income of 2,457 hundred million yen, and the company indicates the possibility of further upward revisions.

Future Policy and Impact for Investors

In the second year of its medium-term management plan, the company will pursue value enhancement through roll-up M&A via acquisitions and integrations of IT infrastructure and by combining these with BPaaS and other services. Startia Rays will be renamed Startia Technos to strengthen its bridging function, promote cross-selling and maximize customer LTV. For CVC-related activities, the company will prioritize investment recovery focusing on exits, aiming for net sales of 29,000 hundred million yen (targeting an additional 8,000 hundred million yen from existing businesses) and ROE of over 20% by the fiscal year ending March 2028. The shareholder return policy is expected to remain unchanged, and the most recent interim dividend outlook follows the previously announced details.