First Half Consolidated Financial Summary for the Fiscal Year Ending March 2027

Key Points of Results

For the first half of the fiscal year ending March 2027, consolidated revenue reached 736,825 million yen, a 6.0% year-over-year increase, and gross profit rose by 4.5%. Operating profit before goodwill amortization remained broadly at the prior-year level, and first-half operating results improved from a loss to a profit. Growth in existing domestic advertising contributed, and profitability continued to improve from the second quarter onward. Although there were signs of recovery in overseas operations in Q2, weakness in Q1 had an impact. Full-year forecasts remain unchanged.

Progress on Medium-Term Plan and Capital Policy

As part of progress on the medium-term management plan, the group is considering a reorganization focused on remodelling global/digital domains and creating value in the AI era. Efforts include structural reform of the domestic marketing business, creation of new growth options using AI, and remodelling of global business. Having achieved a midterm turn to profitability, the company will set metrics to be reconfirmed at the full-year results announcement.