Notice Regarding Differences Between Full-Year Consolidated and Non-Consolidated Earnings Forecasts and Actual Results for the Fiscal Year Ending September 2026

Causes of the Differences and Actual Results

This announcement discloses the differences between the full-year consolidated and non-consolidated earnings forecasts and the actual results for the fiscal year ending September 2026. Consolidated net sales exceeded the previous forecast, and operating income and ordinary income saw reduced loss amounts; however, net income attributable to owners of the parent and non-consolidated net income recorded larger losses than previously forecast due to the recording of extraordinary losses and the impact of tax effects. Comparison figures reflect the stock split (3-for-1, effective April 1, 2026). Contributing factors include increased personnel in IT sales outsourcing which boosted revenue, and lower-than-planned expenses due to in-house consolidation of selling, general and administrative functions. Conversely, recognition of valuation losses and impairment losses on investment securities, valuation losses on equity-method affiliates, and fluctuations in tax effects reduced net income.

Outlook and Points to Note

While the causes of the differences may continue, progress in in-house consolidation, the status of cost containment, and tax-related factors are expected to continue affecting net income. Figures reflect the impact of the stock split, and future outlook requires monitoring trends in the disclosed contributing factors.