Financial Summary for the Third Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending December 2026 [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)

Summary of Performance

Unicafe Inc. recorded a significant increase in net sales in the third quarter of the fiscal year ending December 2026, with consolidated net sales of 13,944 million yen year-over-year. Operating income and ordinary income also rose substantially, reaching 806 million yen and 812 million yen, respectively. Quarterly net income attributable to owners of parent increased markedly to 679 million yen, and quarterly performance remained solid. Full-year guidance is unchanged, with net sales forecast at 19,000 million yen, operating income at 850 million yen, and net income at 700 million yen. Financial soundness remains high, with an equity ratio in the 47% range. Supplementary materials for the results were prepared, and no earnings presentation was held.

Outlook and Shareholder Returns

The company maintains its full-year forecasts for the fiscal year ending December 2026, while indicating a potential revision to the dividend forecast at the third quarter, suggesting an interim dividend of 11 yen and a year-end dividend of 11 yen. Although external factors such as increases in energy and raw material costs may have an impact, the key focus will be whether the company can expand profits supported by steady demand and efficiency improvements. Going forward, raw material price trends, foreign exchange fluctuations, and supply chain stability may affect performance.