FY2026 February Period Q3 Financial Summary [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)

Overview of Performance

In the consolidated cumulative Q3 period of FY2026 February (March 1, 2025 to November 30, 2025), net sales reached ¥464,771 million (3.4% YoY increase), operating income was ¥11,889 million (18.2% YoY increase), ordinary income was ¥13,057 million (15.7% YoY increase), and net income attributable to owners of parent was ¥8,498 million (20.6% YoY increase), achieving profit growth. Same-store sales increased by 3.1%, supported by higher customer unit price. Despite inflation and yen depreciation trends, performance improvement was pursued through stronger collaboration with the CGC Group and the three-company alliance, deployment of differentiated products, and expansion of the online supermarket business.

Financial Position and Cash Flow Status

Total assets increased by ¥7,843 million from the previous fiscal year-end to ¥290.505 billion, total liabilities rose by ¥3,180 million to ¥101.85 billion, and total net assets increased by ¥4,662 million to ¥188.7 billion. The equity ratio remained almost flat at 65.0%. Cash flow from operating activities was strong at ¥20,167 million (29.6% YoY increase), cash outflow from investing activities was ¥6,093 million (39.3% decrease), and cash outflow from financing activities was ¥11,238 million (58.8% increase). There were no revisions to dividend forecasts or earnings guidance.