Financial Results Presentation for Q3 FY2026

Overview of Financial Performance

For Q3 FY2026, consolidated results recorded revenue of 28.2 billion yen (19% YoY increase), operating income of 3.18 billion yen (57% YoY increase), and net income attributable to owners of parent of 1.68 billion yen (21% YoY increase). By segment, Employment Support achieved an 11% increase in revenue despite a 6% decline in profit; Child Welfare posted a 27% revenue increase and turned profitable; Platform grew revenue by 21%; and Overseas business grew revenue by 45%. Share buybacks totaling 800 million yen have been executed, with an additional acquisition planned up to a 500 million yen limit.

Segment Trends and Outlook

Employment Support is on a revenue growth track due to improved facility utilization rates, with plans to open more than 20 new facilities in FY2026. Child Welfare's revenue and profit increased owing to stable operation of short-time support programs and progress in facility openings. Platform improved profitability with accelerated new contract acquisition pace. Overseas business continues to see stable contribution from subsidiary DDCN and investment in new facility openings. Earnings guidance remains unchanged, and a year-end dividend of 11 yen is planned.