Financial Summary for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year Ending March 2026 [IFRS] (Consolidated)

Performance Overview

During the cumulative consolidated third quarter period for the fiscal year ending March 2026 (April 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025), operating revenue was JPY 139.626 billion (14.8% YoY increase), operating income was JPY 81.38 billion (17.1% YoY increase), profit before tax was JPY 81.678 billion (17.5% YoY increase), and net income attributable to owners of the parent was JPY 54.993 billion (17.1% YoY increase). Breakdown of operating revenue includes transaction-related revenue of JPY 54.492 billion (11.7% YoY increase), clearing-related revenue of JPY 36.675 billion (41.1% YoY increase), listing-related revenue of JPY 12.583 billion (2.3% YoY increase), information-related revenue of JPY 24.843 billion (3.7% YoY increase), and system-related revenue of JPY 10.336 billion (3.7% YoY increase). Operating expenses increased 12.1% YoY to JPY 59.581 billion, mainly due to higher personnel and system maintenance costs, but profit margins improved.

Financial Position and Dividend Status

As of the end of the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2026, total assets amounted to JPY 7,173.793 billion, a decrease of JPY 1,365.883 billion from the previous fiscal year-end, primarily due to a reduction in clearing assets. Total liabilities similarly decreased to JPY 7,140.547 billion. Equity attributable to owners of the parent was JPY 32.0462 billion, down from the previous fiscal year-end. The dividend forecast remains unchanged at an annual dividend of JPY 50 (interim JPY 25, year-end JPY 25). A stock split (1 share to 2 shares) was implemented on October 1, 2024; earnings per share and dividend figures reflect this adjustment.