Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Financial Summary [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)

Overview of Financial Results

The consolidated results for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 recorded net sales of JPY 56,470 million (up 7.8% YoY), operating income of JPY 5,434 million (up 15.5% YoY), ordinary income of JPY 5,625 million (up 15.1% YoY), and net income attributable to owners of parent for the quarter of JPY 3,809 million (up 12.9% YoY). Entering the latter half of the medium-term management plan 'CHALLENGE 2026,' the three growth drivers — Cloud, Security, and Ultra-High-Speed Development — are leading growth, resulting in a smooth performance exceeding projections. Notably, the Cloud segment grew 39.2% YoY and the Security segment increased 32.5%, significantly outperforming market growth.

Shareholder Returns and Outlook

As part of shareholder returns, the company is conducting a treasury stock acquisition resolved on October 30, 2025 (upper limit of 2,500,000 shares, acquisition price upper limit of JPY 3,000 million) through market purchases. As of December 31, 2025, 884,000 shares have been acquired at a total price of JPY 1,298 million. The full-year earnings forecast for fiscal 2026 has been revised upward, expecting net sales of JPY 76,000 million (up 8.8% YoY), operating income of JPY 7,300 million (up 18.6% YoY), and net income attributable to owners of parent of JPY 5,250 million (up 14.0% YoY). The target values in the medium-term management plan were also revised upward, continuing to promote the growth strategy.