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

Overview of Business Performance

For the cumulative consolidated period of the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2026, net sales amounted to JPY 1,001,231 million (23.8% YoY increase), operating income was JPY 32,735 million (48.7% YoY increase), ordinary income was JPY 33,158 million (47.8% YoY increase), and net income attributable to owners of parent was JPY 22,452 million (46.0% YoY increase). In the IT infrastructure distribution business, replacement demand due to the end of support for Windows 10 and deliveries related to the second phase of the GIGA School Program contributed, resulting in net sales of JPY 991,468 million (24.0% YoY increase) and operating income of JPY 32,051 million (49.2% YoY increase), achieving a significant increase in both sales and profits. The industrial machinery business also saw steady orders, with net sales of JPY 9,763 million (7.0% YoY increase) and operating income of JPY 675 million (26.8% YoY increase).

Financial Position and Dividend Status

Total assets increased by JPY 19,155 million from the previous consolidated fiscal year-end to JPY 459,277 million, and net assets increased by JPY 8,409 million to JPY 160,719 million. Treasury stock was substantially reduced through cancellation, with the number of treasury shares at the period-end standing at 1,042,282 shares. Regarding dividends, the forecast for the annual dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2026 has been revised upward to JPY 105.00 per share (previously JPY 90.00), reflecting strengthened shareholder returns. There are no changes to the consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026.