Financial Summary for the Third Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending March 2026 [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated) (Completion of Interim Review by Certified Public Accountants)

Overview of Operating Results

During the nine-month consolidated cumulative period of the fiscal year ending March 2026, net sales slightly increased to 138,866 million yen (up 1.4% year-over-year), but operating income decreased to 10,483 million yen (down 9.4% year-over-year), ordinary income declined to 10,512 million yen (down 13.4% year-over-year), and net income attributable to owners of parent for the quarter was 7,265 million yen (down 18.0% year-over-year). The Sugar Business performed steadily with net sales of 117,442 million yen (up 1.4% year-over-year) and operating income of 9,348 million yen (down 3.7% year-over-year), though profits declined. The Life & Energy Business posted net sales of 19,484 million yen (up 0.5% year-over-year) and operating income of 824 million yen (down 29.6% year-over-year), reflecting a significant drop in profits. The Real Estate Business recorded net sales of 1,939 million yen (up 7.6% year-over-year) with operating income of 310 million yen (down 55.1% year-over-year), representing a significant decline in profit.

Financial Position and Future Outlook

Total assets stood at 189,947 million yen, down 12,249 million yen from the previous fiscal year-end, and net assets were 118,105 million yen, a decrease of 1,235 million yen. Liabilities decreased by 11,014 million yen to 71,841 million yen. Retained earnings declined by 3,841 million yen due to the cancellation of 1,175,000 shares of treasury stock. There is no change to the consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026, with net sales expected to be 200,000 million yen, operating income 12,300 million yen, and net income attributable to owners of parent 7,700 million yen. Any revisions to forecasts will be promptly disclosed depending on future performance trends.