FY2026 Q3 Earnings Presentation Materials

Performance Overview

For FY2026 Q3, revenue reached JPY 20,891 million (YoY +13%), operating income was JPY 4,161 million (YoY +1%), and net income attributable to owners of parent was JPY 2,893 million (YoY +3%), resulting in increased revenue and profit driven by growth in existing businesses and contributions from new M&A. Progress rates stood at 75% for revenue and 71% for operating income, remaining within forecast ranges. By segment, Vertical HR grew 22%, Living Tech increased 17%, maintaining robust growth, while Life Service declined 1% but achieved profit growth due to improved profit margins. The number of corporate clients expanded to 24,179 companies (YoY +5.0%), and corporate client unit price rose to JPY 1.15 million (YoY +6.5%), indicating continuous customer base expansion and unit price increase.

Management Strategy and M&A Progress

On October 1, 2025, Awesome Agent merged with Sankoh Ad to strengthen Vertical HR. In M&A activities, Quantum Reservation Pte. Ltd. was acquired as a wholly owned subsidiary, developing the hotel wholesale business (bed bank business) in Southeast Asia. The company will continue aggressively pursuing M&A both domestically and internationally to optimize its business portfolio and improve profit margins. Vertical HR anticipates margin improvements heading into the Q4 busy season, with Living Tech planning similar margin enhancements. Life Service is focusing on profitability-conscious business operations and improving management efficiency.