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

Overview of Business Performance

During the cumulative third quarter period of the fiscal year ending March 2026, net sales amounted to 181,634 million yen (2.9% YoY increase), driven by strong performance in the confectionery and frozen dessert segments. Operating income was 19,613 million yen (1.0% YoY increase), and ordinary income was 19,894 million yen (0.3% YoY increase). Net income attributable to owners of parent for the quarter reached 15,554 million yen (14.4% YoY increase), partly due to special gains from the sale of strategic equity holdings. Segment-wise, the confectionery segment recorded 66,001 million yen (6.0% YoY increase), and the frozen dessert segment achieved 43,598 million yen (7.7% YoY increase), while the in-business and direct sales businesses experienced revenue declines.

Financial Position and Future Outlook

Total assets increased to 221,898 million yen (compared to the previous fiscal year-end), liabilities increased to 85,833 million yen, and net assets grew to 136,064 million yen, resulting in a decline in the equity ratio to 60.6%. The number of shares outstanding was 86,111,638, and treasury stock was 2,092,202 shares. The annual dividend forecast remains unchanged at 65.00 yen. The earnings forecast remains unaltered from the announcement on November 12, 2025. The company will continue to monitor the impact of raw material prices and foreign exchange fluctuations and will promptly disclose any necessary updates.