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

Overview of Business Performance

During the cumulative consolidated period of the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2026, net sales totaled 29,526 million yen (12.7% increase YoY), operating income was 2,466 million yen (40.6% increase YoY), ordinary income reached 2,515 million yen (38.3% increase YoY), and net income attributable to owners of parent was 1,418 million yen (9.9% increase YoY). The food service industry performed steadily due to expansion in inbound demand and improvements in income and employment conditions, although there were cost increases stemming from higher raw material prices and labor costs. We opened 14 new stores, introduced digital devices, implemented measures to enhance comfort, raised salaries and promoted consecutive leave systems to retain and secure personnel, resulting in a 6.7% increase in existing store sales compared to the same period last year.

Financial Position Summary and Outlook

Total assets stood at 26,964 million yen (an increase of 1,667 million yen from the end of the previous fiscal year), net assets were 19,180 million yen (an increase of 1,356 million yen), and the equity ratio improved to 71.1% from the previous fiscal year-end. The number of shares issued remained unchanged at 30,301,784 shares. There is no change to the consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026; full-year net sales are projected at 37,800 million yen (7.8% increase YoY), operating income at 2,500 million yen (21.4% increase YoY), and net income attributable to owners of parent at 1,600 million yen (17.9% increase YoY).