Financial Summary for the Second Quarter (Interim) of the Fiscal Year Ending August 2026 [Japanese Standards] (Consolidated)

Overview of Performance

For the second quarter of the fiscal year ending August 2026, consolidated results showed operating revenue of ¥438,549 million (14.8% YoY increase), operating income of ¥45,045 million (24.8% YoY increase), ordinary income of ¥46,873 million (35.5% YoY increase), and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥34,262 million (34.5% YoY increase), achieving higher revenue and profit. Growth in the number of stores domestically and overseas, increased sales in overseas operations, cost reductions through internalizing production, and improvement in operating gross margin due to restrained price reductions contributed to the results. All policy-held shares were sold, with gains from sales and foreign exchange gains also contributing to increased profit. The total number of stores reached 1,460, comprising 700 domestically and 760 overseas.

Segment Performance and Financial Position

Domestic operations recorded operating revenue of ¥244,344 million (8.1% YoY increase) and segment profit of ¥27,495 million (14.2% YoY increase), showing growth in both revenue and profit. East Asia operations performed well with operating revenue of ¥136,061 million (23.3% YoY increase) and segment profit of ¥27,565 million (29.0% YoY increase). Southeast Asia & Oceania operations achieved significant growth with operating revenue of ¥33,117 million (35.4% YoY increase) and segment profit of ¥4,854 million (47.0% YoY increase). Europe & America operations also recorded increased revenue and profit with operating revenue of ¥25,025 million (17.9% YoY increase) and segment profit of ¥3,986 million (9.7% YoY increase). Total assets increased to ¥632,115 million, net assets to ¥384,304 million, maintaining a sound financial position with an equity ratio of 59.6%.