Notice Regarding Revision of Full-Year Consolidated Earnings Forecast and Dividend Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ending March 2026

Regarding Revision of Earnings Forecast

The consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026 has been revised. Net sales are now projected at 60,286 million yen (up 0.5% from prior forecast), operating income at 17,345 million yen (up 8.4%), ordinary income at 17,440 million yen (up 9.0%), and net income attributable to owners of parent at 13,293 million yen (up 9.9%). The Cloud Business and IT Human Resources Business performed steadily, and efficiency improvements in personnel expenses and advertising expenses contributed to improved profit margins. Note that the IT Human Resources Business will no longer be included in consolidation from the fiscal year ending March 2027.

Revision of Dividend Forecast and Shareholder Return Policy

The annual dividend is planned to increase to 7.00 yen per share at year-end (previously 3.40 yen), totaling 14.00 yen (post stock split). The payout ratio is expected to be 19.0%, and the total return ratio including treasury stock acquisition of 6,999 million yen is forecasted at 71.3%. The basic shareholder return policy is to increase dividends each fiscal year with a payout ratio of 10% or more, and the company aims to maintain a total return ratio of 20% or higher from the fiscal year ending March 2027 onward.