Financial Summary for 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year Ending March 2026 [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)

Overview of Operating Results

For the cumulative consolidated period of the 3rd quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2026, sales amounted to JPY 138,866 million (1.4% increase YoY). Operating income was JPY 10,483 million (9.4% decrease YoY), ordinary income was JPY 10,512 million (13.4% decrease YoY), and net income attributable to owners of parent for the quarter was JPY 7,265 million (18.0% decrease YoY). The sugar business posted sales of JPY 117,442 million (1.4% increase YoY) and operating income of JPY 9,348 million (3.7% decrease YoY), showing steady performance but was impacted by stagnant consumer sentiment in household sales and price declines. The Life & Energy business recorded sales of JPY 19,484 million (0.5% increase YoY) and operating income of JPY 824 million (29.6% decrease YoY), affected by increased advertising expenses and others. The real estate business posted sales of JPY 1,939 million (7.6% increase YoY) and operating income of JPY 310 million (55.1% decrease YoY).

Financial Position and Outlook

Total assets were JPY 189,947 million, a decrease of JPY 12,249 million from the previous consolidated fiscal year-end, and net assets were JPY 118,105 million, down JPY 1,235 million. Liabilities amounted to JPY 71,841 million, decreasing by JPY 11,014 million. Retained earnings decreased by JPY 3,841 million due to the cancellation of treasury stock. There is no revision to the consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026; sales of JPY 200,000 million, operating income of JPY 12,300 million, and net income attributable to owners of parent of JPY 7,700 million are expected. Should future business trends require forecast revisions, they will be promptly announced.