Financial Results Presentation for Fiscal Year Ending April 2026

Business Performance Summary

For the fiscal year ended April 2026, consolidated net sales were ¥36,072 million (down 0.1% YoY), operating income ¥1,426 million (down 4.9%), with earnings excluding non-controlling interests recorded by management reporting, reflecting costs to sales containment including seasonality and raw material cost trends. In terms of segments, each of the fresh meat, prepared foods, Japanese sweets, restaurant, and food segments contributed, and overall the scale remained similar to the previous year, though relative profit contributions varied among some segments.

Outlook and Growth Strategy

For the fiscal year ending April 2027, expected net sales are ¥36,000 million, operating income ¥1,400 million, and net income attributable to owners of parent ¥800 million. As growth strategies, eight growth initiatives (STEP 1–STEP 3) are presented, promoting profitability of existing businesses, challenges with new formats, expansion of distribution channels, strengthening of e-commerce sites, overseas expansion, and M&A. Store strategy includes plans for openings, closings, and remodeling, with emphasis on private-brand products, new product launches, and expansion of external sales such as bottled and canned series.