Third Quarter Financial Summary for the Fiscal Year Ending March 2026〔IFRS〕(Consolidated)

Performance Overview

In the cumulative consolidated third quarter period of the fiscal year ending March 2026, revenue was 68,891 million yen (21.5% YoY increase), reflecting growth in the Kakaku.com, Tabelog, and Kyujinbox businesses. Conversely, operating income declined to 21,133 million yen (4.2% YoY decrease) due to increased growth investments centered on the Kyujinbox business. Profit before tax for the quarter and net income attributable to owners of parent also decreased YoY. By segment, Kakaku.com recorded revenue of 17,555 million yen (1.9% YoY increase) and segment profit of 9,311 million yen (12.9% YoY increase). Tabelog reported revenue of 29,677 million yen (20.5% YoY increase) and segment profit of 17,028 million yen (24.5% YoY increase). Kyujinbox achieved revenue of 14,413 million yen (58.3% YoY increase) but recorded a segment loss due to growth investment.

Financial Position and Cash Flow Status

Total assets stood at 84,261 million yen, a decrease of 9,243 million yen from the end of the previous period, with cash and cash equivalents at 36,793 million yen (down by 14,066 million yen). Total liabilities decreased by 7,721 million yen to 23,650 million yen, and total equity declined by 1,523 million yen to 60,612 million yen. Cash flow from operating activities generated an inflow of 14,475 million yen, cash flow used in investing activities was an outflow of 10,774 million yen, and cash flow used in financing activities resulted in an outflow of 17,798 million yen. Dividend payments amounted to 15,821 million yen, with no revision to the dividend forecast.