Notice on Monthly Results for the Brand & Fashion Segment for September of the Fiscal Year Ending March 2027

Overview of Business Trends

Cumulative monthly sales for the Brand & Fashion segment through September amounted to 124,481 hundred million yen, 133.9% year-over-year. On a monthly basis, sales from April through September have trended solidly. The retail ratio ranged between 46.4% and 45.2%, and the tax-free sales ratio was approximately 13.1% to 17.9%. Cumulative individual purchase amounts were 59,930 hundred million yen, maintaining a high level at 133.5% year-over-year. While sales are progressing in line with plan levels, corporate sales continue to face market uncertainty, which may result in profits falling short of plan.

Key Points and Risks Going Forward

Monthly data are preliminary figures and may be affected by consolidation processes and other adjustments. Overseas operations are aggregated differently on a monthly basis, so discrepancies may occur due to foreign exchange effects and period-end factors. Overall sales are progressing in line with plans, but depending on the situation with corporate sales, there is a risk of impacting profit forecasts.