Notice Regarding Differences Between Forecasts and Actual Results for the Second Quarter (Interim) of the Fiscal Year Ending February 2027

Business Performance Overview

For the second quarter of the fiscal year ending February 2027, net sales exceeded the previously announced forecast, reaching 6,368 million yen, and operating income, ordinary income, and interim net income all exceeded their prior forecasts. Throughout the quarter, smooth ramp-up of new stores, customer-attraction initiatives such as IP collaborations and sports events, and improvements in product value through a grand menu revision contributed, and existing-store customer counts, including inbound demand, remained solid. The full-year forecast remains unchanged. Changes to dividend guidance are TBD at this time, but revisions may occur depending on future performance trends.

Outlook and Impact on Shareholders

Although the full-year forecast is currently unchanged, there is a possibility that dividend guidance will be revised and announced depending on future performance trends. In the short term, sales and profit growth trends are expected to continue, and earnings per share are also expected to exceed the previous forecast. Policy on capital allocation and specific figures for shareholder returns have not been disclosed, so attention will be focused on future disclosures.