Fiscal Year Ending August 2026 Q2 (Interim) Financial Summary [Japanese Standards] (Consolidated)

Performance Overview

The consolidated results for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending August 2026 recorded net sales of 50,512 million yen (12.7% increase YoY), mainly driven by increased same-store sales in the domestic eyewear business. Operating income was 4,932 million yen (4.3% decrease YoY), ordinary income was 4,899 million yen (6.2% decrease YoY), and net income attributable to owners of the parent was 3,393 million yen (10.3% decrease YoY), resulting in higher sales but lower profits. The domestic eyewear business posted net sales of 38,248 million yen (10.0% increase YoY) and operating income of 3,744 million yen (21.0% decrease YoY), while the overseas eyewear business achieved net sales of 12,263 million yen (22.0% increase YoY) and operating income of 1,188 million yen (183.9% increase YoY), showing steady growth.

Financial Position and Dividend Status

At the end of the interim consolidated accounting period for the fiscal year ending August 2026, total assets amounted to 60,021 million yen (3.7% increase YoY), net assets to 33,885 million yen (6.8% increase YoY), and the equity ratio improved to 56.5% from 54.9% in the previous year. Regarding dividends, the interim dividend was set at 47 yen per share, with an annual dividend forecast of 115 yen (109 yen in the previous year), reflecting an anticipated dividend increase.