Fiscal Year Ending March 2027: Second Quarter (Interim) Financial Summary

Overview of Results

For the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027, revenue was 307,153 million yen, operating income was 38,184 million yen, ordinary income was 38,339 million yen, and interim net income attributable to owners of parent was 26,937 million yen, representing increases year-over-year in both revenue and profits. By segment, Financial IT, Industrial IT, and Wide-area IT Solutions performed steadily. The company continues AI and human capital investments while delivering higher value-added services. Special gains and losses were also recorded, and overall the company secured increased profits. As part of the growth strategy for the AI era, new initiatives such as IntegriA and PAYCIERGE are being advanced.

Capital Policy and Outlook

A flexible capital policy including share buybacks and cancellations has been implemented since the fiscal year ending March 2026. The company targets a total shareholder return ratio of 50% as a guideline and expects a total shareholder return ratio of approximately 48.1% for the fiscal year ending March 2027. It aims to achieve ROE above 16% and an average annual EPS growth rate above 10%, balancing shareholder returns with growth investments. In 2026 the merger with Intec was completed to strengthen organization and governance, and the company plans to promote priority strategies for the next medium-term plan, including AI-driven development and expansion of Vertical AI.