Financial Summary for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year Ending July 2026 (Interim) [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)

Overview of Business Performance

In the second quarter of the fiscal year ending July 2026, net sales increased 12.1% year-over-year to ¥10,360,750 thousand, operating income rose 25.3% to ¥2,831,762 thousand, ordinary income grew 27.5% to ¥2,850,184 thousand, and net income attributable to owners of parent increased 27.2% to ¥1,956,104 thousand. Strengthened functionality of the mainstay packaged software “Aladdin Office,” enhanced collaboration with partner companies, and robust sales of the integrated cloud service for online shop management “CROSS MALL” as well as the integrated points and customer management cloud service “CROSS POINT” contributed to the strong performance. The operating margin remained high at 27.3%, reflecting progress in strengthening the profit structure.

Financial Position and Revision of Dividend Forecast

As of the end of the second quarter of the fiscal year ending July 2026, total assets stood at ¥17,281,060 thousand and net assets at ¥12,366,178 thousand, maintaining a stable financial foundation with an equity ratio of 71.6%. The dividend forecast includes an interim dividend of ¥32.00, a second quarter-end forecast dividend of ¥34.00, and an annual total dividend of ¥66.00, representing an increase from the previous fiscal year’s ¥50.00. The introduction of an ESOP trust for stock grants is aimed at promoting employee participation in management, alongside conducting share buybacks. A revised full-year earnings forecast has also been published; details are provided in separate materials.