FY2027 Second Quarter (Interim) Financial Summary [Japanese GAAP]

Performance Overview

For the interim period, net sales were 4,172,809 thousand yen (Year-on-Year -10.3%), operating income was 338,154 thousand yen (Year-on-Year -16.7%), and ordinary income was 377,888 thousand yen (Year-on-Year -4.6%). Net income was 482,001 thousand yen (year-on-year increase). By segment, sales for the elementary & junior high school segment increased, while the high school & university segment experienced revenue and profit declines, and the corporate & government segment reported profit growth, indicating differing trends across segments. Special gains included 326,711 thousand yen from the sale of equity securities of an affiliate. An increase in contract liabilities as of the interim period end also supported part of the revenue.

Outlook and Key Matters

The full-year outlook has been revised and disclosed. The company will strengthen provision of one-stop solutions leveraging product groups tailored to AI/generative AI adoption and accelerated School DX (including InterCLASS, the TeachGear series, ExtraConsole, etc.). Plans include progressing organizational integration and PMI associated with making Okinawa CHIeru a wholly owned subsidiary, expanding cross-selling in regional and overseas markets, and improving profitability in the corporate & government market. Under the revised corporate philosophy in April 2026, the company will promote expansion of products that reduce teachers' administrative burden and optimize school operations.