FY Ending February 2027 Q2 (Interim) Earnings Presentation

Summary of Results

For the interim period of the fiscal year ending February 2027, revenue increased significantly to 1,892 million yen (YoY +439 million yen; +30.2%). The Consulting segment achieved substantial growth due to strong orders and improved utilization rates, and the DX & Regional Co-creation segment also expanded with high order intake. Conversely, the Innovation segment decreased. Although SG&A expenses rose, operating profit, ordinary income, and interim net income all improved overall. Under the mid-term plan CRAFT2030, the company expects continued growth from the next fiscal year onward and aims to balance financial soundness with shareholder returns in its dividend policy.

Outlook and Dividends

The full-year outlook for the fiscal year ending February 2027 is maintained at the previously announced figures. The year-end dividend is planned at 6 yen in total, comprising a 5 yen commemorative dividend and a 1 yen ordinary dividend. Under the mid-term management plan CRAFT2030, the company intends to set a dividend payout ratio of 30% or more assuming profit growth from the fiscal year ending February 2028 onward. The company will focus on the Consulting and DX & Regional Co-creation segments as core businesses and strengthen value creation through AI utilization and other initiatives.