Financial Summary for the Second Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending January 2027 (Interim) [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)

Key results

During the interim consolidated period, net sales were 4,964,210 thousand yen, down 3.7% year over year. Operating income was 166,193 thousand yen, ordinary income was 156,302 thousand yen, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was 67,142 thousand yen, turning profitable. By segment, Web Solutions accounted for 2,015,845 thousand yen in net sales, Digital Talent Development Staffing 784,124 thousand yen, and Oshii Culture & Games 2,326,930 thousand yen. The group fully acquired the newly acquired company Full Balance, recording goodwill of 122,860 thousand yen. The full-year forecast remains: net sales of 10,843 million yen, operating income of 462 million yen, and net income attributable to owners of the parent of 217 million yen. For dividends, the expected results are 14.50 yen at the end of the quarter and 29.00 yen for the full year.

Outlook & strategy

Under the mid-term Vision2030, our group aims for sustainable growth centered on Web Solutions, Digital Talent Development Staffing, and Oshii Culture & Games. We will accelerate the recruitment and development of digital talent and increase the share of contracted development. We plan to continue expanding business domains and creating synergies through M&A, with goodwill from the Full Balance acquisition to be amortized over seven years. While improving cash flow and strengthening the financial foundation, we will concentrate on long-term investments and education to grow digital talent.