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

Performance Overview

In the consolidated interim results for the period, net sales amounted to 18,624 million yen, representing a 3.6% increase compared with the previous year. Operating income was 3,834 million yen, a decrease of -0.8% year-over-year, while ordinary income edged up to 3,915 million yen. Net income attributable to owners of parent for the interim period was 2,654 million yen, an increase of 2.1%. Through group reorganization measures (transfer of Work Project, liquidation of Jump), the company streamlined its business portfolio and maintained overall group profitability. The equity ratio rose to 76.2%.

Outlook, Capital Policy and Dividend

Full-year guidance forecasts net sales of 34,800 million yen (up 2.6% year-over-year). However, operating income is expected to decline by 4,110 million yen, ordinary income by 4,220 million yen, and net income attributable to owners of parent by 2,805 million yen. The outlook assumes that some promotional expenses will be carried into the second half and that front-loaded investments in the recruiting business will affect results. The dividend forecast remains at 38 yen per year (19 yen at the end of the second quarter, full-year forecast 19 yen), reflecting ongoing shareholder returns. Attention is required regarding shareholder return activities, including acquisition and disposal of treasury stock.