Fiscal Year Ending March 2027 Q2 (Interim) Financial Summary [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)

Overview of Results

Consolidated results for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027 showed steady performance: revenue of 20,066 million yen (Year-over-Year 9.8% increase), operating income of 2,538 million yen (Year-over-Year 52.3% increase), ordinary income of 2,534 million yen (Year-over-Year 51.1% increase), and net income attributable to owners of parent of 1,570 million yen (Year-over-Year 48.2% increase). The number of students reached 52,039 people, a 5.1% increase year-over-year, with primary, junior high, and high school divisions all exceeding the prior year. Advertising activities and opening of new schools contributed effectively, supporting strong class quality and student recruitment.

Outlook and Capital Policy

Regarding the full-year forecast, the revision announced in October 2026 is being maintained, and the most recent disclosure continues to indicate a dividend increase expectation. As for treasury stock acquisition, 600,000 shares were acquired on July 31, 2026, and treasury stock at the end of the period increased to 2,210,962 thousand yen. A plan to absorb and merge wholly owned subsidiary Noda Gakuen has been announced, with the aim of strengthening medical/dental/pharmaceutical university entrance exam instruction and integrating management resources across the Group.