Monthly Update on KeePer Lab Operation and Related KeePer Products Business (December)

Overview of Performance

In December 2025, consolidated net sales were 3,057,909 thousand yen, an 8.5% increase compared to the same month last year. The KeePer Lab Operation segment posted sales of 1,749,780 thousand yen, up 6.7% year-over-year, and the KeePer Products and related business achieved sales of 1,308,128 thousand yen, up 11.1% year-over-year, both showing steady growth. Within the KeePer Lab Operation segment, two new franchise stores opened, increasing the number of directly managed stores to 138, with the total number of stores reaching 165. Particularly strong sales were seen in the Diamond KeePer series, which rose 10.6% year-over-year, led by the newly launched Dia II KeePer.

Segment Details and Challenges

The KeePer Lab Operation segment experienced robust sales driven by the significant impact of large-scale TV commercials in the Kanto and Kansai regions; however, some areas in northern Japan saw sales decline year-over-year due to heavy snowfall. Productivity per labor hour stood at 7,358 yen/hour, down from the previous year, but work overload concerns were successfully avoided. In the KeePer Products and related business, the aftermarket grew significantly by 12.0% year-over-year, and the new car dealer business expanded markedly by 36.6%. However, there was a temporary decline due to the timing of smartphone coating agent deliveries.