Fiscal Year Ending March 2026, 3rd Quarter Financial Summary [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)

Overview of Business Performance

For the consolidated cumulative period of the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2026, net sales amounted to JPY 18,026,303 thousand (7.5% YoY decrease). Due to the service launch of a large-scale project, outsourcing expenses decreased by approximately 30%, and cost of sales was JPY 9,292,624 thousand (13.7% YoY decrease). Selling, general and administrative expenses were JPY 4,188,125 thousand (2.6% YoY decrease), resulting in operating income of JPY 4,545,553 thousand (3.1% YoY increase). Ordinary income was JPY 4,785,378 thousand (3.3% YoY increase), and net income attributable to owners of parent for the quarter was JPY 3,267,554 thousand (1.4% YoY decrease). Special gains and losses related to the suspension of investment business and the transfer of subsidiary shares were also recorded.

Financial Position and Outlook

Total assets stood at JPY 17,376,519 thousand (a decrease of JPY 2,364,311 thousand from the previous consolidated fiscal year-end), while net assets increased to JPY 14,715,023 thousand (an increase of JPY 442,985 thousand). Liabilities decreased to JPY 2,661,495 thousand (down JPY 2,807,297 thousand). Share buybacks and cancellations were conducted, ending with 3,217,647 shares of treasury stock at period end. There is no change in the consolidated earnings forecast, with full-year net sales expected at JPY 24,500,000 thousand (6.8% YoY decrease), operating income at JPY 6,100,000 thousand (8.2% YoY increase), and net income attributable to owners of parent at JPY 4,400,000 thousand (0.1% YoY increase).