FY2026 Q3 Financial Summary〔IFRS〕(Consolidated)

Business Overview

Consolidated cumulative results for the third quarter of FY2026 showed revenue of JPY 2,736,780 million (1.5% YoY increase), operating income of JPY 495,680 million (21.1% YoY increase), and net income attributable to owners of parent of JPY 394,918 million (15.6% YoY increase). EBITDA+S was JPY 612,837 million (12.1% YoY increase), and basic quarterly earnings per share increased to JPY 276.58 (22.6% YoY increase). The full-year earnings forecast has been upwardly revised to revenue of JPY 3,664,700 million (3.0% increase from previous forecast), operating income of JPY 590,600 million (20.4% increase), and net income attributable to owners of parent of JPY 480,900 million (17.7% increase), reflecting strong performance in the HR technology business and the impact of yen depreciation.

Capital Policy and Shareholder Returns

Regarding share buybacks, based on the Board resolution dated October 16, 2025, 25,265,000 shares amounting to JPY 208,496 million were acquired through market purchases by January 31, 2026. Treasury stock at the end of the period stood at 158,664,856 shares, a significant increase from the previous year. The annual dividend forecast for FY2026 is JPY 25.00 (interim 12.50, year-end 12.50), unchanged from the most recent forecast. The number of shares outstanding remains unchanged at 1,563,912,149 shares. These actions demonstrate a commitment to strengthening shareholder returns.