Earnings Presentation Materials (Fiscal Year ending December 2026, Q3)

Earnings Overview

These materials are the earnings presentation for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending December 2026. Due to steady performance in CFD revenue and financial revenue, the company achieved record-high results for the Q3 cumulative period. The securities and FX segment saw significant improvement in profitability for over-the-counter FX; CFD revenue increased substantially year-over-year and drove overall performance. The crypto asset business experienced declines in revenue and profit due to weak market conditions. Overall, the company expanded profits. The dividend policy introduced a DOE 10% floor and the dividend per share was upwardly revised to 20.23 yen. The company aims for an annual dividend of 68.60 yen for FY26.

Business Status and Outlook

By segment, the securities and FX business maintained high profitability. Recovery in over-the-counter FX and contributions from CFD and stock BO boosted profits, while the crypto asset business posted reduced profits partly due to increased expenses. Regulatory developments and legal revisions related to crypto assets may affect the market. For FY26 dividend policy, the DOE floor was set at 42.08 yen; based on Q3 results, the payout ratio equivalent to 65% exceeded the DOE floor, so an additional 5.78 yen will be added in both Q3 and Q4, resulting in a projected annual dividend of 68.60 yen.