Financial Summary for the First Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending August 2026 [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)

Summary of Performance

For the cumulative first quarter period of the fiscal year ending August 2026, net sales amounted to 3,719,864 thousand yen (23.0% increase YoY), operating income was 835,035 thousand yen (25.0% increase YoY), ordinary income was 827,200 thousand yen (19.6% increase YoY), and net income attributable to owners of parent for the quarter was 464,583 thousand yen (11.8% increase YoY). Amid domestic and international economic conditions, efforts to enhance operational efficiency through digital transformation (DX) and the utilization of generative AI contributed, alongside the expansion of online sales to compensate for the shortage of sales resources for small and medium enterprises.

Financial Position and Dividend Status

Total assets stood at 10,408,032 thousand yen, marking a decrease from the end of the previous period. However, net assets increased to 7,227,778 thousand yen, and the equity ratio rose to 69.3%. The number of issued shares was 15,313,240 shares, with 450,262 treasury shares outstanding at the period end. Dividends are expected to be paid in a lump sum of 30 yen at the fiscal year-end, with no revisions to the latest dividend forecast.

Full-year Earnings Guidance

The full-year earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending August 2026 forecasts net sales of 17,000 million yen (28.1% increase YoY), operating income of 4,000 million yen (28.9% increase YoY), ordinary income of 4,000 million yen (25.3% increase YoY), and net income attributable to owners of parent of 2,300 million yen (17.7% increase YoY). Earnings per share are expected to be 150.20 yen, indicating anticipated continued growth in business results.