Yokohama Maruuo Co., Ltd. Financial Summary for the Second Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending March 2027 (Interim) [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)

Overview of Results

The Yokohama Maruuo Group expanded net sales in the interim period and achieved significant growth, mainly in its core seafood wholesale business, by strengthening cost control and improving SG&A efficiency. By segment, net sales for seafood wholesale remained solid and operating income expanded year on year. Meanwhile, seafood retail and other businesses struggled in some areas but showed signs of recovery in operating income. The consolidated financial position is sound with total assets of 37,546 million yen and a shareholders' equity ratio of 67.9%.

Outlook and Dividends

The full-year plan remains unchanged: net sales 41,200 million yen (YoY increase of 1.4%), operating income 480 million yen, ordinary income 950 million yen, net income attributable to owners of parent 620 million yen, and earnings per share of 102.87 yen, as previously announced. There is no revision to dividends in this financial summary, and the company indicates it will maintain a year-end dividend of 34 yen. To achieve the medium-term management plan, the company will strengthen receiving and collection functions and promote proposal-based sales of higher value-added products.