Financial Summary for the Fiscal Year Ending March 2026 [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)

Performance Overview

For the fiscal year ending March 2026, consolidated results recorded operating revenue of 385,384 million yen (YoY 101.6%), operating income of 23,055 million yen (YoY 102.9%), ordinary income of 23,395 million yen (YoY 105.2%), and net income attributable to owners of the parent of 14,645 million yen (YoY 106.7%). Major product sectors such as gardening, agriculture, and pet supplies performed well with 103.3% YoY growth, and the sales composition ratio of private brand products increased to 48.7%. Store openings totaled 22 new locations, with 16 closures, resulting in a total sales floor area of 101.8% compared to the previous period. Expansion of distribution centers, promotion of digital transformation (DX), and growth in renovation and e-commerce businesses also progressed.

Financial Position and Dividend Policy

Total assets stood at 394.1 billion yen, net assets at 256.9 billion yen, and the equity ratio rose to 65.2%. Operating cash flow improved to 23.8 billion yen compared to the previous year, while cash and cash equivalents decreased to 12,002 million yen. The dividend policy is to maintain stable and continuous dividends, with an annual dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2026 planned at 56 yen per share (28 yen interim, 28 yen year-end), and a forecast of 58 yen for the next fiscal year. Going forward, the company will focus on store expansion, strengthening logistics functions, investing in human capital, and sustainability initiatives to enhance corporate value over the medium to long term.