Financial Summary for the Second Quarter (Interim) of the Fiscal Year Ending March 2027 [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)

Summary of Results

In the second quarter of this fiscal year, consolidated results showed growth in operating revenue compared with the same period last year. Improvements in sales composition and increased costs led to increases in both operating income and ordinary income. However, due to the impact of corporate taxes and other factors, interim net income attributable to owners of parent fell below the previous period. The full-year forecasts remain unchanged, with operating revenue expected at 356,000 million yen, operating income at 98,000 million yen, ordinary income at 98,500 million yen, and net income at 63,800 million yen. The dividend policy remains 11 yen at the end of 2Q and 22 yen for the full year.

Financial Position and Cash Flow Status

At the end of the interim period, total assets were approximately 1,639,662 million yen, and the equity ratio rose to 44.8%. On the balance sheet, increases in cash and deposits and receivables such as operating loans were notable, while decreases in deferred tax assets were also observed. From a cash flow perspective, cash flows from operating activities decreased, whereas cash flows from financing activities saw fundraising exceed outflows, resulting in a year-end balance of cash and cash equivalents of 53,539 million yen.