Fiscal Year Ending March 2026 Financial Summary [IFRS] (Consolidated)

Overview of Business Results

For the fiscal year ending March 2026, consolidated operating revenue reached JPY 1,987.35 billion (up 22.5% YoY), operating income was JPY 1,162.89 billion (up 29.0% YoY), and income before tax amounted to JPY 1,169.18 billion (up 29.5% YoY). Net income attributable to owners of parent was JPY 791.39 billion (up 29.5% YoY), with basic earnings per share significantly increasing to 76.81 yen compared to the prior year. Breakdown of operating revenue includes transaction-related revenue of JPY 773.99 billion (up 20.0% YoY), clearing-related revenue of JPY 542.42 billion (up 57.5% YoY), listing-related revenue of JPY 186.82 billion (up 7.9% YoY), information-related revenue of JPY 336.69 billion (up 5.5% YoY), and system-related revenue of JPY 138.38 billion (up 4.3% YoY).

Financial Position and Cash Flow Status

As of the end of March 2026, total assets amounted to JPY 71.59956 trillion, a decrease of JPY 13.79719 trillion compared to the previous fiscal year-end; excluding the impact of clearing assets, assets increased by JPY 453.66 million. Total liabilities were JPY 71.24195 trillion, down JPY 13.80365 trillion compared to the prior fiscal year-end. Total equity stood at JPY 357.609 billion, increasing JPY 6.46 billion from last fiscal year-end. Cash flow from operating activities resulted in an inflow of JPY 107.749 billion, investing activities resulted in an outflow of JPY 15.244 billion, and financing activities resulted in an outflow of JPY 80.48 billion. The balance of cash and cash equivalents at period end was JPY 110.471 billion.

Dividends and Share Buyback Plan

The annual dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2026 was 61 yen per share (25 yen at the 2nd quarter-end and 36 yen at fiscal year-end), an increase from 47 yen in the previous fiscal year. The dividend payout ratio was 79.4%. The dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027 is 61 yen annually (30 yen at 2nd quarter-end, 31 yen at year-end) with an expected payout ratio of 80.9%. Additionally, at the Board of Directors meeting on April 28, 2026, a share buyback resolution was approved with an upper limit of 40 million shares and a total maximum amount of JPY 20 billion. The buyback period is scheduled from June 1, 2026 to October 26, 2026 through market purchases.

Outlook

The consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027 anticipates operating revenue of JPY 205 billion, operating income of JPY 115 billion, income before tax of JPY 116 billion, net income of JPY 80 billion, and net income attributable to owners of parent of JPY 77.5 billion. Assumptions are set based on trading value and volume, aiming to maintain a stable revenue base.