Notice Regarding Differences Between the Fiscal Year Ending March 2026 Performance and the Fiscal Year Ending March 2025 Performance, and Dividend of Surplus

Overview of Performance

The consolidated results for the fiscal year ending March 2026 saw operating revenue increase by 53.3% year on year to 57,879 million yen, driven by strong performance at STAYGOLD Co., Ltd., a consolidated subsidiary, and operating losses were significantly reduced. Additionally, due to favorable results from equity-method affiliates Hahn Bank and Solid Bank and increased foreign exchange gains from yen depreciation, ordinary income reached 17,713 million yen (YoY +17.1%), and net income attributable to owners of parent was 14,688 million yen (YoY +21.4%). The individual performance also saw increased revenue and profit supported by higher dividends from affiliates and the impact of yen depreciation.

Overview of Dividend and Future Outlook

The dividend of surplus based on the record date of March 31, 2026, is scheduled to be 10 yen per share (same as the previous term), with a total dividend amount of 300 million yen, to be submitted to the annual general meeting of shareholders convened on June 26, 2026. The source of dividends is retained earnings. While the company plans to continue stable dividends going forward, due to geopolitical risks, economic uncertainties, and restrictions on dividend receipts from Hahn Bank, no dividend forecast is disclosed for the fiscal year ending March 2027.