2027 Fiscal Year First Quarter Business Performance Outlook | Revenue of 1,812 million yen (YoY -4.4%)

Overview of Business Performance

The consolidated business outlook for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027 projects sales revenue of 1,812 million yen (YoY -4.4%) and net operating revenue of 1,780 million yen (YoY -5.3%), both below the same period last year. Operating income is expected to be 88 million yen (YoY -54.0%), ordinary income 194 million yen (YoY -31.1%), and net income attributable to owners of the parent 32 million yen (YoY -74.1%), showing significant declines. These results are affected by fluctuations in trading volume and transaction value due to changes in domestic and international economic conditions and market trends. Notably, declines in the gold futures market and overall market sluggishness impacted revenue.

Future Outlook and Impact on Investors

Our group continues to monitor market trends while responding to the uncertainties in domestic and international economic environments. Although the first quarter results show a year-over-year decrease, we are exploring ways to improve performance through market recovery and new business development. For investors, it is essential to consider the short-term downward trend in performance while also keeping an eye on long-term growth strategies and changing market conditions.