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

Overview of Business Performance

For the cumulative third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2026, net sales amounted to JPY 1,981,849 million (18.2% YoY increase), operating income was JPY 302,623 million (37.2% YoY increase), business profit was JPY 355,487 million (57.8% YoY increase), ordinary income was JPY 247,511 million (43.1% YoY increase), and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was JPY 219,868 million (52.7% YoY increase), all significantly surpassing the same period last year. By segment, the Sales and Management segments performed well, with business profit in the Sales segment reaching JPY 162,163 million. The number of treasury shares increased, while the number of outstanding shares remained unchanged, and the equity ratio remained stable at 32.0%.

Revision of Earnings Guidance and Dividends

Regarding the full-year consolidated earnings forecast, reflecting strong performance in the investor-oriented Sales and Management segments, operating income was revised upward from JPY 385,000 million to JPY 395,000 million, business profit from JPY 430,000 million to JPY 440,000 million, ordinary income from JPY 295,000 million to JPY 305,000 million, and net income attributable to owners of the parent from JPY 265,000 million to JPY 270,000 million. The annual dividend is forecast at JPY 34.00 (interim JPY 17.00, year-end JPY 17.00), representing an increase compared to the previous fiscal year.