Financial Summary for the First Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending June 2027 [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)

Overview of Results

Area Quest Inc. secured modest growth in the first quarter, with net sales of 627,424 thousand yen (YoY +1.0%). Operating income declined to 44,769 thousand yen, down 15.1% year over year, while ordinary income reached 73,887 thousand yen and net income amounted to 44,166 thousand yen, both exceeding the prior period. Total assets increased to 3,967,977 thousand yen, and the equity ratio fell to 31.7%. The company states that continued proactive marketing investments in light of economic trends and rising costs, together with stabilization of recurring revenue, will strengthen the profit base. As a financial summary, the full-year forecast is maintained on the assumptions in effect at the time of publication.

Impact on Shareholders and Outlook

The company did not revise the full-year forecast and maintains expectations based on the stability of recurring revenue centered on the sublease business. There were no specific changes to the dividend policy for the fiscal year ending June 2027 in the financial summary, and whether a year-end dividend will be paid remains unknown. Investors should monitor cash flow and fluctuations in the equity ratio, but management plans to continue measures to reinforce current revenue streams and to expand hiring and marketing expenditures.