Financial Summary for the Second Quarter (Interim Period) of the Fiscal Year Ending June 2026 [IFRS] (Consolidated)

Overview of Performance

For the second quarter of the fiscal year ending June 2026, consolidated revenue was JPY 65,841 million (4.5% decrease YoY), operating income was JPY 4,436 million (10.4% decrease YoY), income before tax was JPY 4,426 million (10.5% decrease YoY), interim income was JPY 3,057 million (13.1% decrease YoY), and net income attributable to owners of the parent was JPY 3,037 million (13.3% decrease YoY). Basic earnings per share were JPY 179.11, down from JPY 207.12 in the same period last year. Total assets stood at JPY 74,841 million and total equity at JPY 45,616 million, both showing an increasing trend.

Segment Performance

The domestic automotive-related business experienced a decline in the new car sales market, resulting in revenue of JPY 33,113 million (97.9% YoY) and segment profit of JPY 4,195 million (89.0% YoY), both decreasing. The human resources business recorded revenue of JPY 11,943 million (103.6% YoY) with an increase, while segment profit fell to JPY 425 million (94.8% YoY). The general cargo business achieved revenue of JPY 3,422 million (106.0% YoY) and segment profit of JPY 937 million (128.9% YoY), both increasing. The overseas-related business saw revenue of JPY 17,362 million (85.1% YoY) and segment profit of JPY 203 million (53.6% YoY), both declining.

Dividend Status and Full-Year Earnings Forecast

The annual dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending June 2026 is JPY 140.30, a slight increase from JPY 139.90 in the previous period. The full-year consolidated earnings forecast anticipates revenue of JPY 145,000 million (1.9% decrease YoY), operating income of JPY 10,300 million (0.7% increase YoY), and net income attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 7,200 million (0.3% increase YoY), expecting a decrease in revenue but slight increases in profits.