Financial Summary for the Second Quarter (Interim) of the Fiscal Year Ending February 2027

Performance Overview

Shochiku Co., Ltd.'s consolidated results for the second quarter (interim) of the fiscal year ending February 2027 showed net sales of 48,921 hundred million yen, a slight decline year-on-year. Operating income was 3,450 hundred million yen and ordinary income was 3,730 hundred million yen, both down from the previous year, and net income attributable to owners of parent for the interim period fell sharply to 736 hundred million yen. By segment, revenue was generated from film-related operations, theater, real estate, and other businesses, but overall the company continued to face challenges on the profitability front. Supplementary materials for the results have been prepared, and attention is required regarding future prospects.

Shareholder Returns and Financial Position

Equity ratio at the end of the interim period was 47.5%, and total assets were 230,586 hundred million yen. The dividend forecast remains as previously announced, with the year-end dividend TBD. There is no information on treasury stock movements disclosed as of the interim period end, so the impact on dilution is unknown. While total assets increased and equity remains stable, maintaining the financial base, challenges on the profit side persist.