IX Knowledge Incorporated Fiscal Year Ending March 2027 Second Quarter (Interim) Financial Summary

Summary of Results

For the interim period, net sales were 12,545 million yen (YoY +1.5%), operating income was 1,176 million yen (YoY +8.5%), ordinary income was 1,262 million yen (YoY +10.3%), and net income attributable to owners of parent for the interim period was 837 million yen (YoY +1.7%). The inclusion of the newly consolidated subsidiary Style affected results, and overall group profitability improved. The full-year forecasts are net sales 25,102 million yen, operating income 2,326 million yen, and net income 1,614 million yen (all within the previously announced forecast ranges compared to prior-year results). There is no change to the shareholder return policy. The equity ratio remains at a high level of 71.6%.

Outlook for Business and Financial Position

The company is expanding its core business by developing cloud-native talent, strengthening its ability to handle DX projects, and expanding its sales structure and partner collaboration. It is also pursuing M&A and business alliances to expand into new business domains and acquire technologies in other areas, thereby strengthening its long-term business foundation. The change in the scope of consolidation during the interim period (addition of a new consolidated subsidiary through share acquisition) may affect the future profit structure and should be monitored.