Yellow Hat Ltd. Financial Summary for the Second Quarter (Interim) of the Fiscal Year Ending March 2027

Performance Overview

For the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027, consolidated revenue was 83,015 hundred million yen, up 4.7% year-over-year. Profitability improved significantly, with operating income of 6,496 hundred million yen (18.2% increase), ordinary income of 7,184 hundred million yen (17.4% increase), and interim net income attributable to owners of parent of 5,310 hundred million yen (22.9% increase). By segment, the automotive and motorcycle accessories retail business generated revenue of 80,114 hundred million yen, and the rental real estate business generated 29 hundred million yen. A gain on sale of real estate was recorded as an extraordinary gain during the period. The number of issued shares at the period end was 86,021,392 shares, and treasury stock amounted to the equivalent of 4,138 hundred million yen. The full-year forecast remains as previously announced.

Capital Policy and Outlook

During the period, the Board of Directors resolved to acquire treasury stock; the impact of the treasury stock acquisition is not reflected in the earnings forecast. Regarding dividends, the company maintains the full-year forecast of 68.00 yen per share, including the interim dividend, based on the dividend policy of 34.00 yen per share for the fiscal year ending March 2026. Going forward, the company plans to continue optimizing customer touchpoints through measures such as strengthening stores, promoting DX, expanding video distribution, and broader use of the official app.