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Full-year guidance unchanged. Dividends of 36 yen were paid at the end of the second quarter, with a full-year outlook of 72 yen maintained. Total assets were 128,134 million yen, equity ratio 63.1%. ","jir_summary":"### Performance Overview\nThe company operates a retail business centered on department stores and supermarkets. Interim period operating revenue was 119,023 million yen (YoY +6.7%), operating income was 57 million yen (YoY \u25b32.6%), with profits slightly down while sales increased. Continuation of low-price strategy for food and daily necessities and expansion of private brands. In August, launched a nutritionally balanced bento developed in collaboration with Okayama University, among other product development efforts. Store network expanded to 116 locations. Financial position shows total assets of 128,134 million yen, equity ratio 63.1%, net assets 80,881 million yen.\n\n### Outlook and Allocation\nFull-year earnings guidance unchanged from the previous disclosure. Annual dividend expected at 72 yen, with 36 yen paid at the end of the second quarter. Financial condition shows a decrease in current assets, but tangible assets increased due to growth in fixed assets. Current liabilities decreased due to a reduction in accounts payable, while long-term borrowings and lease obligations fluctuated, resulting in a slight increase in fixed liabilities. Going forward, plans include store expansion, labor-saving measures, and operational improvements to achieve both sales growth and efficiency improvements.","jir_financial_highlights":"Operating Revenue: 119,023 (YoY +6.7%)\nOperating Profit: 5,708 (YoY \u25b32.6%)\nOrdinary Profit: 5,754 (YoY \u25b32.6%)\nInterim Net Income: 4,135 (YoY +1.2%)\nDividend Payment Amount: 36.00 (Paid at the end of February 2026 \/ interim period of February 2027)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#Halows, #FinancialResults, #InterimResults","jir_key_figures":"Sales: 119,023 million yen (YoY +6.7%)\nOperating profit: 5,708 million yen (YoY \u25b32.6%)\nInterim net income: 4,135 million yen (YoY +1.2%)","jir_meta_title":"Halows Co.,Ltd. Highlights of Q2 FY2027 \u2014 August 2026 Period","jir_meta_description":"Halows Co.,Ltd. Q2 FY2027 interim results summary. Highlights on sales, profits, full-year outlook, dividend policy, and financial position. 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