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Net sales were in line with to slightly above forecast, while operating income, ordinary income, and net income attributable to owners of parent are expected to exceed forecasts. Foreign exchange impact is Unknown.","jir_summary":"### Key Points of Performance Variance\nDifferences have arisen between actual results for the fiscal year ending August 2026 and the forecasts announced on July 14, 2026. Net sales slightly exceeded the forecast. Optimization of the delivery structure using AI led to a limited but higher-than-expected increase in the number of active client companies, resulting in a slight upward variance in net sales. On the profit side, reductions in selling, general and administrative expenses and progress in cost control, as well as optimization of advertising investment accompanying AI adoption, were effective, causing profits at each level to exceed forecasts.\n\n### Impact for Investors and Outlook\nThe variance is driven by cost containment and improved profitability, making it likely that full-year profit levels will exceed the previous forecast. Foreign exchange impact is not stated, but optimization of AI-related delivery structures and demand trends could cause fluctuations in sales and profits. Attention should be paid to future performance updates and any additional disclosures of variances.","jir_financial_highlights":"Net Sales: 4,416 million yen \u2192 4,453 million yen (Actual - Forecast = +37 million yen (+0.8%))\nOperating Income: 10 million yen \u2192 50 million yen (Actual - Forecast = +40 million yen)\nOrdinary Income: 1 million yen \u2192 41 million yen (Actual - Forecast = +40 million yen)\nNet Income Attributable to Owners of Parent: -26 million yen \u2192 3 million yen (Actual - Forecast = +29 million yen)\nNet Income per Share: -13.65 yen \u2192 1.76 yen (Actual - Forecast = +14.41 yen)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#Caster_IR, share_buyback, executive_changes","jir_key_figures":"Net Sales: 4,416 million yen \u2192 Actual 4,453 million yen (increase +37 million yen, +0.8%)\nOperating Income: 10 million yen \u2192 Actual 50 million yen (increase +40 million yen)\nOrdinary Income: 1 million yen \u2192 Actual 41 million yen (increase +40 million yen)","jir_meta_title":"Caster Co.Ltd. 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