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The business environment saw signs of economic recovery due to improvements in employment and income conditions, but remains uncertain due to soaring raw material prices, sluggish inbound tourist numbers, and stronger consumer thriftiness. Under the medium- to long-term management vision \u201cValue Up Vision 2030,\u201d we are focusing on the creation and nurturing of premium gift sweets.\n\n### Performance by Segment\nThe Shukurei Group recorded net sales of 27,285 million yen (7.0% Year-over-Year increase) and operating income of 5,355 million yen (3.3% Year-over-Year increase). KCC posted net sales of 16,887 million yen (8.1% Year-over-Year increase) and operating income of 3,492 million yen (6.8% Year-over-Year decrease). The Kotobuki Confectionery Group achieved net sales of 12,959 million yen (12.3% Year-over-Year increase) and operating income of 3,143 million yen (13.6% Year-over-Year increase). The sales subsidiaries reported net sales of 5,941 million yen (6.5% Year-over-Year increase) and operating income of 834 million yen (10.9% Year-over-Year increase). Other segments posted net sales of 465 million yen (0.7% Year-over-Year decrease) and operating income of 1 million yen (91.3% Year-over-Year decrease).\n\n### Overview of Financial Condition\nTotal assets stood at 55,383 million yen (an increase of 3,402 million yen from the previous consolidated fiscal year-end), mainly due to increases in notes and accounts receivable. Liabilities were 10,753 million yen (a decrease of 1,141 million yen), mainly due to a decrease in accrued corporate taxes. Net assets totaled 44,629 million yen (an increase of 4,544 million yen), reflecting increased retained earnings from dividend payment reduction and quarterly net income recognition. The equity ratio improved to 80.6% (up 3.5 points).\n\n### Status of Earnings Guidance\nThere is no change to the consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026 from the previous announcement dated May 13, 2025. The annual dividend forecast is 35.00 yen, representing an increase from 32.00 yen in the previous fiscal year.","jir_financial_highlights":"Net Sales: 58,485 million yen (8.7% Year-over-Year increase)\nOperating Income: 14,011 million yen (3.4% Year-over-Year increase)\nOrdinary Income: 14,113 million yen (3.7% Year-over-Year increase)\nNet Income Attributable to Owners of Parent: 9,331 million yen (3.4% Year-over-Year increase)\nTotal Assets: 55,383 million yen (Increase of 3,402 million yen from previous consolidated fiscal year-end)\nNet Assets: 44,629 million yen (Increase of 4,544 million yen from previous consolidated fiscal year-end)\nEquity Ratio: 80.6% (Increase of 3.5 points from previous consolidated fiscal year-end)\nNumber of Issued Shares at Period End (Including Treasury Stock): 155,658,402 shares (Same as the previous fiscal year-end)\nNumber of Treasury Shares at Period End: 1,225,366 shares (Decrease from 1,295,797 shares at previous fiscal year-end)\nAnnual Dividend (Forecast): 35.00 yen (Increase from previous fiscal year (32.00 yen \u2192 35.00 yen))","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#KotobukiSpiritsCoLtd, #FinancialSummary, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Net Sales: 58,485 million yen (8.7% Year-over-Year increase)\nOperating Income: 14,011 million yen (3.4% Year-over-Year increase)\nNet Income Attributable to Owners of Parent: 9,331 million yen (3.4% Year-over-Year increase)","jir_meta_title":"Kotobuki Spirits Co., Ltd. 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