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It will reorganize from the previous three segments\u2014\"Brand Business,\" \"Digital Business,\" and \"Platform Business\"\u2014into two major segments: \"B2C Business\" and \"B2B Business.\" This aims to establish an optimal governance structure and resource allocation to respond to a completed business structure, fundamental business management review, accelerated growth, and differences in investment recovery periods.\n\n### Future Outlook and Disclosure Policy\nThe new segments are organized according to the market and business model. The B2C Business consolidates domestic brand-related affiliates and establishes sub-segments \"Apparel,\" \"Unique,\" and \"Lifestyle.\" The B2B Business integrates platform business and B2B solutions of the digital business, forming sub-segments \"Technology,\" \"Supply Chain,\" and \"Human Resources Operations.\" Comparative information under the new segments is planned to be disclosed at the financial results announcement for the fiscal year ending February 2026, which will be released in April 2026, aiming to enhance transparency and strengthen accountability.","jir_financial_highlights":"Number of reportable segments: Changed from 3 to 2 (From the former \"Brand Business,\" \"Digital Business,\" and \"Platform Business\" to \"B2C Business\" and \"B2B Business\")\nEffective start period of change: First quarter consolidated accounting period of fiscal year ending February 2027 (Disclosure under the new segment structure begins)\nEstablishment of sub-segments: For B2C Business: \"Apparel,\" \"Unique,\" \"Lifestyle\"; for B2B Business: \"Technology,\" \"Supply Chain,\" \"Human Resources Operations\" (Newly established)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#WorldCoLtd, #ReportableSegmentChange, #MediumTermManagementPlan","jir_key_figures":"Number of reportable segments: changed from 3 to 2\nEffective start period of change: First quarter consolidated accounting period of fiscal year ending February 2027\nNumber of sub-segments: 3 for B2C Business, 3 for B2B Business","jir_meta_title":"World Co., Ltd. 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