FY2027-H1 Operating Loss and Interim Net Profit

「At the beginning of the period, the company forecast an operating loss of ¥630 million, an ordinary loss of ¥675 million and an interim net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥675 million for the current interim consolidated accounting period, reflecting the impact of the strategic investments described above. However, operating loss amounted to ¥25 million, compared with operating income of ¥105 million in the same period last year, and ordinary loss amounted to ¥48 million, compared with ordinary income of ¥101 million, due to lower fixed costs resulting from rigorous cost management and a review of hiring plans outside the restaurant support business, as well as the deferral of certain expenses to the second half due to a review of the timing of advertising and sales promotion spending based on cost-effectiveness. In addition, the company recorded ¥47 million in gains on the sale of investment securities as extraordinary income, among other items, resulting in interim net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥0 million, down 99.7% year on year. Accordingly, each profit and loss item ended at a substantially reduced loss or improved level compared with the initial plan.」