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Earnings6558Cookbiz Co.,Ltd.Information and Communications, Services and Others

Third-Quarter Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ending November 2026 [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)

Revenue for the cumulative third quarter decreased 2.4% year on year, while the operating loss narrowed from the same period of the previous year. The full-year earnings forecast was revised downward, and the Company also decided to solicit approximately 20 employees for voluntary retirement as part of its earnings improvement measures.

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Scale
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¥ million (operating loss for the cumulative third quarter)
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Results for this period

Third quarter1 December 2025 to 31 August 2026ConsolidatedJapanese GAAP
Net Sales2,073¥ millionYear on year -2.4%Progress 73.4%
Operating profit-230¥ million
Ordinary income-249¥ million
Net income attributable to owners of the parent-245¥ million

The width of the band at each stage is based on revenue. The narrower it becomes toward the bottom, the smaller the proportion of revenue that remains as profit. The dotted outline is the full-year forecast and the band inside it is the result for this period. The progress rate is the result divided by the forecast.

Net income per share△¥88.17
Financial position at period-end
Total assets3,132¥ million
of which net assets 817 ¥ millionEquity ratio 25.4%vs. prior year-end -3.4pt

塗りつぶした部分が自己資本比率です。総資産のうち、返済のいらない自前の資金がどれだけかを表します。The thin vertical line indicates the level at the end of the previous fiscal year.

Segment revenueHR Business ¥1,165.32 million (YoY -9.2%), Investment Business ¥908.60 million (YoY +8.8%)
Segment profitHR Business ¥-161.94 million, Investment Business ¥-68.53 million
Outlook and shareholder returns
Full-year earnings forecast
Net Sales¥2,826 million (YoY -1.2%)
Operating profit¥-293 million
Ordinary income¥-318 million
Profit attributable to owners of the parent¥-338 million
Revision to Earnings ForecastNet Sales Not disclosed → ¥2,826 million / Operating profit Not disclosed → ¥-293 million / Ordinary income Not disclosed → ¥-318 million / Profit attributable to owners of the parent Not disclosed → ¥-338 million
Annual Dividend ForecastEnd of period 0 / Annual 0 → End of period Undecided / Annual Undecided
Factors Behind Changes in Business Performance

The HR business was affected by the restructuring of marketing initiatives, the seasonal lull in recruitment activity, and the time lag between improvements in leading KPIs and their conversion into revenue. The investment business was affected by a decline in scallop selling prices, valuation losses on scallop inventories, and the inability to absorb selling, general and administrative expenses during the seasonal lull.

Disclosure regarding the going concern assumption

Not applicable.

Change in accounting policy
基準改正に伴う変更 Noそれ以外の変更 No見積りの変更 No修正再表示 No
Changes in the scope of consolidationNew Number of companies 1 / Company name TECH CREW株式会社 / Excluded Number of companies 0 / Company name Not disclosed
Material subsequent eventsThe reduction in the amounts of stated capital and capital reserves and the disposal of surplus became effective on 1 October 2026. The Company plans to solicit approximately 20 employees for voluntary retirement and record the related costs as an extraordinary loss for the fiscal year ending November 2026.
Impairment lossNone recognized (no significant impairment losses on or material changes in impairment losses on fixed assets)
Breakdown of extraordinary income (loss)Extraordinary income Gain on reversal of subscription rights to shares ¥27,784 thousand, Insurance proceeds received ¥2,723 thousand / Extraordinary loss Loss on sale of fixed assets ¥416 thousand, Losses from natural disasters ¥5,174 thousand, Loss on contract cancellation ¥12,660 thousand
Depreciation and amortization¥122,719 thousand
Availability of Supplementary Financial Results MaterialsYes
Availability of Financial Results BriefingNo
Issued Shares at Period-End2,795,041 Shares
Treasury Shares at Period-End7,054 Shares
Results for this period
ItemDetails
Fiscal Period ClassificationThird quarter
Accounting standardsJapanese GAAP
Consolidated / non-consolidatedConsolidated
Period Covered1 December 2025 to 31 August 2026
Net Sales¥2,073 million (YoY -2.4%)
Operating profit¥-230 million
Ordinary income¥-249 million
Profit attributable to owners of the parent¥-245 million
Net income per share△¥88.17
Equity ratioEnd of the current fiscal period 25.4 / End of previous period 28.8
Total assets¥3,132 million
Net assets¥817 million
Full-year earnings forecastNet Sales ¥2,826 million (YoY -1.2%) / Operating profit ¥-293 million / Ordinary income ¥-318 million / Profit attributable to owners of the parent ¥-338 million
Revision to Earnings ForecastNet Sales Not disclosed → ¥2,826 million / Operating profit Not disclosed → ¥-293 million / Ordinary income Not disclosed → ¥-318 million / Profit attributable to owners of the parent Not disclosed → ¥-338 million
Annual Dividend ForecastEnd of period 0 / Annual 0 → End of period Undecided / Annual Undecided
Segment revenueHR Business ¥1,165.32 million (YoY -9.2%), Investment Business ¥908.60 million (YoY +8.8%)
Segment profitHR Business ¥-161.94 million, Investment Business ¥-68.53 million
Depreciation and amortization¥122,719 thousand
Impairment lossNone recognized (no significant impairment losses on or material changes in impairment losses on fixed assets)
Breakdown of extraordinary income (loss)Extraordinary income Gain on reversal of subscription rights to shares ¥27,784 thousand, Insurance proceeds received ¥2,723 thousand / Extraordinary loss Loss on sale of fixed assets ¥416 thousand, Losses from natural disasters ¥5,174 thousand, Loss on contract cancellation ¥12,660 thousand
Disclosure regarding the going concern assumptionNot applicable.
Change in accounting policyChanges due to revisions to standards No / Other changes No / Change in accounting estimate No / Restatement No
Changes in the scope of consolidationNew Number of companies 1 / Company name TECH CREW株式会社 / Excluded Number of companies 0 / Company name Not disclosed
Material subsequent eventsThe reduction in the amounts of stated capital and capital reserves and the disposal of surplus became effective on 1 October 2026. The Company plans to solicit approximately 20 employees for voluntary retirement and record the related costs as an extraordinary loss for the fiscal year ending November 2026.
Availability of Supplementary Financial Results MaterialsYes
Availability of Financial Results BriefingNo
Issued Shares at Period-End2,795,041 Shares
Treasury Shares at Period-End7,054 Shares
Factors Behind Changes in Business PerformanceThe HR business was affected by the restructuring of marketing initiatives, the seasonal lull in recruitment activity, and the time lag between improvements in leading KPIs and their conversion into revenue. The investment business was affected by a decline in scallop selling prices, valuation losses on scallop inventories, and the inability to absorb selling, general and administrative expenses during the seasonal lull.
Items this document does not state (9)
Operating MarginCash flows from operating activitiesCash flows from investing activitiesCash flows from financing activitiesCash and cash equivalents at end of periodPayout ratioShareholder Return PolicyRegional salesOrders received and order backlog

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The reasons the company gives

The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.

In the HR business, the effects of restructuring marketing initiatives continued, but revenue was affected by the seasonal lull in recruitment activity in August and the time lag between improvements in leading KPIs and their conversion into revenue. In the investment business, the factors cited were a decline in scallop selling prices, valuation losses on scallop inventories, and the inability to absorb selling, general and administrative expenses during the seasonal lull.

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