Recruiting and Developing Employees who Embody the Company’s Values

「Mid-career hiring is progressing smoothly and the number of employees leaving is trending lower. At present, progress is in line with the full-year staffing plan.」

「We visualize and quantify whether employees have found and are nurturing their sense of purpose as the “Kokorozashi Index,” and monitor it through the annual “Survey on Sense of Purpose.” I have found my sense of purpose through my work 74.2 75.6 79.3 Satisfaction with performance evaluations received over the past year (newly added) — — 81.1」

「Appoint a dedicated human-resources executive to accelerate and strengthen the recruitment process」

「In February 2025, we conducted and compiled the results of a “Survey on Sense of Purpose” covering all employees, which forms the basis of the Kokorozashi Index. The survey included questions on the working environment and support provided for realizing employees' sense of purpose. Based on the results, we identify issues and verify the effectiveness of human resource initiatives.」

「Meanwhile, in connection with the head office relocation scheduled for November 2024, we recorded temporary expenses, including higher depreciation resulting from a review of the useful lives of fixed assets and the duplicate payment of rent for the new and current offices following the start of the new office lease. As temporary expenses associated with the relocation, selling, general and administrative expenses increased by ¥101.456 million year on year during the interim consolidated accounting period.」

「During the interim consolidated accounting period, 45 new employees joined the Company, including both new graduates and experienced hires and including changes in employment status. The number of employees, mainly those belonging to the talent agency service, increased, and the number of accepted offers for positions in that business during the interim consolidated accounting period reached a record high. The number of employees who left was 19, remaining at approximately the same level as in the same period of the previous year.」

「On the cost side, personnel expenses increased because the number of employees increased by 36 from the end of the previous fiscal year.」

「2. Relocation timing September 2024 (scheduled) 3. Purpose of relocation As part of our growth strategy, our Group is strengthening recruitment. Through this relocation, we will secure sufficient office floor space to accommodate future increases in headcount and create an office where entrepreneurs, investors, and people aspiring to work at startups can gather, embodying our mission, “(Together) At the Center of Evolution.”」

「On the profit side, personnel expenses increased significantly year on year, reflecting the continued strengthening of recruitment activities from the previous fiscal year and the increase in the number of employees. However, we believe that the increase in employees is primarily a form of upfront investment that will lead to higher revenue in the future, and we will continue our recruitment activities.」

「The number of employees increased by 51 during the fiscal year because we focused on recruitment activities.」

「We named our human resource development policy of nurturing and embodying this sense of purpose “Kokorozashi.” We will also establish a system to visualize and quantify the extent to which employees' sense of purpose is being nurtured as the “Kokorozashi Index” and to monitor it continuously. The specific launch is scheduled for the fiscal year ending March 2024 and thereafter.」

「The number of employees increased by 28 during the fiscal year, primarily as a result of recruitment accompanying the expansion of the business.」

「The number of employees increased by 20 during the fiscal year, primarily as a result of recruitment accompanying the expansion of the business.」

「We will continue to strengthen the recruitment and development of talent by providing various education and training opportunities both inside and outside the Company.」