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Summary of Financial Results for the Second Quarter (Interim Period) of the Fiscal Year Ending March 2027 (Japanese GAAP) (Consolidated)

During the interim period, revenue increased, while profits from operating income downward declined due to higher raw material costs, foreign exchange movements and the burden of research and development expenses. The company revised its full-year earnings forecast and annual dividend forecast.

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54Recurring
Scored from 5 of 6 sections
Direction
Mixed performance
Direction inferred from the company’s description.
Scale
37.6
% (year-on-year decline in operating profit)
Wording
Conditional
How definitive the wording is.

Results for this period

Interim period (second quarter)1 April 2026 to 30 September 2026ConsolidatedJapanese GAAP
Net Sales37,123Millions of yenYear on year +7.8%Progress 51.2%
Operating profit1,564Millions of yenYear on year -37.6%Progress 48.9%
Ordinary income1,803Millions of yenYear on year -28.4%Progress 53.0%
Net income attributable to owners of the parent1,100Millions of yenYear on year -26.1%Progress 52.4%

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¥33.79
Financial position at period-end
Total assets90,699Millions of yen
of which net assets 39,773 Millions of yenEquity ratio 42.5%vs. prior year-end +2.5pt

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.

Cash inflows and outflows
Operating+1,569
Investment-5,538
Financials-5,010
Net change-8,979

Stacked from zero: upward is an increase in cash, downward a decrease (in Millions of yen).The net change represented by the dotted line is the total of three items, calculated from figures provided by the company.

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period15,242 Millions of yen
Outlook and shareholder returns
Full-year earnings forecast
Net Sales72,500 Millions of yen (YoY +6.2%)
Operating profit3,200 Millions of yen (YoY -22.6%)
Ordinary income3,400 Millions of yen (YoY -23.2%)
Net income2,100 Millions of yen (YoY -29.5%)
Revision to Earnings ForecastNet Sales Not disclosed → 72,500 Millions of yen / Operating profit Not disclosed → 3,200 Millions of yen / Ordinary income Not disclosed → 3,400 Millions of yen / Net income Not disclosed → 2,100 Millions of yen
Annual Dividend Forecast27 Yen → 38 Yen
Factors Behind Changes in Business Performance

Revenue increased, driven by growth in sales of new character-related products. Profit declined due to the weaker yen, higher procurement prices resulting from persistently high raw material prices, and increased expenses including research and development costs related to AI Charmy.

Disclosure regarding the going concern assumption

None

Change in accounting policy
基準改正に伴う変更 Noneそれ以外の変更 None見積りの変更 None修正再表示 None
Changes in the scope of consolidationNew Number of companies 0 / Company name Not disclosed / Excluded Number of companies 0 / Company name Not disclosed
Breakdown of extraordinary income (loss)Extraordinary income Gain on Sale of Investment Securities 2 Millions of yen / Extraordinary loss Loss on disposal of fixed assets 8 Millions of yen, Valuation loss on investment securities 154 Millions of yen
Depreciation and amortization1,392 Millions of yen
Availability of Supplementary Financial Results MaterialsNone
Availability of Financial Results BriefingWhether applicable Yes / Subject person Analysts and institutional investors
Issued Shares at Period-End38,165,340
Treasury Shares at Period-End5,911,292
Results for this period
ItemDetails
Fiscal Period ClassificationInterim period (second quarter)
Accounting standardsJapanese GAAP
Consolidated / non-consolidatedConsolidated
Period Covered1 April 2026 to 30 September 2026
Net Sales37,123 Millions of yen (YoY +7.8%)
Operating profit1,564 Millions of yen (YoY -37.6%)
Ordinary income1,803 Millions of yen (YoY -28.4%)
Profit attributable to owners of the parent1,100 Millions of yen (YoY -26.1%)
Net income per share¥33.79
Equity ratioEnd of the current fiscal period 42.5 / End of previous period 40
Total assets90,699 Millions of yen
Net assets39,773 Millions of yen
Cash flows from operating activities1,569 Millions of yen
Cash flows from investing activities-5,538 Millions of yen
Cash flows from financing activities-5,010 Millions of yen
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period15,242 Millions of yen
Full-year earnings forecastNet Sales 72,500 Millions of yen (YoY +6.2%) / Operating profit 3,200 Millions of yen (YoY -22.6%) / Ordinary income 3,400 Millions of yen (YoY -23.2%) / Net income 2,100 Millions of yen (YoY -29.5%)
Revision to Earnings ForecastNet Sales Not disclosed → 72,500 Millions of yen / Operating profit Not disclosed → 3,200 Millions of yen / Ordinary income Not disclosed → 3,400 Millions of yen / Net income Not disclosed → 2,100 Millions of yen
Annual Dividend Forecast27 Yen → 38 Yen
Depreciation and amortization1,392 Millions of yen
Breakdown of extraordinary income (loss)Extraordinary income Gain on Sale of Investment Securities 2 Millions of yen / Extraordinary loss Loss on disposal of fixed assets 8 Millions of yen, Valuation loss on investment securities 154 Millions of yen
Disclosure regarding the going concern assumptionNone
Change in accounting policyChanges due to revisions to standards None / Other changes None / Change in accounting estimate None / Restatement None
Changes in the scope of consolidationNew Number of companies 0 / Company name Not disclosed / Excluded Number of companies 0 / Company name Not disclosed
Availability of Supplementary Financial Results MaterialsNone
Availability of Financial Results BriefingWhether applicable Yes / Subject person Analysts and institutional investors
Issued Shares at Period-End38,165,340
Treasury Shares at Period-End5,911,292
Factors Behind Changes in Business PerformanceRevenue increased, driven by growth in sales of new character-related products. Profit declined due to the weaker yen, higher procurement prices resulting from persistently high raw material prices, and increased expenses including research and development costs related to AI Charmy.
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Operating MarginPayout ratioShareholder Return PolicySegment revenueSegment profitRegional salesOrders received and order backlogImpairment lossMaterial subsequent events

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Revenue increased, driven by growth in sales of new character-related products. Profit declined due to higher procurement prices resulting from the weaker yen, persistently high raw material prices, and increased expenses including research and development costs related to the interactive AI-equipped plush toy “AI Charmy.” The full-year earnings forecast and dividend forecast were revised based on performance through the interim period.

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