Earnings improvement through reductions in cost of sales, selling, general and administrative expenses

「In this business, in addition to increased inbound demand, as consumer behavior began to change, we continued to contribute to earnings growth through the sound operation of existing stores and the effects of opening stores in new formats.」

「Visitor numbers continued to increase through the sound operation of existing stores and the effects of opening stores in new formats, contributing to earnings growth.」

「In this business, in addition to the recovery in tourism demand and inbound demand from the COVID-19 pandemic, as consumer behavior began to change, visitor numbers continued to increase through the efficient operation of existing stores and the effects of opening stores in new formats, contributing to earnings growth.」

「We worked to expand earnings through the efficient operation of existing stores and the effects of opening stores in new formats. As a result, revenue was ¥19,343 million, up 23.9% from the previous fiscal year, and operating profit was ¥1,868 million, up 52.2%.」

「In this business, as economic activity recovered following the reclassification of COVID-19 as a Class 5 disease, we worked to expand earnings through the efficient operation of existing stores and the effects of opening stores in new formats. As a result, revenue was ¥13,847 million, up 21.9% year on year, and operating profit was ¥1,547 million, up 52.6% year on year.」

「In this business, as economic activity recovered following the reclassification of COVID-19 as a Class 5 disease, we worked to expand earnings through the efficient operation of existing stores and the effects of opening stores in new formats. As a result, revenue was ¥9,169 million, up 25.2% year on year, and operating profit was ¥1,128 million, up 66.5% year on year.」

「In this business, as economic activity normalized following the reclassification of COVID-19 as a Class 5 disease, we worked to expand earnings through the efficient operation of existing stores and the effects of opening stores in new formats. As a result, revenue was ¥4,117 million, up 25.3% year on year, and operating profit was ¥375 million, up 101.7% year on year.」

「In this business, in addition to the recovery in customer visits following the full lifting in March last year of the priority preventive measures to prevent the spread of disease, the Company worked to expand earnings through efficient operation of existing stores and the effects of openings in new business formats, resulting in higher revenue and profit year on year.」

「In this business, in addition to the recovery in customer visits following the full lifting in March this year of the priority preventive measures to prevent the spread of disease, the Company worked to expand earnings through efficient operation of existing stores and the effects of openings in new business formats, resulting in higher revenue and profit year on year.」

「Following the lifting of restrictions, in addition to the recovery in visitor numbers, we worked to expand earnings through the efficient operation of existing stores and the effects of opening stores in new formats.」

「In this business, in addition to the recovery in customer visits following the lifting of the state of emergency in September of the previous year, the Company sought to increase earnings through efficient operations at existing stores, the effects of opening stores under new formats and the introduction of the latest character merchandise, resulting in increases in both net sales and operating income year on year.」

「In the amusement facilities business and other businesses, although affected by the spread of infectious diseases, we worked to secure profits by reviewing selling, general and administrative expenses and other costs.」

「In this business, as the market was revitalized by an increase in new users, including women and visitors to Japan, we worked to attract new customers, including families, and retain repeat customers by installing game machines that meet customer needs, holding various events and offering service days, while also striving to reduce store operating costs.」

「Under these circumstances, the Company has worked to improve profitability by reducing expenses, including through lower costs of sales and tighter control of selling, general and administrative expenses.」