LIBERTA announced a downward revision to its earnings forecast and a review of its dividend policy on 15 September, after which its share price fell sharply. Further financing- and governance-related disclosures followed in quick succession on 17 September.
LIBERTA announced on 15 September a revision to its consolidated earnings forecast and an annual dividend forecast of ¥0. Net income was revised down to a loss of ¥670 million, marking a period in which its earnings plan and shareholder returns were being reviewed at the same time. In response, the share price fell sharply on 16 September, and the decline continued, with the closing price reaching ¥135 on 17 September.
On the same day, the company announced an absorption-type merger of a consolidated subsidiary, while also outlining plans to strengthen its skincare business through the acquisition of クレア, alongside brand launches and organisational restructuring. This indicated a policy of pursuing business expansion and an earnings recovery in parallel.