ARIAKE JAPAN (2815) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Consolidated net sales rose 2.2% year-on-year to ¥49.93 billion, with operating profit up 7.2% and net profit up 14.6%.

• Both the parent and subsidiaries posted higher sales and profits, with strong growth in Europe offsetting sluggishness in Asia.

• Ordinary profit climbed 14.3% year-on-year to ¥10.17 billion, supported by operating profit growth and foreign exchange gains.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent rose 14.6% year-on-year to ¥6,885 million.

• Non-consolidated net sales increased 1.3% year-on-year, with operating profit up 5.7%.

Financial highlights

• Consolidated operating profit margin improved to 17.6% from 16.7% a year earlier.

• Gross profit for the period was ¥15,407 million, up from ¥14,677 million year-over-year.

• Basic earnings per share increased to ¥216.20 from ¥188.71 year-over-year.

• Comprehensive income reached ¥7,842 million, a 5.8% increase year-over-year.

• Net profit margin on a consolidated basis reached 13.8%.

Outlook and guidance

• FY2026 full-year guidance maintained: consolidated net sales ¥67.1 billion, operating profit ¥12.2 billion (18.2% margin).

• Basic earnings per share forecasted at ¥273.17 for the full year.

• No revisions to previously announced forecasts.

• Plan to offset Asia's weakness with European growth and increased domestic sales in the second half.

• Non-consolidated sales expected to fall slightly short of plan, but cost reductions and price increases to support margins.