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Arata — FY2025 Earnings Presentation

14 slides from Arata's earnings presentation, May 14, 2026

  1. Slide 1: Financial results presentation materials

    NOTICE The slides in this presentation have been translated using a mechanical automatic translation service. In some cases, the translation may be inaccurate or unintended. Please use this service with the understanding that translations are not always accurate. Fiscal year ending March 2026 Financ

  2. Slide 2: FY26/3 Financial Highlights

    FY26/3 Financial Highlights Net sales : Record highs for the 11th consecutive year, exceeding net sales of JPY1 trillion Profits : The growth in SG&A ratio outpaced the gross profit margin, resulting in year-on-year declines across all profit levels Net sales Operating profit Ordinary profit JPY1.00

  3. Slide 3: FY26/3 Results Summary

    FY26/3 Results Summary FY25/3 FY26/3 FY26/3 Versus forecast YoY change (Millions of JPY) Results Results Planning Rate (%) Changes Rate (%) Net sales 986,212 1,004,749 1,006,000 99.9 +18,536 101.9 Gross profit 96,221 97,330 - - +1,108 101.2 (9.8) (9.7) (▲0.1p) SG&A expenses 81,232 84,123 - - +2,890

  4. Slide 4: Factors for Changes in Operating profit

    FY26/3 Factors for Changes in Operating profit FY25/3 (Cumulative) 4,117 (Millions of JPY) ▲ 313 ▲ 1,055 14,989 14,508 ▲ 1,654 ▲ 613 FY24/3 Net Sales Gross margin Personnel Expenses Logistics Costs Other Operating Expenses FY25/3 ＜Increase＞ ＜Decrease＞ ＜Increase＞ ＜Increase＞ ＜Increase＞ FY26/3 (Cumulat

  5. Slide 5: Net Sales by Category (YoY)

    Net Sales by Category (YoY) (Millions of JPY) 102.6% 350,000 H&B 314,577 306,722 FY25/3 FY26/3 ・Success of strategic category 300,000 enhancement ・Among exclusive and preferential distribution items, hair care sales were 250,000 102.4% 102.5% strong. 195,597 191,693 200,000 190,963 186,980 101.0% Pa

  6. Slide 6: Net Sales by Business Category (YoY)

    Net Sales by Business Category (YoY) 102.3% (Millions of JPY) 522,924 Drugstores 511,201 500,000 FY25/3 FY26/3 ・Increase due to inbound demand ・Expansion of in-store share 400,000 Discount Stores 300,000 ・Increase due to inbound demand ・Expansion of in-store share ・Changes in Consumption Behavior du

  7. Slide 7: Gross Profit

    FY26/3 Gross Profit YoY Point (Millions of JPY) +JPY1.108 billion (%) Steady progress in product strategy, but (▲0.1p) gross profit margin declined due to an Gross Profit Gross Profit margin 100,000 increase in center fees, etc. 97,330 19 96,221 95,000 Internal factors 92,418 ・Increase in gross prof

  8. Slide 8: SG&A Expenses

    FY26/3 SG&A Expenses YoY Point (Millions of JPY) +JPY2.890 billion (%) (+0.2p) Increase in various expenses due to inflation 120,000 Personnel expenses Logistics costs 10 Other costs SG&A ratio 8.4 8.3 8.3 8.4 8.2 Internal factors 100,000 8 ・IT Medium-Term Plan implemented; however, 81,232 84,123 re

  9. Slide 9: Consolidated Balance Sheets

    FY26/3 Consolidated Balance Sheets FY25/3 FY26/3 (Millions of JPY) (Millions of JPY) Current assets Current liabilities Current assets Current liabilities 158,961 178,533 Main factors 51.0% 51.3% ● Current assets +JPY22.606 billion 233,705 256,312 (+) Cash and deposits : JPY16.28 billion ● Fixed ass

  10. Slide 10: Cash Flow Status

    FY26/3 Cash Flow Status (Millions of JPY) FY25/3 Results FY26/3 Results Change Beginning 27,016 22,497 ▲4,518 Balance Operating CF 9,775 18,694 +8,919 Investment CF ▲6,363 ▲12,787 ▲6,424 Finance CF ▲7,977 10,117 +18,094 Ending 22,497 38,623 +16,125 Balance Changes ▲4,518 +16,125 +20,643 10

  11. Slide 11: FY27/3 Earnings forecast

    FY27/3 Earnings forecast FY26/3 FY27/3 Changes % Change (Millions of JPY) Results Planning Point Net sales 1,004,749 1,030,000 +25,250 102.5% We are at a major turning point due to shifts in the business environment, and 13,207 11,000 ▲2,207 we anticipate temporary challenges Operating profit 83.3%

  12. Slide 12: Capital Policy & Shareholder Returns

    Capital Policy & Shareholder Returns Consolidated Dividends per Share (JPY) Dividend Policy Interim Year-end Dividend Payout Ratio 53.5% Maintaining a Dividend Payout Ratio of 30% or Higher for Stable/Increased Dividends 37.0% 28.2% 30.5% 33.0% JPY112 JPY112 FY26/3 JPY102 JPY92.5 Interim JPY56, Year

  13. Slide 13: Forward-looking statements

    Forward-looking statements  This material is provided for informational purposes only and does not solicit any action. This material (including business plans) was prepared by the company based on reliable information available at the time, and includes risks and uncertainties; ARATA CORPORATION be

  14. Slide 14: Copyright ARATA Corp. All Rights Reserved

    Copyright ARATA Corp. All Rights Reserved 14

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