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FY2025 4th Quarter Consolidated Financial Results

· Issued by Freebit Co., Ltd.

NOTE: This document is to be used only as a reference, and in cases any differences occur between English version and the original Japanese version, the Japanese version shall prevail. The consolidated financial statements in this document are unaudited.



Consolidated Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended April 30, 2025

(Under Japanese GAAP)

June 13, 2025

Company name:

FreeBit Co., Ltd.

Listing:

Tokyo Stock Exchange

Securities code:

3843

URL:

https://freebit.com/

Representative:

Atsuki Ishida, President, CEO and CTO

Inquiries:

Ikuko Wada, Director and General Manager of Group Corporate Planning Division

Telephone:

+81-3-5459-0522

Scheduled date of ordinary general meeting of shareholders:

July 24, 2025

Scheduled date to commence dividend payments:

July 10, 2025

Scheduled date to file annual securities report:

July 23, 2025

Preparation of supplementary material on financial results:

Yes

Holding of financial results briefing:

Yes (Video streaming only)

(All amounts are rounded down to the nearest million yen)

  1. Consolidated Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended April 30, 2025 (May 1, 2024-April 30, 2025)

    1. Consolidated Operating Results (Percentages represent year-on-year changes)

      Net sales

      Operating profit

      Ordinary profit

      Profit attributable to owners of parent

      Million yen

      %

      Million yen

      %

      Million yen

      %

      Million yen

      %

      Fiscal year ended April 30, 2025

      55,073

      -

      5,883

      -

      5,230

      -

      2,748

      -

      Fiscal year ended April 30, 2024

      53,037

      -

      5,887

      -

      5,756

      -

      3,566

      -

      Note: Comprehensive income For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2025: 3,889 million yen [-%]

      For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024: 4,709 million yen [-%]

      Basic earnings per share

      Diluted earnings per share

      Return on equity

      Ratio of ordinary profit to total assets

      Ratio of operating profit to net sales

      Yen

      Yen

      %

      %

      %

      Fiscal year ended April 30, 2025

      135.81

      134.96

      30.4

      13.3

      10.7

      Fiscal year ended April 30, 2024

      178.58

      176.74

      35.9

      15.5

      11.1

      Reference: Share of profit (loss) of entities accounted for using equity method For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2025: 0 million yen

      For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024: 2 million yen

      Note: A consolidated subsidiary GIGA PRIZE Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries changed the date of their fiscal year-end from March 31 to April 30 in the previous fiscal year. As the previous fiscal year was a transitional period for changing the date of their fiscal year-end, the percentages representing year-on-year changes for the fiscal years ended April 30, 2024 and April 30, 2025 have been omitted.

    2. Consolidated Financial Position

      Total assets

      Net assets

      Equity ratio

      Net assets per share

      Million yen

      Million yen

      %

      Yen

      As of April 30, 2025

      40,558

      8,536

      16.0

      297.46

      As of April 30, 2024

      38,183

      15,196

      30.5

      582.26

      Reference: Equity

      As of April 30, 2025: 6,479 million yen

      As of April 30, 2024: 11,628 million yen

    3. Consolidated Cash Flows

      Cash flows from operating activities

      Cash flows from investing activities

      Cash flows from financing activities

      Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

      Million yen

      Million yen

      Million yen

      Million yen

      Fiscal year ended April 30, 2025

      4,573

      (687)

      (1,924)

      20,677

      Fiscal year ended April 30, 2024

      4,225

      (1,085)

      (2,720)

      18,722

  2. Dividends

    Annual dividends per share

    Total dividends

    Payout ratio (Consolidated)

    Ratio of dividends to net assets

    (Consolidated)

    1st quarter-end

    2nd quarter-end

    3rd quarter-end

    Year-end

    Total

    Yen

    Yen

    Yen

    Yen

    Yen

    Million yen

    %

    %

    Fiscal year ended

    April 30, 2024

    -

    0.00

    -

    27.00

    27.00

    539

    15.1

    5.4

    Fiscal year ended April 30, 2025

    -

    0.00

    -

    30.00

    30.00

    653

    22.1

    6.8

    Fiscal year ending April 30, 2026

    (forecast)

    -

    0.00

    -

    41.00

    41.00

    25.5

  3. Forecast of Consolidated Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ending April 30, 2026 (May 1, 2025-April 30, 2026)

(Percentages represent year-on-year changes)

Net sales

Operating profit

Ordinary profit

Profit attributable to owners of parent

Basic earnings per share

Full year

Million yen

%

Million yen

%

Million yen

%

Million yen

%

Yen

60,000

8.9

6,100

3.7

5,770

10.3

3,500

27.3

160.69

(Note) Since we manage our operations on an annual basis, we have omitted the presentation of consolidated earnings forecasts for the first six months of the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026. For details, please refer to Attachment page 6 "1. Overview of Financial Performance and Outlook (4) Outlook." For the average number of shares outstanding during the period, which is the basis for calculating basic earnings per share, we used the number of shares issued (excluding treasury shares) as of April 30, 2025.

  • Notes

    1. Significant changes in the scope of consolidation during the period: Yes

      Newly included: 4 companies (LERZ Co., Ltd.,YOYO Holdings Pte. Ltd. and its two subsidiaries)

      Excluded: None

    2. Changes in accounting policies, changes of accounting estimates and restatements

      1. Changes in accounting policies due to revisions to accounting standards, etc.: None

      2. Changes in accounting policies other than (i): None

      3. Changes in accounting estimates: None

      4. Restatements: None

    3. Number of shares issued (common shares)

      1. Total number of shares issued at the end of the period (including treasury shares)

        As of April 30, 2025

        23,414,000 shares

        As of April 30, 2024

        23,414,000 shares

      2. Number of treasury shares at the end of the period

        As of April 30, 2025

        1,632,541 shares

        As of April 30, 2024

        3,441,941 shares

      3. Average number of shares outstanding during the period

        Fiscal year ended April 30, 2025

        20,238,797 shares

        Fiscal year ended April 30, 2024

        19,968,319 shares

        (Reference) Summary of Non-consolidated Financial Results

        Non-consolidated Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended April 30, 2025 (May 1, 2024-April 30, 2025)

        1. Non-consolidated Operating Results (Percentages represent year-on-year changes)

          Net sales

          Operating profit

          Ordinary profit

          Profit

          Million yen

          %

          Million yen

          %

          Million yen

          %

          Million yen

          %

          Fiscal year ended April 30, 2025

          10,013

          8.9

          752

          (8.0)

          783

          (4.9)

          760

          (4.4)

          Fiscal year ended April 30, 2024

          9,194

          (1.0)

          818

          51.3

          823

          60.7

          794

          454.1

          Basic earnings per share

          Diluted earnings per share

          Yen

          Yen

          Fiscal year ended April 30, 2025

          37.55

          37.32

          Fiscal year ended April 30, 2024

          39.80

          39.39

        2. Non-consolidated Financial Position

        Total assets

        Net assets

        Equity ratio

        Net assets per share

        Million yen

        Million yen

        %

        Yen

        As of April 30, 2025

        31,585

        10,618

        33.5

        486.51

        As of April 30, 2024

        25,066

        8,259

        32.6

        408.72

        Reference: Equity

        As of April 30, 2025: 10,596 million yen

        As of April 30, 2024: 8,163 million yen

  • Financial results reports are exempt from audit conducted by certified public accountants or an audit firm.

  • Explanations concerning the appropriate use of business performance forecasts, and other special notes

Notes on forward-looking statements

The earnings forecasts and other forward-looking statements herein are based on information currently available to the Company and on certain assumptions deemed to be reasonable, but are not promises by the Company of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from the forecast depending on a range of factors. Please refer to Attachment page 6 "1. Overview of Financial Performance and Outlook (4) Outlook" for assumptions for business performance forecasts and points to consider in utilizing them.

Method of obtaining supplementary material on financial results and details of financial results briefing

  • The supplementary material will be disclosed on TDnet on the same day and will also be posted on our website.

  • The recorded video of the financial results briefing will be posted promptly on our website.

Appendix: Table of Contents

1. Overview of Financial Performance and Outlook....................................................................................................................

2

(1) Operating Results................................................................................................................................................................

2

(2) Financial Position................................................................................................................................................................

5

(3) Cash Flows..........................................................................................................................................................................

6

(4) Outlook................................................................................................................................................................................

6

2. Basic Approach to the Selection of Accounting Standards.......................................................................................................

6

3. Consolidated Financial Statements and Major Notes...............................................................................................................

7

(1) Consolidated Balance Sheets...............................................................................................................................................

7

(2) Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income......................................................................................

9

Consolidated Statements of Income....................................................................................................................................

9

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income..........................................................................................................

10

(3) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity...................................................................................................................

11

(4) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.............................................................................................................................

13

(5) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.......................................................................................................................

14

Going Concern Assumption...............................................................................................................................................

14

Segment Information...........................................................................................................................................................

14

Per Share Information.........................................................................................................................................................

17

Significant Subsequent Events.............................................................................................................................................

17

  1. Overview of Financial Performance and Outlook

    1. Operating Results

      The forward-looking statements contained in this document are based on the Group's judgments as of the end of the fiscal year ended April 30, 2025 (the "fiscal year under review").

      Our consolidated subsidiary GIGA PRIZE Co., Ltd. ("GIGA PRIZE") and its subsidiaries changed their fiscal year-end from March 31 to April 30, which is the same as the consolidated fiscal year-end, in the previous fiscal year. As a result, the previous fiscal year of these consolidated subsidiaries was the 13 months started April 1, 2023 and ended April 30, 2024.

      The full forms and explanations of the terms used in "Overview of Financial Performance and Outlook" are as follows:

      Term used in

      this section

      Full form

      Explanation

      web3

      web3

      A concept of the next-generation, distributed internet, which enables users to exchange data and content directly with each other without involving a

      giant platform provider

      Web 2.0

      Web 2.0

      A form of the internet that allows users to share and distribute contents generated on the internet through centralized platforms such as social

      media

      AI

      Artificial Intelligence

      Technologies that use computers to learn or reproduce human intellectual behavior

      IoT

      Internet of Things

      A system that enables automatic recognition and automatic control without human intervention by equipping things with communication function, allowing them to interact with each other

      DX

      Digital Transformation

      To transform products, services, business models, and others by utilizing data and digital technologies

      5G

      5th Generation

      An abbreviation for the fifth generation mobile communication systems, which is one of the next generation communications standards

      Trusted Web

      Trusted Web

      A concept regarding mechanisms for ensuring the trustworthiness of information and data distributed on the web, advocated in "Trusted Web White Paper Ver1.0" issued in March 2021 by the Headquarters for Digital Market Competition of the Cabinet Secretariat of Japan.

      It is a mechanism that aims to increase the level of trust by expanding the

      domain where data and data exchange can be verified, without relying excessively on a specific service.

      MVNO

      Mobile Virtual Network Operator

      An acronym for Mobile Virtual Network Operator

      MVNE

      Mobile Virtual Network Enabler

      An operator that provides support for MVNOs

      Cloud

      Cloud computing

      A general term for systems that provide software and other computing resources to users over networks as well as data centers and servers in

      which the data of such resources are accumulated or operated

      The reportable segments for the fiscal year under review are as follows:

      Reportable segment

      Main services

      5G Infrastructure Support Business

      5G Lifestyle Support Business

      Enterprise/Creator 5G DX Support Business

      • Business support services for ISPs

      • Business support services for MVNOs (MVNE)

      • Cloud services for corporate customers

      • Mobile communications-related services for individual customers

      • Internet connection-related services for individual customers

      • Internet connection-related services for housing complexes

      • Real estate-related services

      • web3-related platforms

      • Internet marketing-related services

      • Ad technology-related services

      • Support platforms for creators

      1. Management policies and strategies

        Guided by our corporate philosophy, "Being The NET Frontier! (We work to expand the Internet to contribute to society)," we provide internet-related services primarily to corporations and individuals by leveraging our accumulated technological capabilities, such as the development of internet-related core technologies and the operation of large-scale systems.

        Moreover, the Group has been promoting corporate management with a view to the 10-year plan from 2021 to 2030. We have started a three-year medium-term management plan SiLK VISION 2027 (the "MTMP SiLK VISION 2027"), which ends in the fiscal year ending April 30, 2027, from the fiscal year ending April 30, 2025 (the "fiscal year under review"). The theme

        of the MTMP SiLK VISION 2027 is to pursue becoming a company "Where Trust Belongs" as what is needed to solve social issues we face on a global scale. This is an initiative based on our belief that it is important to create a situation where people can put their trust in us even though the environment surrounding us is flooded with uncertain information, and to achieve such a situation utilizing our web3 technology and patented technologies, among other things. Then, through the combination of our accumulated expertise in telecommunications with our proprietary Layer-1 blockchain technology, we aim to solve social issues by making a variety of things trusted, while gradually and complementarily implementing Web2.0 and web3 in a hybrid manner.

        To further accelerate these initiatives, we announced on January 31, 2025, the "Notice of Capital and Business Alliance with SoftBank Corp. and Disposal of Treasury Shares through Third-Party Allotment" and the "Notice of Commencement of Tender Offer for Shares of GIGA PRIZE Co., Ltd. (securities code: 3830)" (hereinafter the "Tender Offer"). Subsequently, the Tender Offer was completed on March 19, 2025, and the disposal of treasury shares through third-party allotment to SoftBank Corp. (hereinafter "SoftBank") was completed on April 3, 2025. Following the completion of the Tender Offer, on April 22, 2025, we made a demand for cash-out of shares as part of the squeeze-out process.

        Through the capital and business alliance with SoftBank, the Group aims to implement business strategies such as (1) further promoting and accelerating the social implementation of web3/AI, (2) enhancing the mobile business to deliver new services to a broader range of people, (3) expanding the use of IoT and unmanned devices, and (4) increasing our competitiveness in the housing market.

        We acquired all voting rights of GIGA PRIZE as we should invest our resources in the company more flexibly and take drastic measures to enhance its competitive advantage in a bid to achieve further growth in internet connection-related services for housing complexes and maximize the corporate value of the entire Group.

        By undertaking the above initiatives as part of our growth strategy, the Group will transform into a "web3 implementation company leveraging expertise in telecommunications" that goes beyond merely providing telecommunications services. In addition, the Group will drive forward with its all-hands-on-deck efforts to expand its business areas and aim to achieve the medium-term management plan, with the consolidated performance targets of net sales ranging from 63 billion yen to 70 billion yen and operating profit of 8 billion yen set for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2027, the final year of the MTMP SiLK VISION 2027.

      2. Business environment

        The business environment surrounding the Group remains uncertain, due to unstable international situations, fluctuations in resource prices, price increases, and other factors that are affecting the economy as a whole. Meanwhile, the domestic IT market continued to grow at a solid rate, driven by growing interest in investing in cutting-edge technologies such as generative AI and the accelerating progress of DX across all industries and businesses. Furthermore, along with the spread of 5G, the emergence of a new concept of shifting from the conventional Web 2.0 (centralized) to web3 (decentralized) internet services is actively promoting the creation of new businesses in Japan and abroad by utilizing decentralized infrastructure and services.

        In this environment, in the information and telecommunications market in which our Group operates, demand for both fixed-line and mobile-line internet services continued to grow owing to the spread of telework, cloud computing, and the expansion of rich content and social media usage. The importance of stable operation of reliable networks and systems, including higher-quality networks and cybersecurity measures is expected to increase. In the internet services market for housing complexes, the standardization of internet connections and security equipment such as automatic door locks and security cameras is progressing, and the demand for safe and secure housing via communication lines is expected to remain strong. There is a growing movement to enhance asset value through a focus on the comfort of the property. In addition, the internet marketing market is continuing to grow due to the advancement of digitalization and mobile technology, with social media advertising and influencer marketing leading the market. Competition is intensifying as video content and e-commerce consolidate, approaches and new service areas focused on optimizing the customer experience emerge, and more businesses enter the market. The need for differentiation is expected to increase further going forward.

        Furthermore, in our pursuit of providing a new social infrastructure through the implementation of web3 within the society, we will build an ID platform capable of user-driven management of data, including personal information, based on web3's decentralized technology and the "Trusted Web" concept. By integrating the decentralized services that are linked to the platform and incorporating them into various devices, including smartphones, we will strive to ensure and enhance the trustworthiness and fairness of information.

      3. The Group's operating results

        The operating results of each reportable segment are as follows:

        From the fiscal year under review, the Company partially changed the classification of reportable segments. Accordingly, the figures for the previous fiscal year have been restated to reflect the said changes for the following year-on-year comparisons and analyses.

        1. 5G Infrastructure Support Business

          In the fixed-line network sector, changes in working styles and lifestyles have boosted the use of social media and rich content such as online video viewing and video game playing at home, and online meetings and learning have become the norm with the spread of telework and home learning, both of which have led to a continued increase in the use of various services via the internet. This has increased the use of fixed lines, resulting in the persistently high network costs.

          In the mobile-line network sector, the growth of independent MVNO service providers has continued to be affected by the provision of inexpensive service plans by major mobile carriers and the offering of such plans under their sub-brands. However, the mobile market as a whole has continued to grow, and we believe that the market will continue to expand in the future as the use of independent MVNO services for IoT and inbound marketing is expected to increase.

          Against this backdrop, the 5G Infrastructure Support Business posted net sales of 10,567,877 thousand yen (up 6.4% year on year) and segment profit of 1,405,438 thousand yen (down 13.0% year on year) mainly attributable to increases in costs for improving communication quality and strengthening human resources, despite solid growth in the size of business support services for MVNOs we offer as an MVNE.

        2. 5G Lifestyle Support Business

          As explained in "5G Infrastructure Support Business" above, network costs have been increasing in the fixed-line network service market. However, the market size of 5G Homestyle services (internet services for housing complexes) is likely to continue to grow at a steady pace as the high-speed broadband environment aimed at improving the asset value and occupancy rates of buildings is being standardized, and the use of telework, online learning, video content viewing and other services has been recognized to be the norm. In view of such a business environment, we endeavored to expand the scope of services we offer by including security-related services such as cloud-based security and surveillance camera services, in addition to internet services for housing complexes and services for single-family houses for rent, thereby further expanding our revenue base.

          GIGA PRIZE, which provides the 5G Homestyle services (internet services for housing complexes), has increased the number of units served in both new and existing properties. The number of units served by ISP services for housing complexes increased by 132,844, bringing the total to 1,342,366 units, from 1,209,522 units at the end of the previous fiscal year.

          As to the 5G Lifestyle services (mobile communications and internet-related services for individual customers), we are expanding the number of smartphone models the service will cover and promoting increase in users in accordance with the TONE IN strategy. The goal of this strategy is to make the technologies and services cultivated in a smartphone service TONE Mobile, which utilizes the Group's proprietary technologies, available on smartphones other than in-house smartphones and a wide range of other devices, as well as in other sectors, including IoT. Additionally, we are focused on enhancing profitability primarily through tighter control of TONE Mobile contract acquisition costs.

          Against this backdrop, the 5G Lifestyle Support Business posted net sales of 26,307,622 thousand yen and segment profit of 3,545,579 thousand yen, mainly as a result of steady progress in the number of housing complexes to which we have provided the 5G Homestyle services (internet services for housing complexes).

          In the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024, our consolidated subsidiary GIGA PRIZE and its subsidiaries changed their fiscal year-end from March 31 to April 30. As the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024 was a transitional period for the change in fiscal year-end, year-on-year percentage changes are not provided.

        3. Enterprise/Creator 5G DX Support Business

          As for internet marketing and ad technology services offered by a consolidated subsidiary Full Speed Inc. and its subsidiaries, demand for advertising continued to increase with the acceleration of digital measures attributable to the diversification of society and work styles triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, amid the ongoing digital shift by consumers. Under such an environment, overseas demand in the affiliate business for ad technology services performed well.

          In addition, the segment saw an increase in the number of service offerings for a creator platform StandAlone, which allows creators to disseminate information themselves without involving major platform providers to maximize the value of such

          information. The StandAlone is intended to form fan communities and expand the creator economy (economic community where creators monetize their own skills) in the 5G/web3 era.

          Against this backdrop, the Enterprise/Creator 5G DX Support Business posted net sales of 20,699,423 thousand yen (up 7.4% year on year) and segment profit of 954,448 thousand yen (up 14.0% year on year), mainly as a result of strong performance in overseas business centering on affiliate business, despite increase in expenses in relation to the multifaceted development of StandAlone and upfront investment in the e-commerce business etc.

          As a result of the above, the Group posted net sales of 55,073,206 thousand yen, operating profit of 5,883,783 thousand yen, ordinary profit of 5,230,578 thousand yen, and profit attributable to owners of parent of 2,748,537 thousand yen for the fiscal year under review.

          In the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024, our consolidated subsidiary GIGA PRIZE and its subsidiaries changed their fiscal year-end from March 31 to April 30. As the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024 was a transitional period for the change in fiscal year-end, year-on-year percentage changes are not provided.

          Net sales and segment profit (loss) by segment

          (Thousands of yen)

          Classification

          Net sales

          Segment profit (loss)

          5G Infrastructure Support Business

          10,567,877

          1,405,438

          5G Lifestyle Support Business

          26,307,622

          3,545,579

          Enterprise/Creator 5G DX Support Business

          20,699,423

          954,448

          Other

          -

          (21,101)

          Adjustment

          (2,501,716)

          (581)

          Total

          55,073,206

          5,883,783

          Comparison of business results for the fiscal year under review and the previous fiscal year (Thousands of yen)

          FY4/2024 (A)

          (May 1, 2023-Apr. 30, 2024)

          FY4/2025 (B)

          (May 1, 2024-Apr. 30, 2025)

          YoY change (B-A)

          YoY change (%)

          Net sales

          53,037,592

          55,073,206

          2,035,614

          3.8

          Gross profit

          15,386,361

          15,713,347

          326,986

          2.1

          SG&A expenses

          9,498,658

          9,829,564

          330,905

          3.5

          Operating profit

          5,887,702

          5,883,783

          (3,919)

          (0.1)

          Ordinary profit

          5,756,351

          5,230,578

          (525,773)

          (9.1)

          Profit attributable to owners of parent

          3,566,009

          2,748,537

          (817,472)

          (22.9)

    2. Financial Position

      Assets

      Total net assets at the end of the fiscal year under review increased by 2,375,306 thousand yen from the end of the previous fiscal year to 40,558,896 thousand yen. This was mainly due to increases of 1,955,163 thousand yen in cash and deposits, 354,281 thousand yen in accounts receivable - trade, 348,483 thousand yen in assets for lease, and 420,536 thousand yen in software, which were partially offset by a decrease of 402,144 thousand yen in construction in progress.

      Liabilities

      Total liabilities amounted to 32,022,359 thousand yen, an increase of 9,035,596 thousand yen from the end of the previous fiscal year. This was mainly due to increases of 2,051,241 thousand yen in accounts payable - other and 7,528,824 thousand yen in longterm borrowings, which were partially offset by a decrease of 620,381 thousand yen in income taxes payable.

      Net assets

      Total net assets amounted to 8,536,536 thousand yen, a decrease of 6,660,290 thousand yen from the end of the previous fiscal year. This was mainly due to decreases of 1,496,844 thousand yen in capital surplus, 5,331,446 thousand yen in retained earnings, and 1,398,060 thousand yen in non-controlling interests, resulting from the acquisition of all voting rights in the consolidated subsidiary GIGA PRIZE Co., Ltd., which were partially offset by the disposal of treasury shares of 1,703,309 thousand yen through third-party allotment to SoftBank Corp. and other means. As a result, the equity ratio as of the end of the fiscal year under review stood at 16.0%.

    3. Cash Flows

      The balance of cash and cash equivalents (hereinafter "net cash") at the end of the fiscal year under review was 20,677,536 thousand yen, an increase of 1,955,163 thousand yen from the end of the previous fiscal year.

      The status of each cash flow for the fiscal year under review and its factors are as follows.

      Cash flows from operating activities

      Net cash provided by operating activities amounted to 4,573,382 thousand yen (compared with 4,225,973 thousand yen provided for the previous fiscal year). This was mainly due to the recording of profit before income taxes of 5,074,007 thousand yen and depreciation of 692,553 thousand yen, as well as an increase in accounts payable - other, which were partially offset by income taxes paid of 1,929,818 thousand yen.

      Cash flows from investing activities

      Net cash used in investing activities was 687,485 thousand yen (compared with 1,085,370 thousand yen used for the previous fiscal year). This was mainly due to purchase of property, plant and equipment of 194,220 thousand yen, purchase of intangible assets of 372,542 thousand yen, and purchase of investment securities of 199,920 thousand yen.

      Cash flows from financing activities

      Net cash used in financing activities was 1,924,976 thousand yen (compared with 2,720,485 thousand yen used for the previous fiscal year). This was mainly due to repayments of long-term borrowings of 5,204,484 thousand yen and purchase of shares of subsidiaries not resulting in change in scope of consolidation of 12,740,094 thousand yen, which were partially offset by proceeds from long-term borrowings of 13,250,000 thousand yen, proceeds from sale of treasury shares of 2,042,373 thousand yen, and proceeds from share issuance to non-controlling shareholders of 2,000,000 thousand yen.

    4. Outlook

      For the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026, the second year of the medium-term management plan "SiLK VISION 2027," we will continue to pursue the theme of becoming a company "Where trust belongs." Under the "Trusted Web" concept, we aim to implement tamper-proof transactions in society using decentralized IDs and blockchain technology, which are the components that support this concept. While continuing to grow our business, and transform our business category from the telecommunications business to the web3/AI business, striving to become a "web3 implementation company leveraging expertise in telecommunications."

      For the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026, we will strive for continuous growth of 8.9% year-on-year in net sales based on the 7%-10% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) index set forth in "SiLK VISION 2027," and for operating income, we will invest in growth to achieve the final year targets of "SiLK VISION 2027," and aggressively refactor our business.

      Taking the opportunity of the capital and business alliance with SoftBank and GIGA PRIZE becoming a wholly owned subsidiary (voting rights), we will thoroughly reform the business structure, including the group-wide management system, joint procurement

      system, joint sales system, and joint technology/service development system, to achieve synergy effects.

      Furthermore, the Group, which has been centered on the telecommunications business, aims to transform itself into a highly profitable and sustainable business entity by implementing the cutting-edge technologies of web3/AI into society and making concrete contributions to solving social issues.

      Under the slogan "One freebit ~Giga-speed for freedom~," which is a combination of the company names of our core group companies, we will continue to move forward at a speed beyond common sense, aiming to realize a decentralized free society and a future where everyone can experience a more free and open world faster than anyone else.

      As a result of the above, for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026, we forecast consolidated net sales of 60,000 million yen, operating profit of 6,100 million yen, ordinary profit of 5,770 million yen, and profit attributable to owners of parent of 3,500 million yen.

      Note: The above forecasts are based on information available to the Company as of the date when this document was released.

      Actual results may differ from the forecasts due to various factors in the future.

  2. Basic Approach to the Selection of Accounting Standards

    Considering the time-series and cross-sectional comparability of the Group's consolidated financial statements, our policy for the time being is to prepare the consolidated financial statements in accordance with Japanese GAAP.

  3. Consolidated Financial Statements and Major Notes

    1. Consolidated Balance Sheets

      (Thousands of yen)

      FY4/2024

      (As of April 30, 2024)

      FY4/2025

      (As of April 30, 2025)

      Assets

      Current assets

      Cash and deposits

      18,722,373

      20,677,536

      Notes receivable - trade

      132,810

      -

      Accounts receivable - trade

      8,349,738

      8,704,019

      Contract assets

      23,525

      10,718

      Lease receivables and investments in leases

      926,302

      1,088,001

      Merchandise and finished goods

      83,453

      137,180

      Work in process

      195,266

      290,854

      Raw materials and supplies

      1,982,762

      1,800,705

      Prepaid expenses

      573,202

      648,382

      Accounts receivable - other

      471,028

      435,245

      Other

      410,840

      400,817

      Allowance for doubtful accounts

      (53,727)

      (89,061)

      Total current assets

      31,817,576

      34,104,399

      Non-current assets

      Property, plant, and equipment

      Buildings and structures, net

      341,196

      308,964

      Land

      162,135

      162,135

      Assets for lease, net

      1,178,585

      1,527,069

      Leased assets, net

      815,380

      592,248

      Construction in progress

      402,144

      -

      Other, net

      138,081

      185,592

      Total property, plant and equipment

      3,037,524

      2,776,010

      Intangible assets

      Goodwill

      2,406

      90,912

      Software

      248,223

      668,759

      Software in progress

      312,661

      23,078

      Other

      21,841

      21,330

      Total intangible assets

      585,132

      804,079

      Investments and other assets

      Investment securities

      989,025

      1,076,831

      Long-term loans receivable

      1,496,914

      1,496,914

      Deferred tax assets

      1,099,115

      1,127,025

      Guarantee deposits

      482,037

      515,300

      Other

      407,869

      393,027

      Allowance for doubtful accounts

      (1,731,604)

      (1,734,693)

      Total investments and other assets

      2,743,356

      2,874,405

      Total non-current assets

      6,366,013

      6,454,496

      Total assets

      38,183,589

      40,558,896

      (Thousands of yen)

      FY4/2024

      (As of April 30, 2024)

      FY4/2025

      (As of April 30, 2025)

      Liabilities

      Current liabilities

      Notes and accounts payable - trade

      352,019

      104,665

      Short-term borrowings

      300,000

      300,000

      Current portion of long-term borrowings

      4,948,783

      5,465,475

      Lease liabilities

      557,414

      369,989

      Accounts payable - other

      5,272,919

      7,324,160

      Income taxes payable

      1,131,940

      511,559

      Contract liabilities

      461,862

      454,395

      Provision for bonuses

      259,526

      208,465

      Other provisions

      102,098

      37,649

      Other

      763,303

      1,070,046

      Total current liabilities

      14,149,868

      15,846,408

      Non-current liabilities

      Long-term borrowings

      7,629,384

      15,158,208

      Lease liabilities

      708,750

      456,369

      Provision for retirement benefits for directors (and other

      officers)

      60,527

      60,527

      Other provisions

      -

      36,382

      Retirement benefit liability

      66,206

      73,290

      Other

      372,025

      391,173

      Total non-current liabilities

      8,836,893

      16,175,950

      Total liabilities

      22,986,762

      32,022,359

      Net assets

      Shareholders' equity

      Share capital

      4,514,185

      4,514,185

      Capital surplus

      1,496,844

      -

      Retained earnings

      8,693,075

      3,361,628

      Treasury shares

      (3,240,129)

      (1,536,820)

      Total shareholders' equity

      11,463,975

      6,338,993

      Accumulated other comprehensive income

      Valuation difference on available-for-sale securities

      174,924

      155,839

      Foreign currency translation adjustments

      (10,015)

      (15,772)

      Total accumulated other comprehensive income

      164,909

      140,067

      Share award rights

      133,359

      21,733

      Share acquisition rights

      780

      -

      Non-controlling interests

      3,433,802

      2,035,742

      Total net assets

      15,196,827

      8,536,536

      Total liabilities and net assets

      38,183,589

      40,558,896

    2. Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income Consolidated Statements of Income

      (Thousands of yen)

      FY4/2024

      (May 1, 2023-April 30, 2024)

      FY4/2025

      (May 1, 2024-April 30, 2025)

      Net sales

      53,037,592

      55,073,206

      Cost of sales

      37,651,230

      39,359,859

      Gross profit

      15,386,361

      15,713,347

      Selling, general and administrative expenses

      9,498,658

      9,829,564

      Operating profit

      5,887,702

      5,883,783

      Non-operating income

      Interest and dividend income

      1,459

      10,923

      Share of profit of entities accounted for using equity method

      2,223

      245

      Foreign exchange gains

      21,799

      -

      Gain on sale of investment securities

      13,634

      108,860

      Penalty income

      22,031

      19,291

      Other

      24,043

      14,494

      Total non-operating income

      85,191

      153,816

      Non-operating expenses

      Interest expenses

      99,397

      111,550

      Commission expenses

      18,021

      609,608

      Other

      99,123

      85,861

      Total non-operating expenses

      216,542

      807,020

      Ordinary profit

      5,756,351

      5,230,578

      Extraordinary income

      Gain on sale of non-current assets

      6,440

      -

      Gain on sale of investment securities

      172,799

      203

      Gain on sale of shares of subsidiaries and associates

      86,462

      -

      Gain on sale of businesses

      4,000

      -

      Gain on reversal of share acquisition rights

      -

      780

      Total extraordinary income

      269,702

      983

      Extraordinary losses

      Impairment losses

      141,123

      142,869

      Loss on sale and retirement of non-current assets

      3,127

      5,076

      Loss on valuation of shares of subsidiaries and associates

      4,216

      -

      Loss on liquidation of subsidiaries and associates

      -

      2,854

      Cost contribution for communication equipment removal

      -

      6,753

      Total extraordinary loss

      148,466

      157,554

      Profit before income taxes

      5,877,587

      5,074,007

      Income taxes - current

      1,570,185

      1,174,369

      Income taxes - deferred

      (285,323)

      (14,699)

      Total income taxes

      1,284,861

      1,159,669

      Profit

      4,592,726

      3,914,338

      Profit attributable to non-controlling interests

      1,026,716

      1,165,801

      Profit attributable to owners of parent

      3,566,009

      2,748,537

      Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

      (Thousands of yen)

      FY4/2024

      (May 1, 2023-April 30, 2024)

      FY4/2025

      (May 1, 2024-April 30, 2025)

      Profit

      4,592,726

      3,914,338

      Other comprehensive income

      Valuation difference on available-for-sale securities

      120,696

      (19,084)

      Foreign currency translation adjustments

      (3,514)

      (5,757)

      Total other comprehensive income

      117,182

      (24,841)

      Comprehensive income

      4,709,909

      3,889,496

      Comprehensive income attributable to:

      Owners of the parent

      3,683,192

      2,723,695

      Non-controlling interests

      1,026,716

      1,165,801

    3. Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity FY4/2024 (May 1, 2023-April 30, 2024)

      (Thousands of yen)

      Shareholders' equity

      Share capital

      Capital surplus

      Retained earnings

      Treasury shares

      Total shareholders'

      equity

      Balance at beginning of

      period

      4,514,185

      1,645,027

      5,286,747

      (3,251,237)

      8,194,722

      Changes during period

      Dividends of surplus

      (159,682)

      (159,682)

      Profit (loss) attributable to owners of parent

      3,566,009

      3,566,009

      Change in ownership

      interest of parent due to transactions with non-controlling interests

      (151,053)

      (151,053)

      Restricted stock

      compensation

      2,870

      11,108

      13,978

      Net changes in items

      other than shareholders' equity

      Total changes during

      period

      -

      (148,182)

      3,406,327

      11,108

      3,269,253

      Balance at end of period

      4,514,185

      1,496,844

      8,693,075

      (3,240,129)

      11,463,975

      Accumulated other comprehensive income

      Share award rights

      Share acquisition rights

      Non-controlling interests

      Total net assets

      Valuation difference on available-for-sale securities

      Foreign currency translation adjustment

      Total accumulated other

      comprehensive income

      Balance at beginning of period

      54,227

      (6,500)

      47,726

      75,185

      780

      2,713,938

      11,032,352

      Changes during period

      Dividends of surplus

      (159,682)

      Profit (loss) attributable to owners of parent

      3,566,009

      Change in ownership interest of parent due to

      transactions with non-controlling interests

      (151,053)

      Restricted stock compensation

      13,978

      Net changes in items other than shareholders'

      equity

      120,696

      (3,514)

      117,182

      58,174

      -

      719,864

      895,221

      Total changes during period

      120,696

      (3,514)

      117,182

      58,174

      -

      719,864

      4,164,474

      Balance at end of period

      174,924

      (10,015)

      164,909

      133,359

      780

      3,433,802

      15,196,827

      FY4/2025 (May 1, 2024-April 30, 2025)

      (Thousands of yen)

      Shareholders' equity

      Share capital

      Capital surplus

      Retained earnings

      Treasury shares

      Total shareholders' equity

      Balance at beginning of period

      4,514,185

      1,496,844

      8,693,075

      (3,240,129)

      11,463,975

      Changes during period

      Dividends of surplus

      (539,245)

      (539,245)

      Profit (loss) attributable to owners of parent

      2,748,537

      2,748,537

      Disposal of treasury shares

      536,186

      1,506,187

      2,042,373

      Transfer from retained earnings to capital surplus

      7,540,738

      (7,540,738)

      -

      Change in ownership interest of parent due to transactions with non-controlling interests

      (9,578,023)

      (9,578,023)

      Restricted stock compensation

      4,254

      197,122

      201,376

      Net changes in items

      other than shareholders' equity

      Total changes during period

      -

      (1,496,844)

      (5,331,446)

      1,703,309

      (5,124,982)

      Balance at end of period

      4,514,185

      -

      3,361,628

      (1,536,820)

      6,338,993

      Accumulated other comprehensive income

      Share award rights

      Share acquisition rights

      Non-controlling interests

      Total net assets

      Valuation difference on available-for-sale securities

      Foreign currency translation adjustment

      Total accumulated other comprehensive

      income

      Balance at beginning of period

      174,924

      (10,015)

      164,909

      133,359

      780

      3,433,802

      15,196,827

      Changes during period

      Dividends of surplus

      (539,245)

      Profit (loss) attributable to owners of parent

      2,748,537

      Disposal of treasury shares

      2,042,373

      Transfer from retained earnings to capital

      surplus

      -

      Change in ownership interest of parent due to transactions with non-

      controlling interests

      (9,578,023)

      Restricted stock compensation

      201,376

      Net changes in items other than shareholders' equity

      (19,084)

      (5,757)

      (24,841)

      (111,625)

      (780)

      (1,398,060)

      (1,535,308)

      Total changes during period

      (19,084)

      (5,757)

      (24,841)

      (111,625)

      (780)

      (1,398,060)

      (6,660,290)

      Balance at end of period

      155,839

      (15,772)

      140,067

      21,733

      -

      2,035,742

      8,536,536

    4. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

      (Thousands of yen)

      FY4/2024

      (May 1, 2023-April 30, 2024)

      FY4/2025

      (May 1, 2024-April 30, 2025)

      Cash flows from operating activities

      Profit before income taxes

      5,877,587

      5,074,007

      Depreciation

      753,606

      692,553

      Impairment losses

      141,123

      142,869

      Amortization of goodwill

      13,743

      11,650

      Increase (decrease) in allowance for doubtful accounts

      (16,898)

      38,422

      Interest and dividend income

      (1,459)

      (10,923)

      Interest expenses on borrowings and bonds

      99,397

      111,550

      Foreign exchange losses (gains)

      (217)

      306

      Share of loss (profit) of entities accounted for using equity method

      (2,223)

      (245)

      Loss (gain) on valuation of investment securities

      53,044

      29,225

      Loss (gain) on sale of investment securities

      (186,434)

      (109,063)

      Loss (gain) on sale of shares of subsidiaries and associates

      (86,462)

      -

      Decrease (increase) in trade receivables

      (116,732)

      (147,459)

      Decrease (increase) in inventories

      (423,088)

      32,741

      Increase (decrease) in accounts payable - other

      (653,947)

      796,505

      Increase (decrease) in other current liabilities

      59,486

      (142,575)

      Increase (decrease) in other non-current liabilities

      124,889

      59,165

      Other, net

      (180,352)

      9,278

      Subtotal

      5,455,061

      6,588,005

      Interest and dividends received

      2,500

      10,925

      Interest paid

      (100,118)

      (103,235)

      Income taxes paid

      (1,223,299)

      (1,929,818)

      Income taxes refund

      91,830

      7,504

      Net cash provided by operating activities

      4,225,973

      4,573,382

      Cash flows from investing activities

      Purchase of property, plant and equipment

      (1,116,678)

      (194,220)

      Purchase of intangible assets

      (303,417)

      (372,542)

      Purchase of investment securities

      -

      (199,920)

      Proceeds from sale of investment securities

      240,143

      171,202

      Proceeds from sale of shares of subsidiaries and associates

      112,500

      -

      Payments of guarantee deposits

      (1,988)

      (57,114)

      Purchase of shares of subsidiaries resulting in change in scope of consolidation

      -

      (38,834)

      Other, net

      (15,929)

      3,944

      Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

      (1,085,370)

      (687,485)

      Cash flows from financing activities

      Proceeds from long-term borrowings

      3,800,000

      13,250,000

      Repayments of long-term borrowings

      (4,799,077)

      (5,204,484)

      Redemption of bonds

      (300,000)

      -

      Dividends paid

      (159,156)

      (537,496)

      Dividends paid to non-controlling interests

      (72,641)

      (167,153)

      Purchase of shares of subsidiaries not resulting in change in scope of consolidation

      (390,804)

      (12,740,094)

      Proceeds from share issuance to non-controlling shareholders

      -

      2,000,000

      Repayments of lease liabilities

      (802,942)

      (568,121)

      Proceeds from sale of treasury shares

      5,644

      2,042,373

      Other, net

      (1,507)

      -

      Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

      (2,720,485)

      (1,924,976)

      Effect of exchange rate change on cash and cash equivalents

      (3,513)

      (5,757)

      Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

      416,603

      1,955,163

      Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

      18,305,769

      18,722,373

      Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

      18,722,373

      20,677,536

    5. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Going Concern Assumption

Not applicable.

Segment Information

  1. Overview of reportable segments

    The reportable segments of the Group are components for which discrete financial information is available and whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the Board of Directors to make decisions about resource allocation and to assess performance.

    The Group develops comprehensive domestic and overseas strategies for each of its services and conducts business activities accordingly. Its business segments are therefore determined based on services. The Group has three reportable segments: 5G Infrastructure Support Business, 5G Lifestyle Support Business, and Enterprise/Creator 5G DX Support Business.

    The 5G Infrastructure Support Business provides business support services for ISPs, business support services for MVNOs (MVNE), and cloud services for corporate customers. The 5G Lifestyle Support Business provides mobile communications-related services for individual customers, internet connection-related services for individual customers, internet connection-related services for housing complexes, real estate-related services, and web3-related platforms. The Enterprise/Creator 5G DX Support Business provides internet marketing-related services, ad technology-related services, and support platforms for creators.

    From FY4/2025, expenses related to certain basic research, which were previously classified into the 5G Infrastructure Support Business, 5G Lifestyle Support Business, and Enterprise/Creator 5G DX Support Business, have been reclassified into the 5G Lifestyle Support Business due to reaching the social implementation stage. The segment information for FY4/2024 is prepared and disclosed based on the classification for the fiscal year under review.

  2. Calculation method for net sales, profit or loss, assets, and other items by reportable segment

    The method of accounting for reportable business segments is in accordance with the accounting policies used to prepare the consolidated financial statements.

    Profit (loss) of reportable segment is based on operating profit. Intersegment profits and transfers are based on prevailing market prices.

  3. Information on net sales, profit (loss), assets, and other items by reportable segment FY4/2024 (May 1, 2023-April 30, 2024)

(Thousands of yen)

Reportable segment

Other (Note 1)

Total

5G Infrastructure Support Business

5G Lifestyle Support Business

Enterprise/Creator

5G DX Support Business

Net sales

Sales to customers

7,732,335

26,489,538

18,815,717

-

53,037,592

Intersegment sales and transfers

2,199,858

122,883

462,527

-

2,785,268

Total

9,932,193

26,612,422

19,278,245

-

55,822,860

Segment profit (loss)

1,615,924

3,204,789

1,109,197

(20,753)

5,909,158

Segment assets

4,217,096

11,788,915

3,966,107

346,721

20,318,840

(Thousands of yen)

Adjustment (Note 2)

Amount recorded in consolidated statement of income (Note 3)

Net sales

Sales to customers

-

53,037,592

Intersegment sales and transfers

(2,785,268)

-

Total

(2,785,268)

53,037,592

Segment profit (loss)

(21,455)

5,887,702

Segment assets

17,864,749

38,183,589

Notes: 1. The "Other" category is a business segment not included in any reportable segments and includes the startup investment development business.

  1. The adjustments are as follows:

    1. The "Adjustment" of segment profit (loss) of minus 21,455 thousand yen includes the elimination of intersegment transactions.

    2. The "Adjustment" of segment assets of 17,864,749 thousand yen includes cash and deposits of 18,722 373 thousand yen and other consolidation adjustments of minus 857,624 thousand yen.

  2. Segment profit (loss) is adjusted with operating profit in the consolidated statement of income.

FY4/2025 (May 1, 2024-April 30, 2025)

(Thousands of yen)

Reportable Segment

Other (Note 1)

Total

5G Infrastructure Support Business

5G Lifestyle Support Business

Enterprise/Creator

5G DX Support Business

Net sales

Sales to customers

8,551,490

26,153,767

20,367,948

-

55,073,206

Intersegment sales and transfers

2,016,386

153,855

331,474

-

2,501,716

Total

10,567,877

26,307,622

20,699,423

-

57,574,922

Segment profit (loss)

1,405,438

3,545,579

954,448

(21,101)

5,884,365

Segment assets

4,485,041

11,531,760

4,211,628

330,372

20,731,021

(Thousands of yen)

Adjustment (Note 2)

Amount recorded in consolidated statement of income (Note 3)

Net sales

Sales to customers

-

55,073,206

Intersegment sales and transfers

(2,501,716)

-

Total

(2,501,716)

55,073,206

Segment profit (loss)

(581)

5,883,783

Segment assets

20,000,092

40,731,114

Notes: 1. The "Other" category is a business segment not included in any reportable segments and includes the startup investment development business.

  1. The adjustments are as follows:

    1. The "Adjustment" of segment profit (loss) of minus 581 thousand yen includes the elimination of intersegment transactions.

    2. The "Adjustment" of segment assets of 20,000,092 thousand yen includes cash and deposits of 20,677 536 thousand yen and other consolidation adjustments of minus 677,444 thousand yen.

  2. Segment profit (loss) is adjusted with operating profit in the consolidated statement of income.

Per Share Information

(Yen)

FY4/2024

(May 1, 2023-April 30, 2024)

FY4/2025

(May 1, 2024-April 30, 2025)

Net assets per share

582.26

297.46

Basic earnings per share

178.58

135.81

Diluted earnings per share

176.74

134.96

Note: The basis for calculating basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share is as follows.

(Thousands of yen, unless otherwise noted)

FY4/2024

(May 1, 2023-April 30, 2024)

FY4/2025

(May 1, 2024-April 30, 2025)

Basic earnings per share

Profit attributable to owners of parent

3,566,009

2,748,537

Amount not attributable to common shareholders

-

-

Profit attributable to common shareholders of parent

3,566,009

2,748,537

Average number of common shares outstanding during the period (shares)

19,968,319

20,238,797

Diluted earnings per share

Increase in common shares (shares)

207,983

127,112

[of which share acquisition rights (shares)]

[20,283]

[-]

[of which restricted stock compensation with performance conditions (shares)]

[187,700]

[127,112]

Summary of potential shares not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share due to anti-dilutive effect

-

-

Significant Subsequent Events

Not applicable.