Message to Shareholders and Investors

I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for our shareholders and investors for the continued support that they have shown us over the years.

In the 46th fiscal year, the Japanese economy showed a gradual recovery trend, with improvements in the employment and income environment and firm corporate capital investment. On the other hand, the situation continues to require caution, including stagnant consumer sentiment due to rising prices and the impact on logistics and energy-related sectors due to the growing tension in the Middle East.

In this business environment, the Group continued to strengthen promotions such as TV commercials to spread the "Kango-roo!" brand in the Human Resources Services Business. In the Recruiting Business, the Group promoted programmatic advertising such as "Indeed" and "Kyujin Box" as well as sales expansion of industry-specific job types. In the Overseas Business, the Group not only established new bases but also actively worked to acquire projects for high-income earners. In addition, we have strengthened our IR / SR activities, including stock splits, and have implemented various other initiatives for our shareholders and investors.

As a result, net sales in the 46th fiscal year increased for the fifth consecutive year, reaching a record high. Furthermore, the Company secured increases in both operating income and ordinary income, and recorded the highest net income ever due to the sale of investment securities, etc. As a result, the annual dividend per share increased by ¥5.6 from the previous fiscal year to a record high of ¥37.6 on a post-stock split basis.

In the 47th fiscal year, the economic environment in Japan and overseas will be uncertain due to changes in the U.S. political and economic situation and the international situation, including the Middle East. However, the structural labor shortage in Japan is serious, and the need for recruitment is expected to remain at a high level due to companies' productivity-improvement initiatives and shifts to growing domains in line with the penetration of AI utilization.

In this environment, with an eye on medium - to long-term growth, the Group will launch the service brand "ANDPRO" in the Human Resources Services Business and promote productivity improvement by improving brand power and actively utilizing AI. In the Recruiting Business, the Group will strive to strengthen the "client agent" function that accompanies recruitment from the upstream process. In addition, to optimize capital efficiency and enhance shareholder returns, we have formulated a new shareholder return policy and will begin purchasing treasury shares totaling more than ¥3 billion over the three years from the 47th fiscal year. Furthermore, to strengthen the management structure and further enhance corporate value, a new structure with a new President and Representative Director will be launched on June 23, 2026.

As we pursue these initiatives, I ask for the continued support and encouragement of all of our shareholders and investors.