Consolidated Financial Statements for the Second Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2024 (Japanese accounting standards)

Nov. 2, 2023

Company name

H2O RETAILING CORPORATION

Listing

Tokyo Stock Exchange

Securities code

8242

URL https://www.h2o-retailing.co.jp/en

Representative

Title:

President and Representative Director (Name)

ARAKI Naoya

Inquiries

Title:

Executive Officer

(Name)

YOSHIMATSU

(TEL) 06-6365-8120

Hiroyuki

Scheduled date of filing of the financial report

Nov. 10, 2023 Scheduled date of dividend payment Nov. 30, 2023

Preparation of supplementary materials

:

Yes

Briefing session on financial results

:

Yes (For institutional investors and analysts )

(Figures are rounded down to the nearest million yen. )

Consolidated Financial Results (Apr. 1, 2023 to Sep. 30, 2023)

(1) Consolidated operating results (Cumulative)

(Percentages indicate year-on-year changes. )

Net sales

Operating profit

Ordinary profit

Profit attributable

to owners of parent

Millions of yen

%

Millions of yen

%

Millions of yen

%

Millions of yen

%

2Q of FY2024

318,543

4.6

9,897

788.4

10,664

276.1

6,294

125.6

2Q of FY2023

304,425

28.4

1,114

-

2,835

-

2,790

65.5

(NOTE) Comprehensive income 2Q of FY2024

12,809Millions of yen

(20.7%)

FY2023

16,145Millions of yen

(22.5%)

Earnings

Earnings

Per share

Per share

(Diluted)

Yen

Yen

2Q of FY2024

54.47

54.02

2Q of FY2023

22.64

22.48

(2) Consolidated Financial Position

Total assets

Net assets

Owner's Equity ratio

Millions of yen

Millions of yen

%

2Q of FY2024

691,634

281,177

37.1

FY2023

686,423

272,814

36.2

(Reference) Shareholders' equity2Q of FY2024

256,569Millions of yen

FY2023

248,821Millions of yen

2.Dividends

Annual Dividends

First Quarter

Second Quarter

Third Quarter

Fiscal Year End

Total

Yen

Yen

Yen

Yen

Yen

FY2023

-

12.50

-

12.50

25.00

FY2024

-

12.50

FY2024 (Forecast)

-

15.50

28.00

(Note 1) Revision to recently disclosed dividends forecast

:

Yes

(Note 2) Breakdown of dividends of FY2024: ¥12.50 Special Payments ¥3.00

(Note 3) Regarding dividends, please refer " Notice regarding difference between Forecast and results for the Second Quarter and Revision of Forecasts and Year-End Dividend Forecasts for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2024."

Forecast of Consolidated Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ending Mar. 31, 2024 (Apr. 1, 2023 to Mar. 31, 2024) (Percentages indicate year-on-year changes.)

Net sales

Operating profit

Ordinary profit

Profit attributable

Earnings

to owners of parent

Per share

Millions of yen

%

Millions of yen

%

Millions of yen

%

Millions of yen

%

Yen

FY2024

680,000

8.3

22,000

93.2

22,500

73.0

13,000

20.6

112.84

(Note 1) Revision to recently disclosed consolidated business results forecast

:Yes

(Note 2) Regarding revision of the forecast, please refer to "Notice regarding difference between Forecast and results for the Second

Quarter and Revision of Forecasts and Year-End Dividend Forecasts for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2024".

(Note 3) The Company has applied "Accounting Standard for Revenue Recognition" (ASBJ Statement No. 29, March 31,2020) and other standards from the beginning of the first quarter of FY2022.

Consolidated gross sales, which is equivalent to net sales up to FY2021 excluding the effects of changes in accounting policies, amounted to 1,050,000 million yen (up 7.2% year on year) for the full year.

These financial statements have been prepared for reference only in accordance with accounting principles and practices generally accepted in Japan.

* Notes

(1) Changes of significant subsidiaries during the period

:

None

(Changes in specified subsidiaries resulting in changes in the scope of consolidation)

(2) Adoption of special accounting methods for preparing quarterly consolidated

: None

financial statements

(3) Changes in accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates or restatements

Changes in accounting policies due to changes in consolidated

:

None

accounting standards

Changes in accounting policies other than

:

None

Changes in accounting estimates

:

None

Restatement of due to correction

:

None

(4) Number of shares issued and outstanding (common shares)

Number of shares outstanding at the end of the

period

2Q of FY2024

125,201,396Shares

FY2023

125,201,396Shares

(including treasury stock)

Number of treasury stock at the end of the period

2Q FY2024

9,989,192Shares

FY 2023

8,813,548Shares

Average number of shares outstanding

2Q of FY2024

115,549,145Shares

2Q of FY2023

123,218,745Shares

(quarterly consolidated cumulative period)

*

Quarterly financial results reports are exempt from quarterly review conducted by certified public accountants or

an audit corporation.

*

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

The forecasts of consolidated financial results in this document are based on information available as of the date this document is released. Actual business and other results may differ from the forecasts due to various factors. Please refer to the " P.3 2. of Attached Materials: Forecast of FY2024" for the assumptions upon which forecasts are based and the cautionary statements regarding the use of forecasts.

○Accompanying Materials

1.Status of financial results

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2.Forecast of FY2024

3

3.Quarterly Consolidated Financial Statements

4

(1) Quarterly Consolidated Balance Sheets

4

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

6

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1.Status of financial results

  • Sales

Consolidated net sales were ¥318,543 million, 104.6% year on year. Consolidated gross sales, which are equivalent to net sales up to the fiscal year before the application of Accounting Standard for Revenue Recognition, excluding the effects of changes in accounting policies, amounted to ¥505,189 million, 109.5% year on year. In Department Store Business, in addition to steady domestic sales, inbound sales increased significantly. In Supermarket Business, existing store sales increased year on year due to an increase in unit prices and a recovery in number of customers, resulting an increase in overall consolidated sales.

  • Operating Profit and Ordinary Profit

Operating profit was ¥9,897 million, 888.4% year on year and ordinary profit was ¥10,664 million, 376.1% year on year), both record highs for the 2Q consolidated cumulative period, due to the improvement in profits accompanying the growth in sales in Department Store Business and the increase in profits in each segment.

(Department Store Business)

Domestic sales continued to make steady progress as the number of customers increased in line with the normalization of economic activities due to the recovery from the COVID-19 disaster. In addition, inbound sales, centered on high-end items, increased significantly, surpassing FY2019 results.

In Hankyu Main Store, sales in all categories increased from the previous year due to further recovery of outgoing needs. Overall sales of fashion, including cosmetics, were strong, and sales of jewelry, watches, and luxury brand fashions continued to grow.

Selling, general and administrative expenses were lower than planned due to efforts to control advertising and other costs, despite an increase in personnel expenses, utilities expenses, and expenses sales related expenses, such as card fees.

As a result of the above, gross sales were ¥259,140 million, 117.5% year on year and operating profit was ¥7,039 million, 432.9% year on year.

(Supermarket Business)

In Supermarket business, gross sales were ¥210,904 million, 102.5% year on year and operating profit was ¥4,123 million, 250.9% year on year.

Existing store sales at Izumiya Hankyu Oasis Co., Ltd. were 104.0% year on year (number of customers: 101.0%, average spend per customer: 103.0%). Existing store sales at Kansai Super Market Ltd. were 104.6% year on year (number of customers: 100.0%, average spend per customer: 104.5%). Both companies recorded year on year increases in existing store sales due to an increase in average customer spend as a result of price hike and a recovery in number of customers.

To improve sales and margins, in addition to measures to attract customers, such as promoting regular sales promotions on weekdays, we strengthened initiatives for delicatessen items, private-brand products, and priority sales products.

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses were lower than the results for the previous fiscal year due to efforts to control expenses through the implementation of fixture and other improvements to increase productivity and the optimization of store staff organization.

Profits at food manufacturing subsidiaries increased as Hankyu Delica i Co., Ltd. and Hankyu Bakery Co., Ltd. increased their wholesale sales outside the Group and specialty store sales.

(Shopping Center Business)

Gross sales were ¥15,807 million, 90.3% year on year and operating profit was ¥1,792 million, 206.7% year on year. In H2O Shopping Center Development Co., Ltd., which operates management of Izumiya Shopping Center and sales of apparel and home products at Izumiya stores, we worked to strengthen profitability, optimize expenses, and strengthen collaboration with local communities. Although sales declined due to the reduction of direct operation area and the

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closure of Izumiya Shopping Center stores, efforts to increase tenant sales and the installation of new event parcels were better than planned, and cost control also contributed to the increase in profit. Oi Development Co., Ltd., which operates business hotels, posted increases in both sales and profits as occupancy rates exceeded 90%, reflecting the success of aggressive efforts to capture demand through flexible pricing measures under recovering both business and tourism demand.

(Other businesses)

Gross sales were ¥19,336 million, 109.0% year on year and operating profit was ¥1,318 million (operating loss of ¥1,563 million in the previous year). Due to the recovery of business environment from COVID-19, sales of specialty store subsidiary increased. The subsidiary in the other business, which excluded the holding company, recorded an increase of ¥321 million in operating profit.

  • Profit attributable to owners of parent

Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥6,294 million, 225.6% year on year due to an extraordinary income of ¥988 million including gain on sales of non-current assets by H2O Shopping Center Development Co., Ltd. and an extraordinary loss of ¥1,178 million including loss on retirement of non-current assets of ¥794 million associated with the renovation of Hankyu Main Store and the remodeling of Kobe Hankyu and Takatsuki Hankyu.

2. Forecast of FY2024

Consolidated forecast of FY2024 is as follows, based on the results of the first half of the current fiscal year and the current situation.

(Millions of yen)

FY2024

Net sales

680,000

Operating profit

22,000

Ordinary profit

22,500

Profit attributable to owners of parent

13,000

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3.Quarterly Consolidated Financial Statements

(1) Quarterly Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Millions of yen)

FY2023

2Q of FY2024

(As of Mar. 31, 2023)

(As of Sep. 30, 2023)

Assets

Current assets

Cash and deposits

58,670

54,994

Notes and accounts receivable - trade

68,572

67,972

Merchandise and finished goods

19,800

20,019

Work in process

149

189

Raw materials and supplies

1,285

1,017

Accounts receivable - other

8,055

8,036

Other

5,306

5,600

Allowance for doubtful accounts

430

627

Total current assets

161,408

157,202

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment

Buildings and structures, net

125,783

127,621

Machinery, equipment and vehicles, net

2,839

3,326

Land

162,665

161,117

Construction in progress

1,465

1,136

Other, net

10,498

10,464

Total Property, plant and equipment, net

303,253

303,666

Intangible assets

Goodwill

1,690

1,436

Other

18,074

22,592

Total intangible assets

19,764

24,028

Investments and other assets

Investment securities

101,249

107,604

Long-term loans receivable

11,454

10,391

Guarantee deposits

70,903

70,100

Retirement benefit asset

4,548

5,047

Deferred tax assets

14,901

14,643

Other

1,683

1,665

Allowance for doubtful accounts

2,743

2,716

Total investments and other assets

201,997

206,736

Total non-current assets

525,015

534,432

Total assets

686,423

691,634

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(Millions of yen)

FY2023

2Q of FY2024

(As of Mar. 31, 2023)

(As of Sep. 30, 2023)

Liabilities

Current liabilities

Notes and accounts payable - trade

63,674

70,422

Current portion of long-term loans borrowings

15,350

5,350

Accounts payable - other

27,877

29,832

Lease obligations

839

760

Income taxes payable

5,395

2,812

Gift certificates

8,908

8,809

Advances received

32,820

34,412

Provision for bonuses

4,740

5,793

Provision for directors' bonuses

109

94

Provision for loss on store closings and others

1,947

695

Provision for temporary expenses associated with

682

-

reforms of human resource

Asset retirement obligations

570

172

Other

13,139

12,892

Total current liabilities

176,055

172,047

Non-current liabilities

Bonds payable

20,000

20,000

Long-term loans payable

143,917

143,706

Long-term accounts payable - other

325

192

Lease obligations

10,280

9,917

Deferred tax liabilities

31,735

33,709

Deferred tax liabilities for land revaluation

266

266

Provision for directors' retirement benefits

207

181

Provision for redemption of gift certificates

3,247

3,321

Long-term guarantee deposits

10,572

10,416

Net defined benefit liability

13,028

12,841

Asset retirement obligations

3,444

3,401

Other

526

455

Total non-current liabilities

237,553

238,409

Total liabilities

413,608

410,457

Net assets

Shareholders' equity

Capital shares

17,796

17,796

Capital surplus

94,882

94,695

Retained earnings

105,473

110,312

Treasury shares

11,938

13,800

Total shareholders' equity

206,213

209,003

Accumulated other comprehensive income

Valuation difference on available-for-sale securities

42,925

46,996

Revaluation reserve for land

303

303

Foreign currency translation adjustment

1,188

1,943

Remeasurements of defined benefit plans

1,808

1,676

Total accumulated other comprehensive income

42,608

47,565

Share acquisition rights

1,200

1,248

Non-controlling interests

22,792

23,358

Total net assets

272,814

281,177

Total liabilities and net assets

686,423

691,634

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  1. Quarterly Consolidated Statements of Income and Quarterly Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Consolidated income statement for the quarter
    2Q consolidated cumulative accounting period

(Millions of yen)

2Q of FY2023

2Q of FY2024

(From Apr. 1, 2022

(From Apr. 1, 2023

To Sep. 30, 2022)

To Sep. 30, 2023)

Net sales

304,425

318,543

Cost of sales

177,891

181,496

Gross profit

126,533

137,047

Selling, general and administrative expenses

125,419

127,150

Operating profit

1,114

9,897

Non-operating income

Interest income

277

155

Dividend income

629

668

Share of profit of entities accounted for using equity

-

61

method

Gain on debt settlement

421

346

Foreign exchange gains

1,357

164

Other

401

516

Total non-operating income

3,088

1,912

Non-operating expenses

Interest expenses

492

446

Provision for redemption of gift certificates

339

273

Share of loss of entities accounted for using equity

225

-

method

Other

310

424

Total non-operating expenses

1,367

1,145

Ordinary profit

2,835

10,664

Extraordinary income

Gain on sale of non-current assets

4,973

988

Subsidy income

55

-

Total extraordinary income

5,029

988

Extraordinary losses

Loss on retirement of non-current assets

707

794

Office relocation expenses

273

282

Loss on store closings

1,400

101

Loss related to COVID-19

380

-

Loss on withdrawal of system development

279

-

Expenses for store openings

102

-

Total extraordinary losses

3,144

1,178

Profit before income taxes

4,719

10,473

Income taxes - current

1,659

2,350

Income taxes - deferred

113

329

Total income taxes

1,546

2,680

Profit

3,173

7,793

Profit attributable to non-controlling interests

383

1,498

Profit attributable to owners of parent

2,790

6,294

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Quarterly Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income 2Q consolidated cumulative accounting period

(Millions of yen)

2Q of FY2023

2Q of FY2024

(From Apr. 1, 2022

(From Apr. 1, 2023

To Sep. 30, 2022)

To Sep. 30, 2023)

Profit

3,173

7,793

Other comprehensive income

Valuation difference on available-for-sale securities

11,055

4,131

Foreign currency translation adjustment

574

288

Remeasurements of defined benefit plans

166

130

Share of other comprehensive income of entities

1,176

466

accounted for using equity method

Total other comprehensive income

12,972

5,016

Quarterly comprehensive income

16,145

12,809

(Comprehensive income attributable to)

Comprehensive income attributable to owners of parent

15,792

11,251

Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling

352

1,557

interests

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