Operating Result Forecast

Operating results forecast for FY’25/2(from March 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025)

Our consolidated earnings forecast for FY’25/2 is based on a conservative projection of growth in the part-time job advertisingmarket and assumes a market growth rate of "±0%".Advertising and sales promotion expenses will continue to be managed efficiently through independent promotions, and the ratioof personnel expenses to net sales is planned to be controlled.The details are as follows.