Shinwa Holdings <7118> announced its consolidated financial results for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2025 (April-September 2024) on the 14th. Revenue was 3.059 billion yen, operating profit was 0.106 billion yen, ordinary profit was 0.107 billion yen, and net income attributable to shareholders was 0.076 billion yen.
In the food and beverage and merchandise businesses operated by the group, the average sales price has risen due to increased demand for banquets and the active introduction of new menus. Additionally, while properly managing the cost rate and personnel expense ratio, continuous measures are being taken to compress fixed costs and improve profitability, including streamlining production in the company's factories in response to soaring raw material prices. Furthermore, based on the corporate slogan "Overflowing excitement through food," efforts to strengthen sales and expand stores in the food and beverage and merchandise sectors, as well as securing and developing personnel, are actively being pursued, along with a focus on expanding the wholesale business.
Revenue from the food and beverage business was 1.927 billion yen, with segment profit amounting to 0.226 billion yen. At the end of the interim consolidated accounting period, the number of stores increased by opening 1 new store and closing 1 store, resulting in a total of 41 stores. During this interim consolidated accounting period, the active introduction of new single-item and banquet menus led to an increase in customer traffic, particularly in urban store locations, while managing costs and personnel expenses appropriately.
Revenue from the merchandise business was 1.057 billion yen, with segment profit at 0.105 billion yen. At the end of the interim consolidated accounting period, the number of stores increased to 56 as 3 new stores were opened. During this interim period, the active introduction of new products led to steady customer traffic at existing stores, while managing costs and personnel expenses appropriately.
Revenue from the wholesale business was 0.074 billion yen, with segment profit at 0.004 billion yen. The acquisition of new clients and additional orders from existing clients progressed steadily.
For the full fiscal year ending March 2025, the consolidated performance forecast announced on October 21 remains unchanged, with revenue expected to increase by 3.0% year-on-year to 6.048 billion yen, operating profit expected to increase by 5.1% to 0.198 billion yen, ordinary profit expected to decrease by 4.7% to 0.199 billion yen, and net income attributable to shareholders expected to rise by 0.9% to 0.141 billion yen.