<2121> MIXI 3345 +185

Significant continued rise. The new SNS "mixi2" was publicly launched the previous day, and the stock price is chasing higher from the previous day. "mixi2" is positioned as a separate service from "mixi," which will continue in the future. It is a fully invitation-based service that cannot be used without an invitation from a user. It is expected to meet the demand for a SNS that allows users to interact safely with close friends and trusted acquaintances. "mixi2" primarily focuses on short posts of up to 149.3 characters and introduces a feature for 'emotional text' and functionality to react with emojis.

<8830> Sumitomo Realty 4684 +39

Continued rise. Announced to acquire up to 8 million shares of its own stock, which corresponds to 1.69% of the total issued shares, with a maximum of 35 billion yen. The acquisition period is from today until June 30 of next year. While progressing the sale of policy-held stocks, it appears that the sale proceeds will be used for this. Some of the acquired stocks will be implemented for employees engaged in the complete new house business and custom residential business, as part of a long-service achievement stock compensation system. This is expected to support demand and supply, as well as enhance employee motivation.

<3565> Ascentec 897 -15

Significant drop. Announced third-quarter earnings the previous day, with cumulative operating profit reaching 0.7 billion yen, a significant increase of 55.1% compared to the same period last year. However, the operating profit for the full year was revised upward on November 26, increasing from the previous estimate of 0.72 billion yen to 0.93 billion yen. Following this adjustment, the stock price underwent a major level correction. It seems that the situation has not reached expectations for further upward revision from the third quarter's results, leading to a prevailing sense of exhaustion in the short term.

<6029> Atora G 145 +18

Surge. Announced a change in shareholder benefits the previous day. Previously, a premium psilocybe plan with one box of 30 bags (equivalent to 4320 yen) was provided, but it has been changed to a hot massage gel "Bone Tsugi HOT" (equivalent to 4800 yen). "Bone Tsugi HOT" was handled as a benefit until the fiscal year ending December 2019, and it seems it will be offered again in light of shareholder requests. Shareholders holding 100 shares or more as of the end of December 2024 will be eligible.

＜7034＞ Proledo 445 -97

There was a sharp decline. The previous day, financial results for the fiscal year ending October 2024 were announced, showing an operating loss of 0.09 billion yen, reflecting an improvement of 0.28 billion yen compared to the same period last year. The previous estimate was a loss of 0.12 billion yen. Meanwhile, the outlook for the fiscal year ending October 2025 anticipates a loss of 0.76 billion yen, leading to negative sentiment regarding the widening loss.

＜8136＞ Sanrio 4646 +210

Significant rebound. Today marks the delivery date of the shares being offered for sale. The number of shares being offered is 25.87 million 1800 shares, with an additional 3.88 million 700 shares due to over Allotment, and the selling price is set at 4540 yen. There seems to be a prevailing movement of buying on dips in anticipation of future supply-demand improvement as well as short covering. After the announcement of the stock offering on the 10th, the drop in stock prices up until the previous day's closing was at a level of 5.2%.

＜3415＞ Tokyo Base 306 -21

There was a considerable further decline. The previous day, third quarter financial results were announced, showing a cumulative operating profit of 0.64 billion yen, a significant increase of 75.6% year-on-year. However, progress against the unchanged full-year plan of 1.6 billion yen, which represents an 81.6% increase compared to the previous period, remains at 40%, leading to a prevailing negative reaction. However, the company seems to believe that if the strong domestic sales pace from November continues, the full-year plan will be in range.

＜4666＞ Park 24 2020 +172.5

There was a significant rise, updating the year-to-date high on January 31. The previous day, financial results for the fiscal year ending October 2024 were announced, showing operating profit of 38.7 billion yen, representing a 21.0% increase year-on-year, which greatly exceeded the previous estimate of 35 billion yen. Market expectations are believed to have surged by about 2 billion yen. Conversely, the outlook for the fiscal year ending October 2025 is for 39 billion yen, reflecting an increase of 0.8%. The consensus was around 42 billion yen. However, the annual dividend has significantly increased from 5 yen to 30 yen, indicating a predominantly positive assessment.

<7965> Zojirushi Corporation 1829 +261

Surge. The company announced an upward revision of its performance for the fiscal year ending in November 2024 the previous day. The operating profit was raised from the previous estimate of 5.2 billion yen to 5.96 billion yen, up 19.1% year-on-year. In the fourth quarter, it seems that high-end models such as the 'Enbu Cooking' pressure IH rice cooker and humidifiers performed well domestically. Due to improvements in non-operating income, ordinary profit was upward revised from 5.7 billion yen to 7.4 billion yen, indicating a turnaround in profit outlook. Based on progress until the third quarter, the movement is viewed positively as a straight upward revision.

<3992> Needs Well 377 +80

Stop limit proportional allocation. Announced that it will run the '6.600 Strategy' to meet the requirements for maintaining listing standards in the Main Board market. As of the end of September, the market cap of publicly traded stocks of 10 billion yen, which is the requirement for maintaining listing standards, has not been met, and it is considered essential to achieve this by September 2025 when the transitional measures expire. It explained that efforts will be made towards a stock price target of 600 yen, while proactively implementing further shareholder returns and focusing on expanding IT outsourcing, migration development, and AI Business.