Activities benefited from a diversified business portfolio covering many industries, a key strength of World Holdings, as the business climate remained uncertain due to U.S. tariffs and other factors. Sales and profits were generally as planned mainly in the core Human Resources and Education Business. Ordinary profit and net income were higher than planned because of subsidy income and other reasons.
Sales and profits increased. One reason is growth in the semiconductor and logistics categories of the Human Resources and Education Business. In addition, 2024 included one-time expenses for moving people to different jobs and there were large property sales in 2025 in the Real Estate Business.

Due to uncertainty about the potential effects of U.S. tariffs, this business is operating cautiously while diversifying risk exposure by leveraging its strength in covering many market sectors.
Sales and profits increased and were as planned. Performance in the semiconductor sector was strong, mainly involving AI and data centers.
One-time expenses for shifting personnel that held down profits in 2024 have ended. The efficiency of recruiting activities increased due to the improvement of recruiting methods and the extensive use of recruiting sites operated by World Holdings and other reasons.
Many activities for a sound base for future growth, including more co-sourcing, a major initiative of this business, and alliances and partnerships with many types of companies.

Sales and profits increased and were higher than planned as performance remained steady in the core logistics sector.
Steady growth as the volume of merchandise at subcontracted e-commerce warehouses increased and accurate labor management allowed meeting demand during the fourth quarter peak in business volume. Higher warehouse productivity and consistent operation of HR support services also contributed to profits growth.
The subcontracting operations of Yamato Staff Supply Co., Ltd. and the foreign worker temporary staffing business also contributed to growth of sales and profits.
In September 2025, operations started at a warehouse in Hisayama-machi, Fukuoka prefecture that is owned and operated by World Holdings. World Holdings also owns and operates a warehouse in the city of Ogori in Fukuoka prefecture that started operating in 2024. The new warehouse made a contribution to sales and profit growth and speeds up the horizontal expansion of warehouse subcontracting, a key strength of this business.

A cautious stance because of risk factors including high property prices, the division of the real estate market into two categories, and rising interest rates.
Sales were below the plan partly due to decision to postpone some sales. Profits were higher than planned mainly because of BIZIA KOKURA and other large properties, higher real estate prices, the use of suitable selling prices at properties based on highly accurate marketing activities, and larger than anticipated cost reductions. Sales and profits were much higher than in 2024.
Stability is increasing by generating sales from one-time sales as well as from the increasing volume of recurring revenue from the strategic leasing of properties developed by this business, rent and building management businesses, and other activities.
Opened the Residential Yaesu Gallery in the Nihonbashi district of central Tokyo as a location for selling newly constructed condominiums and raising the awareness and strength of the World Holdings brands used for residential developments.

Sales and profits increased YoY and exceeded the plan. The performance of mobile phone shops, the largest component of this segment, has improved due to the benefits of using a scrap-and-build approach. In addition, measures to strengthen marketing activities raised the sales volume of smartphones at these shops.
The strong performance of small and midsize company energy consulting service of the corporate solutions sector and the call center sector contributed to strong profit growth.

The number of park visitors decreased because of heavy snow in February, many rainy days during the peak spring period, and record-setting summer heat. In addition, the Osaka Expo drew visitors away from agricultural parks.
Fewer visitors and higher expenses resulted in a loss as profitability fell below the plan. Sales increased YoY due to the larger number of parks managed, higher sales per visitor resulting from renovations and other improvements at existing locations and upgrades to park appearance and attractions.
In April, Shiojiri Tirolean Forest Park, the fifth directly operated park, reopened. In addition, this business started the operation of Akaiwa City Yoshii Ryuten Auto Campground and Akaiwa City Ryuten Astronomical Observatory Park as a designated manager.

			YoY
Net sales	284,350	Million yen	+17.4%
Operating profit	10,820	Million yen	+25.9%
Ordinary profit	10,867	Million yen	+27.1%
Profit attributable to owners of parent	6,620	Million yen	+32.9%

YoY	Against estimate
+17.4%	+1.0%

YoY	Against estimate
+25.9%	+6.3%

YoY	Against estimate
+9.9%	+1.4%

YoY	Against estimate
+33.4%	+0.3%

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