In April 2022, in conjunction with the launch of our Mid-term Plan, we formulated our Purpose — Fun for All into the Future — which is the ultimate definition of who we are as a Group. The Purpose expresses the meaning of the Group’s existence for society or, in other words, what we aim to be. Within the Purpose, the key words of “Connecting and working together to create things” are particularly important. Under our Mid-term Plan, we adopted the Mid-term Vision of “Connect with Fans” to realize our Purpose of “Fun for All into the Future,” as this vision is deeply connected to our Purpose. We believe that “Connecting and working together to create things” will lead to “Fun for All into the Future,” and I think that “Fun for All into the Future” means creating a world of smiles and happiness together. We constantly convey the ideals encapsulated by our Purpose in an aim to have every employee consider “Fun for All into the Future” as a personal matter and act accordingly. We have also made steady progress with our business performance during the current Mid-term Plan.

during the current Mid-term Plan. Following the achievement of over ¥100.0 billion in operating profit in FY2023.3, we achieved, for the first time ever, net sales of over ¥1 trillion in FY2024.3, placing us within reach of the long-term targets adopted at the time of the Group’s inauguration in 2005. With that said, these accomplishments are only a waypoint, and we will continue to strive for sustainable growth in the global market. Moving forward, we will forge broad, deep, and multifaceted connections with all of our stakeholders and provide them with quality entertainment. By doing so, we will strive to fulfill our Purpose of “Fun for All into the Future.”