<9344> Axis C 990 +13

A rebound. After the close of trading on the 8th, it was announced that a partnership agreement was reached with Greater Tokyo Innovation Ecosystem, an entrepreneurship support activity related to university-launched startups, which is viewed as positive news. It is stated that through collaboration and cooperation with the expertise and talent network possessed by the company and the entrepreneur support program "Greater Tokyo Innovation Ecosystem GAP Fund" conducted by GTIE, support for university-launched startups will be promoted.

<6038> E'd 744 +13

Continuing rise. After the close of trading on the 8th, it was announced that expected gains from the sale of investment securities would be recorded, which is seen as favorable news. As a result of selling part of the held investment securities, a gain of 72 million yen from the sale of investment securities occurred. The contents of the sale of investment securities include one unlisted security held by the company, and the reason for the sale is stated as strengthening the financial structure and improving the efficiency of held Assets. It is anticipated that the gain from the sale of these investment securities will be recorded as extraordinary income in the third quarter of the fiscal year ending June 2025.

<7112> Cube 570 +80

Hitting the upper limit. After the close of trading on the 8th, the monthly sales report for owned stores for December 2024 was announced, which was well-received. In December 2024, the monthly sales at direct stores were 122.0% year-on-year for all stores and 109.7% for existing stores, which is strong. In December, sales of winter items like outerwear progressed due to lower temperatures, and the GINZA SIX store and Daimaru Shinsaibashi store that were newly expanded and reopened this fiscal year continued to drive sales. Additionally, POPUP STORES opened in various locations contributed to the increase in sales, resulting in total store revenue exceeding that of the previous year.

<4169> Enechange 371 +2

Consolidating. It was announced that after the close of trading on the 8th, they will recognize non-operating income (subsidy income). A subsidy related to the EV charging business was received on December 24, 2024, so in the fourth quarter of the fiscal period ending March 2025, 40 million yen will be recorded as non-operating income as subsidy income. The subsidy received this time is for a Charging Gun already installed before the third quarter of the fiscal period ending March 2025, and since the entire book value of the fixed assets for the EV charging business has been impaired during that period, no losses related to fixed asset compression from the subsidy are incurred.

＜215A＞ Timee 1437 +17

There was a rebound. It was announced that the total number of registered workers for the Gap Job Service 'Timee' has surpassed 10 million, which has been positively received. There was an increase of about 1.5 times from 6.67 million registered workers in December 2023, surpassing the '10 million' registered worker mark (as of December 2024). The awareness of the previously non-existent working styles of 'gap jobs' and 'spot work' is spreading, and the opportunities for utilization are increasing. Furthermore, partnerships with local governments are steadily expanding the use of the service not only in urban areas but also in rural areas, which is being considered as a background for high growth.

＜286A＞ Yukaria 885 -13

There was a rebound. Following the market close on the 8th, Yukaria announced that it would acquire a partial stake in Mitsukari, leading to favorable buying interest. After the stock acquisition, Yukaria plans to sign a business alliance agreement with Mitsukari by the end of January. By utilizing Mitsukari's 'aptitude test service,' Yukaria aims to optimize the recruitment and placement of nurses working at affiliated medical institutions and caregivers at nursing facilities operated by its group company, Klatch, providing Consulting Services. Additionally, it was also announced that a partial acquisition of DFree's shares would take place.