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Research Coverage of Japanese Listed Companies

Shared Research Inc

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Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Q1 sales increased 5.0% YoY to JPY263.8bn, driven by msh Inc. and Polite Inc. consolidation and in-store share expansion.</li><li>Operating profit decreased 23.9% YoY due to higher SG&A expenses from wage increases, logistics costs, and M&A activities.</li><li>Health & Beauty sales rose 8.3% YoY, while Home Goods saw a 15.6% YoY increase, driven by temporary demand.</li></ul>

Q1 sales increased 5.0% YoY to JPY263.8bn, driven by msh Inc. and Polite Inc. consolidation and in-store share expansion.Operating profit decreased 23.9% YoY due to higher SG&A expenses from wage increases, logistics costs, and M&A activities.Health & Beauty sales rose 8.3% YoY, while Home Goods saw a 15.6% YoY increase, driven by temporary demand.

Arata Corp (2733 JP): Q1 FY03/27 flash update