The gross transaction value of the fintech business operated by Digital Plus Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Katsuaki Kikuchi, Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, TSE Growth Market: Securities Code 3691) group has grown 153% quarter-over-quarter, reaching approximately 10 billion yen in quarterly gross transaction value, achieving growth for 25 consecutive quarters. Our group has set the early achievement of "3.5 billion yen in monthly gross transaction value" for the fiscal year ending September 2026 as our top priority, and has been concentrating management resources on the fintech domain. As a result, we surpassed 3.5 billion yen in monthly gross transaction value in June 2026, and quarterly gross transaction value reached approximately 10 billion yen. This marks 25 consecutive quarters of growth in gross transaction value, and we are steadily progressing towards our goal of 100 billion yen in gross transaction value by 2028. ■ Gross Transaction Margin for the 3rd and 4th Quarters On the other hand, as explained in the recent "TOP Message Video After Closing Second Quarter Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ending September 2026," many orders received at the end of the third quarter will have their gross profit recorded in the fourth quarter, leading to a decrease in the gross transaction margin for the third quarter. Furthermore, the subsidy program from the Hokkaido Prefectural Government, which begins in the fourth quarter, is expected to have a limited gross transaction margin compared to regular projects due to its nature. Additionally, as the usage rate of Digital Gift® for receiving subsidies is subject to change at this time, there may be some fluctuations in the gross transaction value and gross transaction margin for the fourth quarter. For this reason, the gross transaction margin for the fourth quarter may also fall below the normal level, but we are promoting management that emphasizes absolute growth in gross transaction profit. ■ Achieving Full-Year