World reports record core operating profit, plans stock options

World Co., Ltd. announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ending February 2025, reporting significant strides in revenue and profitability. Revenue increased to ¥225.66 billion, with core operating profit reaching a record ¥17.01 billion. Net profit attributable to owners of the parent amounted to ¥11.11 billion, marking substantial growth in key financial metrics. In connection with the company's commitment to boosting shareholder value, World's Board of Directors resolved to introduce a stock compensation-type stock option plan for its group Executive Officers and directors, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming general meeting in June. Additionally, the company plans to use the revitalized Employee Stock Ownership Plan. The number of shares expected to be issued upon exercise of stock options are projected to be approximately 350,000 of World's shares. The stock price required for the exercise of the stock options is expected to be set at a minimum of ¥2,900.