Link-U Group cuts full-year forecasts due to underperformance

Link-U Group Inc. (TSE:4446) announced revisions to its consolidated financial results forecasts for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2025. The company now projects revenue of JPY4,820 million, down from the previous forecast of JPY5,272 million. Operating profit is revised downward to JPY366 million from JPY717 million, and profit before tax is lowered to JPY345 million from JPY708 million. Profit attributable to owners of parent is now expected to be JPY91 million, a significant decrease from the prior forecast of JPY352 million. The revision is attributed to underperformance in a highly profitable existing business, postponement of a new business launch, suspension of orders in the fan co-creation marketing business by Romanz Inc., intensified competition in the domestic manga service business, and the postponement of a new platform launch targeting the North American market.