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| Metric | This Period | Prior Year Period | YoY |
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| Revenue / Net Sales | ¥117.6B | ¥111.0B | −1.1% |
| Operating Income / Operating Profit | ¥3.4B | ¥0.1B | −98.0% |
| Ordinary Income | ¥2.4B | −¥1.2B | +292.0% |
| Net Income / Net Profit | ¥6.3B | −¥0.5B | +1354.0% |
| ROE | 3.5% | −0.3% | - |
Executive Summary
For the quarter ended March 2026 (Q1), Revenue was ¥117.6B (YoY -¥1.3B -1.1%), Operating Income was ¥3.4B (YoY +¥3.3B +2825.0%), Ordinary Income was ¥2.4B (YoY +¥3.6B turnaround to profit), and Net Income was ¥6.3B (YoY +¥6.8B +1360.0%). The core domestic Wedding Business performed solidly with revenue up +7.5%, but a large decline in Other Businesses (-41.6%) weighed on consolidated revenue. Operating Income benefited from a substantial increase in segment profit in Domestic Wedding (+75.8% YoY), improving the operating margin to 2.9% (prior year 0.1%). The sharp rise in Net Income was primarily driven by a ¥9.9B gain on sale of fixed assets, making this increase largely attributable to one-off factors. Progress vs. the Full Year forecast is standard at 24.6% of Revenue and 27.3% of Operating Income, while Net Income at Q1 has already exceeded the full-year forecast of ¥5.7B, highlighting the outsized impact of one-time gains.
Drivers of Performance
[Revenue] Revenue was ¥117.6B, a slight decline YoY of -1.1%. By segment, the Domestic Wedding Business recorded ¥114.4B (+7.5%, revenue mix 97.2%) and performed robustly, while Other Businesses (financial/credit, travel) declined sharply to ¥4.0B (-41.6%, mix 3.4%), restraining overall growth. Contract liabilities stood at ¥20.2B, up ¥1.5B from ¥18.7B a year earlier, indicating backlog accumulation. Although detailed regional/segment disclosures are not provided, it is inferred that increased average spend per customer and higher utilization in the Domestic Wedding Business drove the revenue increase. Gross profit margin remained high at 67.7% (prior year 67.6%), indicating a stable core business profitability structure.
[Profitability] Operating Income was ¥3.4B (prior year ¥0.1B), a substantial increase. Segment profit for Domestic Wedding was ¥8.6B (+75.8%, margin 7.5%), Other Segments recorded ¥0.9B (-23.0%, margin 23.8%), and corporate expenses of ¥6.2B were deducted to arrive at Operating Income. SG&A ratio improved by -2.7pt to 64.8% (prior year 67.5%), expanding the operating margin to 2.9% (prior year 0.1%). Ordinary Income turned positive to ¥2.4B, aided by a decline in interest expense to ¥1.2B (prior year ¥1.4B). Pre-tax income was ¥11.9B, with a significant contribution from Special Gains of ¥9.9B (gain on sale of fixed assets), offset in part by Special Losses of ¥0.3B (impairment losses). After deducting corporate taxes of ¥5.7B, Net Income was ¥6.3B (prior year -¥0.5B), improving the net margin to 5.3%. However, most of the Net Income was driven by the one-off sale gain, and recurring earnings power should be assessed on Ordinary Income of ¥2.4B. In conclusion, revenue and operating profit increased, but the surge in Net Income is one-off driven.
Segment Analysis
The Domestic Wedding Business posted Revenue of ¥114.4B (+7.5% YoY), Segment Profit of ¥8.6B (+75.8%), and a margin of 7.5%, remaining the solid core business. YoY increases amounted to +¥8.0B in Revenue and +¥3.7B in Profit, reflecting sustained gross margin and controlled SG&A. Other Businesses (financial/credit, travel) recorded Revenue of ¥4.0B (-41.6%), Segment Profit of ¥0.9B (-23.0%), and a margin of 23.8%. Despite the large revenue decline, the segment maintains high margins and remains structurally profitable. Corporate expenses were ¥6.2B, slightly up from ¥6.0B a year earlier, but the increase in segment profits more than offset the rise, resulting in consolidated Operating Income of ¥3.4B.
Key Financial Metrics
[Profitability] Operating margin of 2.9% improved +2.8pt from 0.1% a year earlier, but the absolute level remains low. Gross profit margin of 67.7% (prior year 67.6%) stays high, reflecting the high value-added nature of the bridal business. SG&A ratio improved -2.7pt to 64.8%, indicating progress in cost control. ROE is 3.5%, remaining in single digits; Net Margin is 5.3%; Total Asset Turnover is 0.23x; Financial leverage is 2.81x. In non-operating results, interest expense of ¥1.2B corresponds to an interest coverage ratio of 2.9x (Operating Income ÷ Interest Expense), so interest burden remains heavy but improved vs. prior year. [Cash Quality] EPS 42.11円 surged from -2.99円 a year earlier, largely due to special gains. The effective tax rate is 47.6% (corporate taxes ¥5.7B ÷ pre-tax income ¥11.9B), imposing a heavy tax burden at the net income stage. [Investment Efficiency] Total assets of ¥503.9B and tangible fixed assets of ¥267.9B highlight asset intensity, with total asset turnover low at 0.23x (annualized). [Financial Soundness] Equity Ratio improved to 35.6% (prior year 34.0%). Interest-bearing debt totals ¥173.3B (Short-term borrowings ¥24.5B, current portion of long-term borrowings ¥50.0B, long-term borrowings ¥98.8B); with Equity of ¥179.4B, Net Debt/Equity is 63.1% ((interest-bearing debt ¥173.3B - cash and deposits ¥60.2B) ÷ Equity ¥179.4B).
Cash Flow Analysis
Cash flow statement disclosure is not provided, but balance sheet movements were analyzed for funding trends. Cash and deposits were ¥60.2B, down ¥5.7B from ¥65.9B a year earlier. Tangible fixed assets decreased to ¥267.9B from ¥282.8B (down ¥14.9B), consistent with the recording of a ¥9.9B gain on sale of fixed assets. Long-term borrowings decreased to ¥98.8B from ¥122.7B (down ¥23.9B), indicating repayments. Short-term borrowings were ¥24.5B (prior year ¥31.3B) and the current portion of long-term borrowings was ¥50.0B (prior year ¥52.0B), remaining elevated; short-term liquidity is supported by the buildup of contract liabilities (advance receipts) of ¥20.2B. Working capital is negative at Current Assets ¥125.8B - Current Liabilities ¥159.4B = -¥33.6B, with advance customer payments serving as a source of working capital. The sale of fixed assets provided a temporary cash inflow but lacks recurrence; improving Operating Cash Flow generation will be key to stabilizing liquidity going forward.
Quality of Earnings
Of Net Income ¥6.3B this period, gain on sale of fixed assets of ¥9.9B made a large pre-tax contribution, indicating high dependence on one-time items. Ordinary Income was ¥2.4B, reflecting Operating Income ¥3.4B less non-operating expenses (mainly interest expense ¥1.2B), and thus recurring earnings power is best represented by operating-level improvement. Non-operating income was minor at ¥0.2B, including ¥0.1B of interest income, remaining under 0.2% of Revenue. Special Losses of ¥0.3B (impairment losses) were small and likely arose during asset rationalization. Corporate taxes of ¥5.7B correspond to an effective tax rate of 47.6% on pre-tax income ¥11.9B, and deferred tax assets remain ¥54.1B. Comprehensive income of ¥6.3B is nearly identical to Net Income, indicating limited impact from other comprehensive income items. From an accrual perspective, the increase in contract liabilities suggests order momentum that should convert into future revenue and cash inflows; however, excluding one-offs, recurring profit generation is best judged by Ordinary Income of ¥2.4B.
Forecasts & Guidance
Full Year forecast: Revenue ¥478.4B, Operating Income ¥12.4B, Ordinary Income ¥7.2B, Net Income ¥5.7B, EPS 38.99円. Q1 progress rates are Revenue 24.6%, Operating Income 27.3%, Ordinary Income 33.3%, which are in line with or slightly ahead of the standard pace (25%). Net Income at Q1 was ¥6.3B, already exceeding the full-year forecast of ¥5.7B, largely due to the one-time ¥9.9B gain on sale of fixed assets. The full-year Net Income forecast likely does not incorporate such a sale gain; given steady progress at operating and ordinary levels, an improvement trend in the operating base is observable. Going forward, conversion of the Domestic Wedding Business backlog (contract liabilities) to revenue, and maintaining utilization and average spend per customer, are key to achieving the full-year targets. No revision to earnings or dividend forecasts has been made at Q1.
Shareholder Returns
Full-year dividend forecast is ¥20.00 per share, paid as a year-end lump-sum dividend. Assuming 14,602 thousand shares outstanding (period average), total dividends equal approximately ¥290M. The payout ratio versus full-year Net Income forecast of ¥5.7B is about 51%, a mid-range level. Q1 Net Income of ¥6.3B is driven by one-off gain on sale of fixed assets; if full-year underlying earnings land near forecast, the payout ratio would remain within an acceptable range. Cash and deposits of ¥60.2B roughly match short-term borrowings ¥24.5B plus current portion of long-term borrowings ¥50.0B (total ¥74.5B), so dividend funding depends on stable full-year earnings and management of working capital. No share buyback has been disclosed; shareholder returns should be assessed as dividend-only. Dividend policy is judged sustainable, though improvement in Operating Cash Flow and reduced interest burden are key to its continuity.
Risk Factors
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Liquidity Risk: Current ratio 78.9% and quick ratio 77.6% are below 1.0, indicating tight short-term liquidity. Current liabilities ¥159.4B vs. current assets ¥125.8B results in negative working capital of -¥33.6B. Cash and deposits of ¥60.2B vs. short-term borrowings ¥24.5B and current portion of long-term borrowings ¥50.0B (total ¥74.5B) mean timing of contract liability inflows (advance payments) and cash outflows at ceremony execution may cause funding mismatches. Interest coverage ratio of 2.9x leaves limited cushion against rising interest rates.
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Earnings Volatility Risk: The Domestic Wedding Business accounts for 97.2% of revenue, indicating high single-business dependence. Wedding demand is seasonal and sensitive to economic cycles; changes in disposable income or consumer sentiment can directly impact order counts and average spend. While the increase in contract liabilities signals order momentum, cancellations or postponements could delay revenue recognition and hurt gross margin and utilization. With a low operating margin of 2.9% and SG&A ratio of 64.8%, fixed cost burden is heavy and revenue swings materially affect profitability.
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One-off Dependency and Asset Structure Risk: Q1 Net Income of ¥6.3B heavily relies on a ¥9.9B gain on sale of fixed assets; recurring earnings power is closer to Ordinary Income of ¥2.4B. Disposal of fixed assets (especially land and buildings) can be part of asset portfolio optimization but lacks recurrence; future profit generation will depend on operational improvements. Asset retirement obligations of ¥29.5B (9.1% of liabilities) represent potential future restoration costs and cash outflows. Asset heaviness (tangible fixed assets ¥267.9B, 53.2% of total assets) contributes to a low total asset turnover of 0.23x, constraining ROE and ROIC.
Industry Benchmark (Reference — Company Estimates)
Profitability & Returns
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Margin | 2.9% | 6.2% (4.2%–17.2%) | −3.3pt |
| Net Margin | 5.3% | 2.8% (0.6%–11.9%) | +2.5pt |
Operating margin is -3.3pt below the industry median and ranks lower, while Net Margin is +2.5pt above median due to one-off gains.
Growth & Capital Efficiency
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
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| Revenue Growth (YoY) | −1.1% | 20.9% (12.5%–25.8%) | −22.1pt |
Revenue growth is -22.1pt below the industry median, placing the company in the lower tier for growth.
※ Source: Company compilation
Key Points from the Results
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The core Domestic Wedding Business saw backlog accumulation (contract liabilities +¥1.5B) and utilization improvements that drove a large increase in Operating Income, confirming a clear improving trend in the operating base. Although the operating margin of 2.9% remains low, improvements in SG&A ratio and maintenance of gross margin increase the likelihood of achieving the full-year Operating Income target of ¥12.4B. Continued control of corporate expenses and optimization of average spend and utilization will be key to further raising the operating margin (target >5%).
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Net Income of ¥6.3B is heavily dependent on the one-time ¥9.9B gain on sale of fixed assets; recurring earnings are better represented by Ordinary Income of ¥2.4B. While trimming fixed assets (land/buildings) can be seen as asset efficiency improvement, future profit generation will depend on operational performance, and the quality of earnings requires monitoring of underlying results excluding one-offs. Liquidity risk (current ratio 78.9%, interest coverage 2.9x) and heavy interest burden remain financial constraints; improving Operating Cash Flow and progressing debt repayment are key to medium-term financial soundness.
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AI Financial Analysis
Executive Summary
FY2026 Q1 showed a substantial recovery in underlying operating profitability, but reported net profit was dominated by a large asset-sale gain. Revenue was ¥11.763bn, with the segment reconciliation indicating domestic wedding revenue increased 7.5% year on year to ¥11.436bn. The domestic wedding business generated segment profit of ¥863m, up 75.8% year on year. Consolidated operating income rose to ¥339m from ¥12m in the comparable period. The operating margin consequently expanded to 2.9% from approximately 0.1%, a 277bp improvement. Gross margin was 67.7%, modestly up by about 10bp from 67.6%. SG&A expense increased 1.8% to ¥7.624bn, materially below the 6.0% increase in reconciled consolidated revenue, producing meaningful operating leverage. The Other segment, comprising financial/credit and travel businesses, recorded a 28.6% revenue decline to ¥327m and a 23.0% profit decline to ¥94m. Corporate expenses rose 2.8% to ¥619m, remaining a significant drag on the consolidated operating result. Ordinary income improved to ¥240m from a ¥125m loss, despite ¥118m of interest expense. Profit attributable to owners was ¥614m, compared with a ¥43m loss a year earlier. However, a ¥986m gain on sale of non-current assets, partly offset by ¥33m impairment loss, lifted pre-tax profit to ¥1.193bn and was the principal driver of reported net income. The annualized ROE of 13.7% appears solid, but it is supported by the non-recurring gain and 2.81x financial leverage rather than a fully normalized earnings base. Liquidity is tight: current assets of ¥12.579bn do not cover current liabilities of ¥15.944bn, resulting in a 0.79x current ratio and negative working capital of ¥3.365bn. Interest coverage of 2.87x also leaves limited headroom if operating conditions weaken or borrowing costs rise. Management's full-year operating-income forecast of ¥1.240bn implies Q1 progress of 27.3%, moderately ahead of the standard 25% pace, whereas profit attributable to owners has already exceeded its full-year forecast because of the asset-sale gain. The central issue for subsequent quarters is whether the domestic wedding segment's operating improvement can continue without reliance on gains from asset disposals.
Profitability Analysis
Annualized DuPont ROE is 13.7%, decomposed into a 5.2% net profit margin, 0.934x asset turnover and 2.81x financial leverage. The strongest moving component is the net profit margin, but its reported Q1 level is not representative of recurring profitability because profit before tax includes a ¥986m gain on sale of assets. At the operating level, profitability improved materially: operating income was ¥339m versus ¥12m a year earlier, and the EBIT margin expanded to 2.9% from roughly 0.1%. Gross margin increased modestly to 67.7%, while SG&A grew only 1.8% to ¥7.624bn against a 6.0% increase in reconciled consolidated revenue, demonstrating favorable operating leverage. Domestic wedding is the core business by operating-income contribution, generating ¥863m of segment profit on ¥11.436bn of sales, for a 7.5% segment margin versus 4.6% in the prior year. Other businesses delivered a higher 28.7% segment margin on ¥327m of revenue, but their small scale and declining revenue make them less consequential to group earnings. Consolidated profitability is diluted by ¥619m of corporate costs, equivalent to 5.3% of revenue. Financial leverage is meaningful rather than excessive: debt-to-equity is 1.81x, below the 2.0x aggressive-financing threshold, but it amplifies both reported ROE and downside sensitivity. The five-factor decomposition highlights a 0.515 tax burden, reflecting a 47.4% effective tax rate, while the interest burden is distorted above 1.0x because the extraordinary asset-sale gain is included in profit before tax. On a normalized basis, the 2.9% EBIT margin and 2.9% annualized ROIC remain below the 5% efficiency benchmark. Accordingly, the operating-margin recovery is encouraging, but the reported ROE and net margin should not be extrapolated without adjusting for the disposal gain.
Growth Assessment
The reconciled segment data show growth concentrated in domestic weddings: external revenue increased ¥795m, or 7.5% year on year, to ¥11.436bn. This was sufficient to offset a ¥131m, or 28.6%, decline in Other-segment revenue, producing ¥11.763bn of consolidated external revenue. Domestic wedding segment profit increased ¥372m to ¥863m, materially outpacing revenue growth and indicating improved venue utilization, pricing, cost control, or a combination of these factors. The Other segment's profit decreased ¥28m to ¥94m, so it did not contribute to the group-level profit recovery. The operating-income forecast is ¥1.240bn for the full year; Q1 progress is 27.3%, 2.3 percentage points ahead of the standard 25% quarterly progress rate. Revenue progress is 24.6% against the ¥47.840bn full-year forecast, broadly consistent with the standard Q1 pace. Ordinary-income progress is 33.3% against the ¥720m forecast, ahead of the standard pace but supported by the stronger initial operating result. Profit attributable to owners is ¥614m versus a ¥570m full-year forecast, or 107.7% progress, and this overachievement is attributable to the non-recurring asset-sale gain rather than an equivalent level of recurring earnings. Future growth quality should therefore be assessed principally through domestic wedding revenue, segment profit margin, consolidated corporate-cost discipline, and the conversion of Q1 operating momentum into ordinary income.
Financial Health
Liquidity requires explicit caution. The current ratio is 0.79x and the quick ratio is 0.78x, both below 1.0x, while working capital is negative ¥3.365bn. Current liabilities exceed current assets by ¥3.365bn, creating refinancing and cash-management dependence. Cash and deposits of ¥6.022bn cover short-term loans of ¥2.450bn by 2.46x, but current maturities of long-term loans are an additional ¥4.997bn and heighten the importance of debt rollover capacity. Contract liabilities of ¥2.024bn provide customer advances that partly support the operating working-capital structure, but they are obligations to deliver future wedding-related services rather than unrestricted funding. Total interest-bearing debt is ¥12.325bn, consisting of ¥2.450bn of short-term loans and ¥9.875bn of long-term loans. Debt-to-equity is 1.81x and debt-to-capital is 40.7%, representing a leveraged but not yet aggressively overextended capital structure. Interest coverage is 2.87x, below the 3.0x concern threshold and materially below the 5.0x level associated with strong debt-service capacity. Asset retirement obligations total ¥2.951bn, equal to 9.1% of liabilities, and represent material site-restoration and lease-exit obligations associated with the venue asset base. The balance sheet is asset-intensive, with property, plant and equipment representing 53.2% of total assets. Goodwill is only ¥241m, or 1.3% of equity, and intangible assets are 1.4% of assets, limiting acquisition-related impairment exposure. Deferred tax assets are ¥5.408bn, equal to 30.1% of total equity, making future taxable-profit generation relevant to the quality of book equity.
Notable B/S Changes
Interest-bearing debt: -¥3.071bn to ¥12.325bn, driven by lower long-term loans; deleveraging is positive, although liquidity remains constrained by ¥4.997bn of current maturities of long-term loans. Property, plant and equipment: -¥1.490bn (-5.3%) to ¥26.787bn, including land down ¥1.106bn (-8.6%) to ¥11.727bn; the movement is consistent with the Q1 asset-sale gain and reduces the fixed asset base supporting venue operations. Provision for bonuses: +¥250m (+102%) to ¥496m; this raises near-term personnel-related obligations. Asset retirement obligations: ¥2.951bn, representing 9.1% of total liabilities; this is a material long-term obligation linked to venue restoration or exit requirements.
Cash Flow Quality
Dividend Sustainability
The full-year dividend forecast is ¥40 per share versus forecast EPS of ¥38.99, implying a dividend payout ratio of approximately 102.6%. This exceeds the 100% warning threshold and indicates that the indicated dividend is not covered by forecast attributable earnings. Q1 EPS of ¥42.11 already exceeds forecast full-year EPS, but this comparison is not a sound basis for dividend capacity because Q1 earnings include the ¥986m gain on sale of non-current assets. Sustainable dividend capacity should instead be judged against recurring operating and ordinary income after interest expense, tax, debt amortization and venue-maintenance commitments. With a 0.79x current ratio, 2.87x interest coverage and substantial current debt maturities, preserving liquidity and maintaining lender flexibility are important considerations for capital allocation. The forecast dividend therefore depends on maintaining the operating recovery and funding requirements without relying on further asset disposals.
Risk Assessment
Business risks include High likelihood / high impact: Domestic wedding demand, guest spending and venue utilization drive the core business; a slowdown in marriage-related demand or intensified venue competition would pressure the currently thin 2.9% consolidated operating margin., Medium likelihood / high impact: The core domestic wedding segment is venue-asset-intensive, with PPE of ¥26.787bn and land of ¥11.727bn. Underutilization can create fixed-cost deleveraging and impairment risk., Medium likelihood / medium impact: Other businesses recorded a 28.6% revenue decline and a 23.0% profit decline, reducing diversification benefits., Medium likelihood / medium impact: Labor availability and wage inflation in hospitality, event operations and customer-facing sales can erode the domestic wedding segment's margin improvement..
Financial risks include High likelihood / high impact: Current ratio of 0.79x, quick ratio of 0.78x and negative working capital of ¥3.365bn create short-term liquidity and refinancing sensitivity., Medium likelihood / high impact: Interest coverage of 2.87x provides limited protection against weaker operating profit or higher interest rates., Medium likelihood / medium impact: Interest-bearing debt of ¥12.325bn and debt-to-equity of 1.81x make equity returns and free liquidity sensitive to debt-service requirements., Medium likelihood / medium impact: Asset retirement obligations of ¥2.951bn, or 9.1% of liabilities, may require material future cash settlement as venues are closed, relocated or restored..
Key concerns include Reported Q1 profit attributable to owners of ¥614m is not recurring: the ¥986m gain on sale of non-current assets alone equals about 161% of attributable profit, and the quality alert measures one-time items at 166% of net income., The 47.4% effective tax rate produces a 0.515 tax burden, reducing conversion of pre-tax income into shareholder earnings., Annualized ROIC of 2.9% and a 2.9% EBIT margin remain below 5% efficiency benchmarks despite the marked year-on-year operating recovery., The full-year ¥40 DPS forecast exceeds forecast EPS of ¥38.99, implying a 102.6% dividend payout ratio before considering debt reduction or venue investment needs..
Investment Implications
Key takeaways include Underlying Q1 operations improved materially, led by a 75.8% increase in domestic wedding segment profit and a 277bp expansion in the consolidated operating margin., The core domestic wedding segment produced ¥863m of profit and a 7.5% margin, but ¥619m of corporate costs reduced the consolidated operating result to ¥339m., The full-year operating-income forecast appears achievable based on 27.3% Q1 progress, subject to seasonal demand and sustained cost discipline., Reported attributable earnings and annualized ROE overstate normalized profitability because of the ¥986m asset-sale gain., Liquidity, interest coverage and a forecast dividend payout above 100% are the principal financial constraints..
Metrics to watch include Domestic wedding revenue growth, segment margin and venue utilization, Consolidated operating margin and corporate expenses relative to revenue, Ordinary income excluding gains or losses on asset sales, Current ratio, cash balance, current loan maturities and interest coverage, Asset retirement obligation settlement requirements, Full-year EPS and the relationship between recurring earnings and the ¥40 DPS forecast.
Regarding relative positioning, The company combines a high gross-margin wedding-services model with a large fixed venue asset base and leveraged balance sheet. Its Q1 domestic-wedding margin recovery is constructive, but consolidated operating efficiency remains below typical robust profitability benchmarks and financial flexibility is weaker than a conservatively financed service business because liquidity is below 1.0x and interest coverage is under 3.0x.