Financial Results Explanation for Fiscal Year Ending March 2026

Performance Overview

For the fiscal year ending March 2026, operating revenue reached JPY 19.578 billion (+9.0% YoY), operating profit was JPY 9.025 billion (+17.0% YoY), and net income attributable to owners of the parent was JPY 6.384 billion (+21.6% YoY). ROE improved to 17.6% (up 1.4 points YoY), indicating increased profitability. The dividend payout ratio relative to core earnings increased to 51.1% (up 9.6 points YoY).

Key Business Topics and Mid- to Long-term Strategy

In the Japanese equity sector, we received approximately JPY 50 billion in additional investment from European public pension funds and received awards such as the 'R&I Fund Award 2026' for the Best Fund. In physical assets, we established the 'Sparks Storage Plant Fund' and commenced operations of a regional GX fund. In the OneAsia and Private Equity sectors, we promoted multiple fund establishments and asset management collaborations. Our mid- to long-term goal is to reach AUM of JPY 3 trillion by fostering growth across four focused areas, making proactive growth investments, and improving profitability to enhance corporate value.