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Formulation of the Medium-Term Management Plan (Fiscal Years 2026–2028)

A new medium-term management plan covering FY2026 to FY2028 has been formulated, following the previous "Re:Start 2025 Phase 2" plan. In addition to the four existing profit centers, an alliance business will be added, with targets including a 30% improvement in operating efficiency through the use of AI and consolidated ROE of at least 11.0% in FY2028.

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Items stated in the management plan

Formulated
Medium-Term Management Plan (FY2026-FY2028)Plan period 1 April 2026–31 March 2029 (3 years)
Date of board resolution 24 April 2026 · Publication date 24 April 2026
ROE+3.0pt
基準 2,025Target2,028%

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What happened to the previous planFY2025 revised medium-term plan: ordinary profit of ¥17.0 billion, net income of ¥13.5 billion, tangible equity ratio of at least 10%, gross profit from new businesses of at least ¥19.0 billion, expenses of no more than ¥34.0 billion, and a real credit cost ratio of approximately 10 bps → FY2025 forecast: ordinary profit of ¥34.0 billion, net income of ¥34.0 billion, equity ratio of 10.8%, gross profit from new businesses of ¥28.5 billion, expenses of ¥33.5 billion, and a real credit cost ratio of negative 38 bps0.0%Calculated from the two disclosed figures
Statements about the use of capital
Payout ratio / DOE policyNumerical target: not disclosed. The plan states that the company will "actively return profits to shareholders, keeping in mind the ROE target and the target equity ratio."The payout ratio is the proportion of profit paid out as dividends, while DOE is the ratio of dividends to net assets.
Self-assessment of PBR and share priceFor the outlook as of March 2026, the company states a PBR of 1.10x, a share price of ¥1,991, and ROE of 10.9%.PBR is a measure of how many times the share price is the book value per share.
Key initiatives
01Pivot initiatives for the four existing profit centers
02Saison Project, Stage 2
03AX Project
04Building the foundations for sustainable growth
05Aligning with stakeholders
Plan assumptionsThe plan assumes an increase in the policy rate to 1.25% from April 2027. The assumed pass-through rates for contracted interest rates are 90% for loans (short-term prime rate), 80% for time deposits, and 40% for ordinary deposits.
Segment targetBusiness Community Banking / Indicator Outstanding balance of business loans / Target ¥148.0 billion at the end of FY2028, Business Direct Banking / Indicator Number of transactions with new customers / Target 150,000 transactions in FY2028, Business Real Estate / Indicator New loan and other originations / Target ¥387.0 billion in FY2028, Business Investment Real Estate Loans / Indicator New loan and other originations / Target ¥115.0 billion in FY2028, Business Loans to Large Corporates, including LBOs / Indicator New loan and other originations / Target ¥82.0 billion in FY2028, Business Total / Indicator New loan and other originations / Target ¥510.0 billion in FY2028
Non-financial targetsIndicator Participation rate in training to strengthen AI capabilities / Target 100% / Timing During the plan period, Indicator Number of AI initiatives / Target 30 initiatives / Timing During the plan period, Indicator Operational Efficiency / Target Approximately 30% improvement, equivalent to approximately 500,000 hours of workload / Timing During the plan period, Indicator Agreement rate in the compliance awareness survey / Target At least 85% / Timing During the plan period, Indicator Number of transactions with new customers / Target 150,000 transactions in FY2028 / Timing FY2028
Risks identified by the company
Contraction of the domestic market due to the declining birthrate, aging population, and population decline
The end of deflation and intensifying competition in a "world with interest rates"
Uncertainty in the global economy, including geopolitical risks, inflation, and unstable monetary policy
Consolidation among regional banks
Entry by fintech companies and companies from other industries
Tightening financial regulations
Risks associated with real estate-related lending, including real estate prices, rent trends, and the creditworthiness of borrowers
Risks in securities investments arising from higher interest rates
Reason for revision or withdrawal

As a result of implementing the 3-year period from FY2023 under "Re:Start 2025 Phase 2," all of the KPIs set under that plan are expected to be achieved. Building on these results, the company will implement this plan over the next 3 years and work to achieve the newly established KPIs.

Items stated in the management plan
ItemDetails
Plan nameMedium-Term Management Plan (FY2026-FY2028)
Plan period1 April 2026–31 March 2029 (3 years)
Progress against the planFormulated
ROE target10.9% (FY2025 forecast) → At least 11.0% (FY2028 plan)
Payout ratio / DOE policyNumerical target: not disclosed. The plan states that the company will "actively return profits to shareholders, keeping in mind the ROE target and the target equity ratio."
Self-assessment of PBR and share priceFor the outlook as of March 2026, the company states a PBR of 1.10x, a share price of ¥1,991, and ROE of 10.9%.
Segment targetBusiness Community Banking / Indicator Outstanding balance of business loans / Target ¥148.0 billion at the end of FY2028, Business Direct Banking / Indicator Number of transactions with new customers / Target 150,000 transactions in FY2028, Business Real Estate / Indicator New loan and other originations / Target ¥387.0 billion in FY2028, Business Investment Real Estate Loans / Indicator New loan and other originations / Target ¥115.0 billion in FY2028, Business Loans to Large Corporates, including LBOs / Indicator New loan and other originations / Target ¥82.0 billion in FY2028, Business Total / Indicator New loan and other originations / Target ¥510.0 billion in FY2028
Non-financial targetsIndicator Participation rate in training to strengthen AI capabilities / Target 100% / Timing During the plan period, Indicator Number of AI initiatives / Target 30 initiatives / Timing During the plan period, Indicator Operational Efficiency / Target Approximately 30% improvement, equivalent to approximately 500,000 hours of workload / Timing During the plan period, Indicator Agreement rate in the compliance awareness survey / Target At least 85% / Timing During the plan period, Indicator Number of transactions with new customers / Target 150,000 transactions in FY2028 / Timing FY2028
Plan assumptionsThe plan assumes an increase in the policy rate to 1.25% from April 2027. The assumed pass-through rates for contracted interest rates are 90% for loans (short-term prime rate), 80% for time deposits, and 40% for ordinary deposits.
Key initiativesPivot initiatives for the four existing profit centers, Saison Project, Stage 2, AX Project, Building the foundations for sustainable growth, Aligning with stakeholders
Results under the previous planFY2025 revised medium-term plan: ordinary profit of ¥17.0 billion, net income of ¥13.5 billion, tangible equity ratio of at least 10%, gross profit from new businesses of at least ¥19.0 billion, expenses of no more than ¥34.0 billion, and a real credit cost ratio of approximately 10 bps → FY2025 forecast: ordinary profit of ¥34.0 billion, net income of ¥34.0 billion, equity ratio of 10.8%, gross profit from new businesses of ¥28.5 billion, expenses of ¥33.5 billion, and a real credit cost ratio of negative 38 bps
Reason for revision or withdrawalAs a result of implementing the 3-year period from FY2023 under "Re:Start 2025 Phase 2," all of the KPIs set under that plan are expected to be achieved. Building on these results, the company will implement this plan over the next 3 years and work to achieve the newly established KPIs.
Risks identifiedContraction of the domestic market due to the declining birthrate, aging population, and population decline, The end of deflation and intensifying competition in a "world with interest rates", Uncertainty in the global economy, including geopolitical risks, inflation, and unstable monetary policy, Consolidation among regional banks, Entry by fintech companies and companies from other industries, Tightening financial regulations, Risks associated with real estate-related lending, including real estate prices, rent trends, and the creditworthiness of borrowers, Risks in securities investments arising from higher interest rates
Date of board resolution24 April 2026
Publication date24 April 2026
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Sales TargetOperating profit targetOperating profit margin targetNet income targetROIC targetTreasury share acquisition policyCost of capitalTotal investment planInvestment amount by sectorSize of the Target Market

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The plan aims to achieve new KPIs over the next 3 years, building on the expected achievement of all KPIs set under the previous plan. It also reflects the operating environment, including a declining birthrate and aging population, population decline, intensifying competition in a world with interest rates, uncertainty in the global economy, and entry by companies from other industries.

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