Investment banking business turns profitable and revenue structure improves
First written in FY2020. 15 of 21 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-08-12.
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- 2026-08-12AdvancedEarnings
「As a result, revenue in the Investment Banking segment was ¥7,576 million, up 24.5% year on year. Gross profit was ¥6,805 million, up 34.4%, due to increased revenue from the high-margin business-succession and truck operating-lease arrangement businesses, as well as the absence of the ¥200 million loss on disposal recognized in the previous corresponding period in connection with the renovation of some Metsä Village facilities. Segment profit was ¥5,121 million, up 43.1%.」
Revenue, gross profit and profit in the Investment Banking segment increased, driven by business-succession transactions, truck operating leases and other activities. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue from the investment banking segment was ¥4,903 million, up 28.5% year on year, gross profit was ¥4,472 million, up 44.7%, and segment profit was ¥3,372 million, up 59.8%.」
Revenue, gross profit and segment profit in the investment banking segment increased substantially from the same period of the previous year, driven by the recovery of private equity investments in business succession transactions, truck operating leases and revenue from Metsä Village. - 2026-05-12Cited as achievedEarnings
「As a result, we recognized revenue of ¥1.4 billion in the second-quarter consolidated accounting period of the fiscal year ending September 2026. From the third quarter onward, we expect to recognize revenue of ¥2.8 billion through the recovery of investments in large-scale transactions formed during the third quarter, in addition to transactions formed by the end of the second quarter.」
Revenue related to PE investments in the investment banking business was disclosed at ¥1.4 billion for the second quarter and an expected ¥2.8 billion from the third quarter onward, illustrating the expansion of the revenue structure through actual and expected figures. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue from the investment banking business was ¥11,595 million, up 2.2% from the previous consolidated fiscal year. Gross profit rose 18.2% year on year to ¥7,915 million due to higher revenue from private equity investments in high-margin business succession transactions. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 14.8% from the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥3,174 million, as advertising and promotion expenses, fees paid and other costs increased due to promotional activities for Metsä and the opening of Hyper Museum Hanno. The increase in gross profit absorbed these higher expenses, resulting in segment profit of ¥4,740 million, up 20.6% from the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The investment banking business generated revenue of ¥11,595 million and segment profit of ¥4,740 million, supported by private equity investments, services and aviation and leasing operations, with profit continuing to grow. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue from the investment banking business was ¥5,311 million, down 0.1% year on year and essentially flat, but gross profit rose 6.2% to ¥3,781 million due to higher revenue from private equity investments in high-margin business succession transactions. Segment profit was ¥2,258 million, up 0.2% year on year, as selling, general and administrative expenses increased 16.7% year on year to ¥1,522 million due to the addition of subsidiaries, initial costs for the opening of Hyper Museum Hanno and promotion of Metsä.」
Revenue from the investment banking business was essentially flat, while gross profit increased 6.2% due to private equity investments in high-margin business succession transactions, and segment profit also rose 0.2% year on year. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue from the investment banking business was ¥11,344 million, up 64.0% from the previous consolidated fiscal year, and segment profit was ¥3,930 million, up 56.9%.」
Revenue and segment profit in the investment banking business increased substantially, driven by the expansion of business succession transactions, the origination and management of financial products, private equity investment recoveries, asset management and aviation businesses. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue from the investment banking business was ¥5,316 million, up 61.9% year on year, and segment profit was ¥2,254 million, up 89.0%.」
Revenue and segment profit in the investment banking business increased substantially from the same period of the previous year, driven by growth in business succession transactions, services, private equity investments, asset management and aircraft-related operations. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue from the investment banking business was ¥2,673 million, up 34.4% year on year, and segment profit was ¥1,191 million, up 27.7%.」
Revenue and segment profit in the investment banking business increased from the same period of the previous year, driven by business succession transactions, asset management for acquisition funds, private equity investments and aircraft asset management. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue from the investment banking business was ¥6,919 million, up 39.1% from the previous consolidated fiscal year, and segment profit was ¥2,504 million, up 112.1%.」
Revenue and segment profit in the investment banking business increased substantially, driven by business succession solutions, private equity investment recoveries and asset management. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue from the investment banking business was ¥5,081 million, up 46.8% year on year, and segment profit was ¥1,948 million, up 241.7%.」
Revenue from the investment banking business was ¥5,081 million and segment profit was ¥1,948 million, with both revenue and profit increasing substantially from the same period of the previous year. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue from the investment banking business was ¥3,284 million, up 49.8% year on year, and segment profit was ¥1,193 million, up 283.7%.」
Revenue from the investment banking business was ¥3,284 million and segment profit was ¥1,193 million, representing a substantial increase from the same period of the previous year. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue from the investment banking business was ¥1,989 million, up 88.0% year on year, and segment profit was ¥933 million, up 369.7%.」
Against the backdrop of multiple private equity transactions, investment income, service revenue and asset management mandates, revenue from the investment banking business increased to ¥1,989 million and segment profit to ¥933 million. - FY2022Revenue increased, but profit declinedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue from the investment banking business was ¥4,973 million, up 22.5% from the previous consolidated fiscal year, but segment profit was ¥1,180 million, down 9.4%, due to higher cost of sales accompanying increased revenue from asset investments and aircraft asset management, as well as higher expenses from increased staffing.」
Revenue from the investment banking business increased, but segment profit declined from the previous fiscal year due to higher cost of sales and expenses from increased staffing and other factors. The business nevertheless remained profitable. - FY2022-Q3Revenue increased, but profit declinedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue from the investment banking business was ¥3,461 million, up 4.8% year on year, but segment profit was ¥570 million, down 55.3%, due to the decline in revenue from services with low cost ratios and the recovery of private equity investments, as well as higher expenses from increased staffing.」
Revenue from the investment banking business rose 4.8% year on year to ¥3,461 million, while segment profit fell 55.3% to ¥570 million due to changes in the mix of services and private equity investment-related business and higher expenses from increased staffing and other factors. - FY2022-Q2Revenue and profit decline despite an expansionary trendAnnual report
「As described above, the investment banking business remained on an expansionary trend, but revenue was ¥2,193 million, down 17.8% year on year, and segment profit was ¥310 million, down 76.5%, due to the concentration of private equity investment transactions in the same period of the previous year.」
The investment banking business was described as being on an expansionary trend through transaction origination and asset management mandates, while revenue and segment profit declined due to the reversal of the concentration of transactions in the same period of the previous year. However, segment profit remained positive at ¥310 million. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue from the investment banking business was ¥1,058 million, up 30.2% year on year, and segment profit was ¥198 million, up 39.6%.」
Revenue from the investment banking business was ¥1,058 million and segment profit was ¥198 million, with both revenue and profit increasing year on year. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the investment banking business was ¥4,061 million, up 60.8% from the previous consolidated fiscal year, and segment profit was ¥1,303 million, up 1,087.0%.」
The profitability of the investment banking business expanded from the previous fiscal year, driven by services related to business succession, the recovery of private equity investments and aircraft asset management. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue from the investment banking business was ¥3,301 million, up 73.6% year on year, and segment profit was ¥1,274 million, compared with a loss of ¥8 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The investment banking business maintained profitability through services related to business succession, the recovery of private equity investments and technical services for aircraft asset management, generating revenue of ¥3,301 million and segment profit of ¥1,274 million. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue from the investment banking business was ¥2,669 million, up 90.1% year on year, and segment profit was ¥1,322 million, compared with a loss of ¥35 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Revenue from the investment banking business was ¥2,669 million and segment profit was ¥1,322 million, driven by services related to business succession, the recovery of private equity investments and technical services for aircraft asset management, representing a substantial improvement from the loss in the same period of the previous year. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue from the investment banking business was ¥812 million, up 46.4% year on year, and segment profit was ¥142 million, compared with a loss of ¥71 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Revenue from the investment banking business rose 46.4% year on year to ¥812 million, while the business returned from a segment loss of ¥71 million in the same period of the previous year to a profit of ¥142 million. - FY2020First statedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue from the investment banking business was ¥2,525 million, down 25.6% year on year, and segment profit was ¥109 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥478 million in the same period of the previous year, marking a return to profitability.」
The investment banking business returned from a segment loss in the previous fiscal year to a profit of ¥109 million, driven by services and brokerage related to private equity investments, aircraft asset management and cost reductions.