Record Third-Quarter Cumulative Net Income
Net income for the 9-month period was JPY 389.7 billion, up JPY 117.9 billion year-over-year, the highest third-quarter cumulative net profit level and 89% progress toward the revised full-year forecast of JPY 440 billion.
Strong Pretax Profit Growth
Pretax profits rose to JPY 567.7 billion, an increase of JPY 184.3 billion year-over-year (approximately +48% YoY), with all three categories (Finance, Operation, Investments) contributing to growth.
Investment Segment Outperformance
Investment segment profit doubled (+100% YoY) to JPY 261.4 billion for the 9-month period, driven by large gains including the sale of Greenko, sale of Ormat, and several real estate disposals.
Broad-Based Segment Profit Increases
Total segment profits increased 40% YoY to JPY 596.4 billion. Finance segment profit grew 8% YoY to JPY 145.5 billion (81% progress to full-year target) and Operation segment profit rose 17% YoY to JPY 189.5 billion (79% progress).
Capital Return and Buyback Expansion
Share buyback program expanded from JPY 100 billion to JPY 150 billion; by end-January buybacks completed of JPY 128.1 billion (85% of the increased program). Payout ratio guidance maintained at c.39% of net income per share.
Active Capital Recycling and Deal Flow
Recorded JPY 196.6 billion in capital gains; cash inflows from divestments totaled JPY 790 billion and cash outflows for new investments were JPY 700 billion in the 9 months, showing active recycling and reinvestment.
Insurance and Shareholders' Equity Strength
Insurance segment profit rose 20% YoY to JPY 74.1 billion; insurance contract liabilities reduced by JPY 234.2 billion (due to higher discount rates), contributing to total shareholders' equity growth of JPY 495.2 billion and a shareholders' equity ratio of 25.3%.
Regional & Business Unit Recoveries
ORIX Europe profit increased 24% YoY to JPY 47.3 billion; Asia & Australia profit rose 41% YoY to JPY 39.3 billion. Aircraft & Ship segment profit up 9% YoY to JPY 48.6 billion. PE Investment & Concession profit rose 42% YoY to JPY 94.0 billion.
ORIX USA Signs of Recovery
ORIX USA returned to positive territory with JPY 14.0 billion profit for the 9 months, supported by valuation gains in private equity investments and improving portfolio metrics after prior-year impairments.
Improved Risk/Capital Measurement
Employed capital ratio reporting was updated and the more granular risk calculation showed lower measured risk, yielding increased visible investment capacity while maintaining an A-level credit rating target.