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; achieved 89% of the revised full-year net income 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% year-over-year). All three categories—Finance, Operation and Investments—reported profit growth.
Investment Segment Surge
Investment segment profit was JPY 261.4 billion, up 100% year-over-year, driven by large gains including the Greenko sale, Ormat sale, and several real estate disposals.
Overall Segment Profit and Diversified Strength
Total segment profits for the 9-month period increased 40% year-over-year to JPY 596.4 billion, with notable growth across Finance (+8% to JPY 145.5 billion), Operation (+17% to JPY 189.5 billion) and mid-to-large increases across Insurance (+20% to JPY 74.1 billion), PE & Concession (+42% to JPY 94.0 billion), ORIX Europe (+24% to JPY 47.3 billion) and Asia & Australia (+41% to JPY 39.3 billion).
Capital Recycling and Deal Activity
Recorded JPY 196.6 billion in capital gains for the 9 months, cash inflows from divestments totaled JPY 790 billion and cash outflows for new investments were JPY 700 billion; active recycling with new investments (e.g., Hilco Global, LULUARQ, I-NET TOB) and a QIA domestic PE fund formation.
Share Buyback Expansion and Strong Progress
Share buyback program increased from JPY 100 billion to JPY 150 billion; buybacks completed through end of January totaled JPY 128.1 billion (progress ~85%). Full-year payout ratio guidance maintained at ~39% of net income per share (based on JPY 440bn forecast).
Balance Sheet and Capital Position Improvements
Total assets increased JPY 1.2594 trillion vs. prior year-end (JPY 800 billion excluding FX), driven primarily by Hilco Global consolidation; shareholders' equity rose JPY 495.2 billion and shareholders' equity ratio 25.3%. Employed capital ratio reported ~89% with an updated, more granular risk model.
Record AUM at Robeco and Positive Asset Management Trends
Robeco expanded AUM to a record JPY 500.5 billion, supporting higher management fees and improved asset-management profitability.