ANEST IWATA (6381) Investor presentation summary

Vision2035 and long-term growth strategy

• Aims to become an 'energy solutions manufacturer' by integrating air compressor and coating businesses, shifting value from equipment to energy optimization, and supporting sustainable society goals.

• Growth strategy is built on three pillars: deepening existing businesses, global expansion, and creation of new business areas, targeting ¥100 billion in net sales by FY2034.

• Scenario analysis and backcasting guide the master plan, with agile organizational reforms including a matrix structure and CXO-led regional management from April 2026.

• M&A, alliances, and new business development cycles are prioritized to capture new markets and technologies, especially in peripheral and untapped domains.

• Manufacturing Innovation Center (MIC) will drive production innovation, quality management, and global supply chain optimization.

Key strategies and business portfolio

• Air energy business focuses on oil-free compressors, gas air compressors, and vacuum systems, targeting medium-sized industrial and embedded markets.

• Coating business expands into industrial and metal coating markets, leveraging atomization technology and integrated solutions, with M&A for new capabilities.

• New business development emphasizes inorganic growth, establishing a third pillar distinct from AE and CT, with a goal of ¥10 billion in sales by 2035.

• Investment in R&D, digitalization, and plant automation supports product innovation and operational efficiency.

• Human capital and governance reforms include global HR system redesign, talent development, and a new Corporate Governance Department.

Progress and targets in the first medium-term business plan (2025–2027)

• FY2027 targets: ¥62 billion net sales, 11% ROE, and 132 yen EPS, with temporary profit impact from one-time costs.

• Strategic focus on accelerating M&A, new business launches, and capital investments, including MIC establishment and digital transformation.

• Regional sales targets and tailored growth strategies set for Japan, China, Europe, Americas, India, and other key markets.

• Capital allocation: ¥26 billion+ in investments (¥8B for capacity/IT, ¥18B+ for R&D, new business, M&A), with minimum cash reserves and flexible financing for large M&A.

• Shareholder returns: DOE of 7.0–7.5%, progressive dividends, and ¥3–3.5 billion in treasury share buybacks during the plan period.