What does JAFCO do and what are its strengths?

Please see the section About Us.

What is JAFCO's corporate philosophy and what is its history?

Please see the sections Corporate Philosophy and Our History.

What are JAFCO's management policy and strategy for medium- to long-term growth?

Our basic policy in aiming to enhance corporate value for expanding shareholder interests is to pursue profit growth by promoting the growth strategy and increase capital efficiency by reducing net assets, as laid out in our Basic Policy for Enhancing Corporate Value announced in 2022. For details, please see the section Basic Policy for Enhancing Corporate Value.

What is JAFCO's line of business?

Our business consists of venture investment and buyout investment through fund management. We invest in unlisted securities by channeling capital gathered from investors into funds. For details, please see the sections Venture Investment, Buyout Investment, Business Development, and Fund Management. For our investment track record, please see our Portfolio page.

Where can I view JAFCO's management structure and names of executives?

Please see the section Company Profile. For our corporate governance, please see the section Corporate Governance.

What are JAFCO's initiatives for sustainability and ESG?

Amid substantial shifts in the global environment and social systems, we remain steadfast in our investment activity under our approach of continuing to invest through good times and bad, and we are dedicated to realizing our Purpose—“Fueling perpetual growth; investing in bold visions”—and contributing to the realization of a sustainable society. For this, we have identified material issues and promoted various initiatives. For details, please see the section Sustainability.

When does JAFCO's fiscal year finish? What about its IR schedule and financial results announcement dates?

Our fiscal year ends on March 31. Consolidated results are announced every quarter. Financial announcement dates and other schedule items are posted in the section IR Calendar when confirmed.

Where can I view JAFCO's financial information, integrated reports, and other IR materials?

Our IR materials can be viewed in our IR Library.

Where can I get a quick overview of JAFCO's performance highlights, balance sheets, and income statements?

Please see the sections Financial Highlights and BS/PL.

What are JAFCO's performance forecasts?

Due to the nature of our business, we are strongly affected by domestic and overseas stock markets and IPO markets, causing significant fluctuations in our revenue levels. It is therefore difficult to make reasonable performance forecasts. Accordingly, we do not provide earnings forecasts, but instead disclose quarterly financial results promptly.

What is JAFCO’s policy on shareholder returns such as dividends? Also, where can I view JAFCO's current dividend forecast and past shareholder return records?

Please see the section Basic Policy for Enhancing Corporate Value for our approach to shareholder returns. For dividend forecasts, please see IR TOP. To view past dividends and shareholder returns, see the section Shareholder Returns and Dividends.

What are JAFCO's record dates for dividends?

The record dates for dividends are as follows:

Interim dividends: September 30

Year-end dividends: March 31

For details, please see the section Stock Information.

The record dates for dividends can be verified in the Articles of Incorporation.

When is the general meeting of shareholders?

The general meeting of shareholders is held annually in June. The date, location, and other details are posted in the section General Meeting of Shareholders.

Are gifts distributed at the general meeting of shareholders?

We do not distribute gifts at the general meeting of shareholders.

How should I proceed with procedures related to shares, such as change of address?

Please contact your securities company. For those with shares in special accounts, procedures are handled by Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation. For details, please see the section Shareholder Services.