Q2
Securities Code | 3300 |
2021
Supplementary Financial Materials
Fiscal Year Ending June 2021 (Q2)
February 12, 2021(Friday)
Ambition Corporation
ISIN JP3128650003
AGENDA
ISIN JP3128650003 | ||
01 | About Ambition Group | P. 4 |
02 | Financial Summary | P. 14 |
03 | Individual Business | P. 21 |
04 | Forecast for the Current Fiscal Year | P. 52 |
05 | Mid-Term Policy | P. 55 |
06 | APPENDIX | P. 59 |
今期方針
Executive Summary
Policy for the Fiscal Year
Ending June 2021
A year of establishing a growth base as a real estate DX company
Plan to continue focusing on the promotion of company-wide digital transformation (DX) and the growth of RPA business, and make appropriate conduct upfront investment.
H1 Results
Bolstered by a strong performance in the Investment Business, net sales totalled 16.44 billion yen (up 35.8% year on year) and operating profit was 478 million yen (compared with an operating loss of 21 million yen in the same period a year earlier), both surpassing H1 forecasts.
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About Ambition Group
Segment Configuration (3 Segments + Other)
Investment Business
Developing and selling properties with favorable location and design
Small Amounts and Short-Term Insurance Business
Stock business expected to turn into the black in the current fiscal year
Rental Brokerage Business
Developing properties centering on properties managed by
Ambition targeting mainly young singles
"New Business with High Growth Potential"
Real Estate DX Business
Transforming the analog real estate industry mainly through the RPA business
Other Businesses
Major Topics During the Fiscal Year Ending June 2021
- 1Q -
Aug. 14, 2020 [Hope] Announced development of "MONOLITH," a new system for small amounts and short-term insurance that promotes InsurTech (introduced Sep.)
Sep. 2, 2020 | [Hope] Launched "New Living Security Insurance," a new product for small amounts and short-term insurance |
Sep. 30, 2020 | Announced business partnership with Market Enterprise Co., Ltd. <3135> engaged in the online reuse business |
- 2Q - | |
Oct. 2, 2020 | [Veritas] Launch of sales of new designer condominium for investment "PREMIUM CUBE |
Komagome" | |
Oct. 2, 2020 | [Veritas] Launch of sales of new designer condominium for investment "PREMIUM CUBE |
Morishita" | |
Nov. 1, 2020 | [Ambition Agency] Opened "Roompia Ikebukuro Higashiguchi" |
Nov. 13, 2020 | Announced change of name from Real Estate Tech Business to "Real Estate DX Business" in |
Other Businesses | |
Nov. 13, 2020 | Announced business partnership in real estate DX product collaboration with Bengo4.com, Inc. |
<6027> providing electronic contract system "Cloudsign" | |
Nov. 19, 2020 | Commenced solicitation of funds for fourth project of "A funding," a crowd-funding service for |
real estate investment |
Reference - Q3 Onwards -
Jan. 6, 2021 [Veritas] Launch of sales of new designer condominium for investment "PREMIUM CUBE Nakano"
Jan. 13, 2021 [Ambition Agency] Participated in "Project to energize Japan from small and medium-sized enterprises" for which Atsushi Tamura of London Boots comedy duo serves as official ambassador
Feb. 12, 2021 Announced the release this spring of "Room Concierge," an app matching users who are searching for rooms with real estate brokers/salespeople
Feb. 12, 2021 Notification of selection by MLIT as business operator enrolled in social experiment to realize society where important matters related rental transactions and sales transactions are explained online
Change of Name to Real Estate DX Business and New Strategy (Q2: Announced on November 13)
Changed name of "Real Estate Tech Business" to "Real Estate DX Business" in the current fiscal year
Basic policy: Focusing on product development by combining development by the
Group and alliances in a balanced way, and transforming labor-intensive real estate business through DX
Strengths of Ambition
Product Development Structure
Development by the Group
Development subsidiary in
Vietnam, etc.
New DX Strategy - Step (1):
Development and Sales of Products in the Real Estate Field
As ST2E0P21,年in6itia月lly期focus on efforts on DX in the real estate industry with the aim of
2020年6月期総括
"accelerating growth in Group businesses" and "creating new revenue sources in an SaaS format" in the real estate field
Business Value Chain
New DX Strategy - Steps (2) and (3): Future DevelopmentNext, as STEP 2, use the know-how we have accumulated to launch new customer-oriented serv2i0c2e0s年(fo6r月co期n総su括mers) in the real estate field.
2021年6月期
Finally, as STEP 3, consider branching out into new fields beyond the real estate field.
Hankyoubaizou-kun
(Contract progress management system)
Collaborative product
AI algorithm inferring optimum rent
An app matching users who are searching for rooms with real estate brokers/salespeople (P.13)
Business Alliance with Bengo4.com, Inc. (2Q: Announced Nov. 13)As STEP 1 of our DX strategy, we will integrate the web-based cloud contract service "Cloud Sign" provided by BENGO4.COM, INC. (6027) to improve the efficiency of our own business operations initially and then to conduct external sales to real estate companies.
We will conduct product development along the following two axes and plan to release products gradually from this spring.
External product development
◼ Plan to introduce electronic contracts using CLOUDSIGN in own Rental Brokerage Business this spring (P.11)
◼ Plan to conduct external sales to real estate companies later
Improvement of own productivity
◼ Utilization of CLOUDSIGN in communication with existing customers in the Property Management Business
◼ Plan to integrate the contract progress management system CPMA in the Property Management Business before the end of the year
Also aiming to introduce for new contracts (P.12)
[External Sales Model]
Electronic Contract Package Integrating of CLOUDSIGNWe are currently developing an electronic contract package integrating the CLOUDSIGN service provided by BENGO4.COM, INC. After releasing the package this spring, we plan to start using it in our own Rental Brokerage Business first and then to branch out into external sales.0
Electronic contract packaging integrating CLOUDSIGN
Re-Tech RaaS inc. will then begin external sales to real estate companies
*Parent company AMBITION CORPORATION has been participating in the experiment since January 2021. AMBITION AGENCY Co., Ltd. andVALOR Co.., Ltd.
in the Rental Brokerage Business plan to participate in the future.
[Own Model]
Integration of "CPMA" and "CLOUDSIGN" by the End of the Year
By integrating CLOUDSIGN with "CPMA," the contract progress management system used in the Property Management Business, we will achieve greater business efficiency and higher productivity.
Current CPMA functions
Progress management prior to contract conclusion
Enhanced functions integrating
Explanation of Real Estate Contract Disclosure Statement
Lease Agreement
New Service in Real Estate FieldAs STEP 2, of our new DX strategy, we will develop new customer-oriented services (for consumers). We plan to launch a new service this spring.
App matching users who are searching for rooms and Room Concierge (real estate brokers/salespeople)
Room Concierge
Main functions
◼ Viewing of posts introducing properties via SNS-type UI/UX
◼ Rating of posts through "Likes" or comments
◼ Room Concierge chat function
◼ Room Concierge search and registration functions
Service charge
◼
Completely free for users
Assumed revenue
◼
Advertising revenue and revenue from servicecharges on the business operator side
Room Concierge
(Real estate brokers/salespeople)
User searching for a room
02 Financial Summary
Impact of COVID-19 on Business Results and H2 Forecasts
: No impact : Adverse impact : Significant adverse impact
Property Management Business
Investment Business
[H1 Result]
[H2 Forecast]Occupancy rate
(1) During Q2, the occupancy rate fell temporarily due to an increase in new properties managed and the impact of COVID-19
(3) Control cost of finding tenants whilst monitoring trend of occupancy rate
(4) Continue to focus on further improving the occupancy rate in Q3
(5) Aim for occupancy rate of 97% at the end of the fiscal year
No adverse impact either in H1 or H2
Rental Brokerage Business
Aim to maintain recovery seen in H1 in H2 as well, despite lower-than-normal moving demand, especially among students
Real Estate DX Business
Avoidance of adverse impact of COVID-19 both in H1 and H2 through online initiatives to acquire new customers and deal with existing customers
Insurance Business and Overseas System Business
No adverse impact either in H1 or H2
Hotel Business
Hit by decreased inbound demand both in H1 and H2
Profit and Loss StatementH1 net sales increased 35.8% year on year due to the strong performance of the Investment Business.
EBITDA was 5.86 times the level a year earlier, and operating profitability (improvement of 499 million yen year on year) was achieved.
* EBITDA = Operating profit + Depreciation + Software Depreciation + Amortization of Goodwill
Difference between H1 Forecasts and ResultsNet sales, operating profit, ordinary profit and profit all surpassed H1 forecasts thanks to the strong performance of the Investment Business.
-Ordinary profit:Significant improvement of 20%, mainly due to 10% improvement in operating profit and the recording of non-operating income such as COVID-19 grants
―EBITDA:Slightly worse than forecast due to decrease in depreciation owing to losses in Hotel Business which was badly hit by COVID-19
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V.s. forecast
Net sales
+5.0%
Operating profit
+10.3%
Ordinary profit
+20.2%
Profit
+2.0%
Quarterly Changes in Net Sales
◼ Bolstered by the accelerated sale of some properties scheduled for H2 in the Investment
Business, Q2 net sales rose 79.1% year on year to set a new Q2 record.
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While sales in core businesses tend to be concentrated on H2, this fiscal year, sales in the Investment Business were more concentrated on H1 and sales are expected to even out on a full-year basis.
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Quarterly Changes in Operating profit and Operating Profit Margin
◼ Q2 operating profit improved significantly year on year mainly due to improvement in the number of units for which payment was received as a result of an increase in new prime properties handled in the Investment Business.
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This fiscal year, operating profit is expected to be achieved in all four quarters.
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Balance Sheet
Net assets decreased due to decline in the market value of investment securities.
End of the fiscal year ended June 2020 | End of H1 of fiscal year ending June 2021 | Amount of change | |
Current assets | 9,395 | 10,680 | +1,285 |
Non-current assets | 5,819 | 4,723 | -1,096 |
Deferred assets | 4 | 3 | -1 |
Total assets | 15,219 | 15,407 | +188 |
Current liabilities | 5,639 | 5,507 | -132 |
Non-current liabilities | 5,682 | 6,265 | +583 |
Net assets | 3,897 | 3,634 | -263 |
Total of liabilities and net assets | 15,219 | 15,407 | +188 |
Equity ratio | 25.5% | 23.5% | -2% |
03 Individual Business
Property Management Business
(Mainly engaged in by AMBITION with some engagement by Veritas Investment and VALOR)
Business Performance in Property Management (Rental Property Management Business for H1 of the Fiscal Year Ending June 2021
◼ Net sales rose 4.8% year on year due to an increase in the number of units managed, which is the KPI.
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Segment income fell 19.9% year on year. This was due to special factors such as investment made in DX, in addition to expenditure and the implementation of measures (p.26) to address a fall in the occupancy rate in Q2, caused by a combination of more new properties managed and COVID-19.
Segment Income (million yen)
H1 of fiscal year ended June 2020
H1 of fiscal year ending June 2021
H1 of fiscal year ended June 2020
H1 of fiscal year ending June 2021
Key Performance Indicator (KPI): Change in the Number of Managed Units
Our mainstay Property Management Business is a stock business, and the number of managed units, which is the KPI, regardless of economic situation, is increasing steadily.
- Usually, the growth rate tends to slow when the number of managed units exceeds 20,000, but Ambition continues to maintain a growth rate higher than the industry average with its unique know-how and network.
Change in Number of Managed Units and Sublease Management Units
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
(units)
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Quarterly Changes in Occupancy Rate
Owning several quality properties, such as designer condominiums, mainly in the 23 wards of Tokyo, which sees high demand.
Also maintaining a high occupancy rate compared to many competitors by operating a rental
brokerage business within the Group.
◼ | Managed properties: | Mainly quality studio condominiums such as designer condominiums |
◼ | Area: | Concentrated in Tokyo (mainly in the 23 wards) + Kanagawa, Chiba and Saitama prefectures |
◼ | Target group: | Mainly young demographic |
Quarterly Changes in Occupancy Rate
(%)
YoY
96.5
95.5
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Occupancy rate | 96.5% | 95.5% |
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The occupancy rate fell in Q2 due to a combination of more new properties managed and COVID-19⇒Aim for occupancy rate of 97% by the end of the fiscal year
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Measures to Improve Occupancy Rate Implemented in Q2
We implemented appropriate measures to address the downward trend in the occupancy rate resulting from a combination of more new properties managed and COVID-19, and we succeeded in raising the occupancy rate.
Moving forward, we will continue to control the cost of finding tenants whilst monitoring change in the occupancy rate.
Monthly changes in the occupancy rate
Raised occupancy rate through expenditure to find tenants
Busy period | State of emergency |
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Property Sharing Pipeline Leading to Increase in Number of Units Management
Construct business scheme for stable acquisition of properties to self-manage
Continue to strengthen property supply pipeline for increasing the number of managed units, which is the KPI
Property Supply Pipeline
Development and purchase/
sale of for-investment studio
Business Partnership with Market Enterprise Co., Ltd. (Formed in Q1)
We are expanding our initiatives with Market Enterprise Co., Ltd. <3135>, which operates the "Oikura" purchasing platform, aiming to create a one stop shop for all moving needs including real estate appraisal and purchasing.
Assessment and comparison of the purchase price as well as the sale of unnecessary items is possible in a single request
Additional initiative
Launch real estate appraisal and purchasing service from
January 2021
Build new real estate purchasing pipeline
Main DX Promotion Measures
Further promote real estate DX in the current fiscal year
Measure 1.
Continue to promote RPA in typical work
("Rakutech" was developed for other companies)
Measure 2.
Introduce multiple new systems for the promotion of next-generation management
Q1:Test introduction of CRM (Customer RelationshipManagement System) combining CTI (Computer Telephony Integration) and IVR (Interactive Voice Response)
Q2: Introduction of repair and maintenance management system
Q3:Planning test introduction of property management system, etc.
Improving customer satisfaction through real estate DX
Measure 3.
Develop a unique AI algorithm that maximizes LTV strategies (lifetime value), and realize automated calculation of optimum rent
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Customization of "CPMA" Contract Progress Management System
Measure 4.
Introduced "CPMA*," a contract progress management system for the online "visualization" of communication with brokers conducted via phone or FAX, in October 2018 Q2: Customized to encourage further improvement in business efficiency
"CPMA," contract progress management system
◼ Unified management of vacancy confirmation, property viewing and contract process management on the website
◼ "Enhancement of customer satisfaction" by spending more time for clients
◼ Realization of work-style reform
* Acronym of Contract Process Management Automation
Investment Business
(Mainly engaged in by Veritas Investment with some engagement by AMBITION's Investment Department)
Investment Business Performance Trends for H1 of Fiscal Year ending June 2021
◼ Net sales increased sharply, up 88.9% year on year, reflecting the earlier sale of some properties scheduled for H2 as settlement periods, which had grown longer due to COVID-19, returned to normal, in addition to sales (around 1.5 billion yen) postponed from the previous fiscal year.
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Segment income grew substantially to 3.6 times the level a year earlier, mainly due to an increase in new prime properties handled and also because the sales postponed from the previous fiscal year were properties with high profit margins.
4,468 911
Segment Income (million yen)
H1 of fiscal year ended June 2020
H1 of fiscal year ending June 2021
H1 of fiscal year ended June 2020
H1 of fiscal year ending June 2021
Characteristics and Strengths
Mainly engaged in by Veritas, which is a subsidiary having strengths in new properties developed by the Group
Veritas Investment (Consolidated subsidiary)
Investment Department
Sale of new studio condominiums for investment
Characteristics and strengths
Favorable location
Tokyo Premium Area
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Favorable design
Stylish designer condominiums
Number of units where
Payment settlement completed in H1
166 units (up 41 units year on year)
"PREMIUM CUBE" series curated by a famous designer is very popular
Renovation/sale of for-sale condominiums
Renovation brand
Focusing on location (Tokyo Premium Area)
Capable of purchasing properties through various channels
51 units (up 22 units year on year)Also developing a crowdfunding business
Promotion of DX
Veritas adds IoT to "Tokyo x Designers x Studio Condominiums"
Creation of a new condominium standard in Tokyo realizing support for safer, more comfortable urban living
Residents
Using remote controllers for home appliances
Using smartphones when going out Using smart speakers at home Controlling home appliances
Status of property management and notification function
Owners
Notification of management status Smooth contact through chats
Provision of information on condominium management
Owners
Information on real estate investment and condominium management Distribution of property information and provision of useful information
Status of Crowdfunding Business
"A funding," a crowdfunding service for real estate investment, enables online real estate investment in small amounts from 10,000 yen per unit.
Conduct speedy distribution with high return exceeding the industry average
First projectSecond projectThird project
Fourth project
January 2020 Distribution yield 6%
Priority and Subordination Scheme
Investors
July 2020 Distribution yield 5%
Completion
July 2020 Distribution yield 5%November 2020 Distribution yield 5%
Even if the price of real estate in which investments are made decreases, it will be covered with the amount invested by Ambition
It is popular as a low-risk financial instrument as it preferentially protects the amount invested by investors
It is enjoying a favorable reputation as many people are on the waiting list immediately after the start of solicitation
Rental Brokerage Business
(Engaged in by Ambition Rent and Ambition Partner in addition to Ambition Agency and VALOR)
Rental Brokerage Business Performance Trends for H1 of Fiscal Year ending June 2021
◼ Net sales increased by 18.5% year on year due to successful measures for attracting customers including online customer attraction and remote customer attraction through the strengthening of advertising strategy.
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In terms of segment profit and loss, improvement in productivity per store (reduction of selling, general and administrative expenses through the introduction of AI x RPA tool "Rakutech") has caused loss to decrease. It is expected to turn into the black during the current fiscal year.
Net Sales (million yen)
Segment Profit and Loss (million yen)
H1 of fiscal year ended June 2020
H1 of fiscal year ending June 2021
-98 | -29 |
(‒%)
YoY comparison +69 million yen
H1 of fiscal year ended June 2020
H1 of fiscal year ending June 2021
Number of Branches and Promotion of DX
Although Ambition intends to change the area of focus to attracting customers mainly through websites, it possesses as one of its strengths the leasing capabilities of brick-and-mortar stores, which contributes to maintaining a high occupancy rate in the mainstay Property Management Business
(Ambition Agency)
(VALOR)
Promotion of DX
As of Q1
5 branches
7 branches
◼ Successfully reduced personnel in input operations and increased the number of inquiries substantially with the introduction of "Rakutech for brokers"
Opened "Roompia Ikebukuro Higashiguchi," which will become a model branch of "next- generation room searches," in November
Opening of branch in Q2
+1 branch
ー
◼ Customer attraction through websites is favorable
◼ Strengthen non-face-to-face services such as remote customer service, VR
Number of current branches
6 branches
7 branches
property viewing and electronic contract
New PR Strategy
AMBITION AGENCY's PR Strategy
PR strategy using celebrities
Announced January 13, 2021 (3Q)
Participated in "Project to energize Japan from small and medium- sized enterprises" for which Atsushi Tamura of London Boots comedy duo serves as official ambassador
Digital Marketing
◼ Strengthen communication and PR capabilities by using influential celebrities in online ads
◼ Seek to create a buzz and improve recognition and ability to attract customers
Project URL:https://nippon-smes-project.com/
Other Businesses
■ Real Estate DX Business (Re-Tech RaaS, a new company)
■ Small Amounts and Short-Term Insurance Business (Hope)
■ Hotel Business (Ambition)
■ Overseas System Business (Ambition Vietnam)
Other
Other Businesses Performance Trends for H1 of Fiscal Year ending June 2021
(Real Estate DX, Small Amounts and Short-Term Insurance, Hotel, and Overseas System)
◼ Net sales increased in the Small Amounts and Short-Term Insurance Business due to an increase in the number of new contracts, but decreased 10.8% year on year in the Hotel Business, which experienced a significant adverse impact from COVID-19.
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In terms of segment profit and loss, the loss in the Hotel Business and upfront investment in DX (approx. 130 million yen) resulted in an increased loss.
Net Sales (million yen)
Segment Profit and Loss (million yen)
-85 | -129 |
H1 of fiscal year ended June 2020
H1 of fiscal year ending June 2021
H1 of fiscal year ended June 2020
H1 of fiscal year ending June 2021
Initiatives in Real Estate DX Business
A range of initiatives to realize DX in the "residential" field
Rakutech, a Tool Combining AI and RPA Provided by Re-Tech RaaS inc.ISIN JP3128650003
Rakutech, a tool combining AI and RPA launched as a SaaS in December 2019, has hitherto been marketed under three brand names, but "Rakutech Hankyoubaizou-kun" will be the main brand moving forward.
Rakutech
for brokers
Hankyoubaizou-kun
Rakutech
Hankyoubaizou-kun
Plan to integrate with Rakutech for brokers and market as main brand. Aim for expansion in customer base.
Rakutech | for management | for management |
companies | companies |
Rakutech
Updating of Rakutech, Tool Combining AI and RPA, Currently Underway
AI + RPA + BPO + big data on leasing = overwhelming improvement in work efficiency
Moreover, the accuracy of the AI improves autonomously through continuous learning and inference cycles
Hankyoubaizou-kun
H2 Strategy for Rakutech, Tool Combining AI and RPA
Approach around 120,000 real estate management and brokerage companies nationwide through implementation of the following initiatives.
Aiming to expand our share in the real estate RPA market all at once.
◼ Strengthen online advertising strategy
◼ Continuously conduct market research related to AI and RPA
◼ Expand sales force
◼ Expand customer service team
◼ Expand sales network by entering into new agency agreements
Medium-to-Long-Term Strategy for Real Estate DX Business
Re-Tech RaaS will endeavor to maximize the number of customers acquired in the current fiscal year.
Scheduled to make appropriate upfront investments
Previous fiscal year:
Focused on system development staff
Current fiscal year:
Marketing/sales staff and advertising, etc.
Also eyeing expansion into industries other than real estate in the future
Insurance New Product in Small Amounts and Short-Term Insurance Business
"Shin Sumai no Anshin Hoken Wide (Home Insurance in Japan)" which offers wider coverage than "Shin Sumai no Anshin (Home Insurance in Japan)" launched in September 2020 (Q1), will be released in February 2021 (Q3).
Aim for growth in new contracts by further strengthening market competitiveness.
• Covering the risk of facility damages
• Rapid Solution Service for House Problems (24/7 service) and other services in enhanced coverage
Around 20,000 contracts held currently
Residents
Gaining around 1,000 contracts every month
Change in the Number of Contracts Held
(illustrative drawing)
Insurance DX in Small Amounts and Short-Term Insurance Business
MONOLITH, system for small amounts and short-term insurance provided by HOPE SSI which promotes InsurTech
(Q1: Introduced in September)
Resolute
DX
The system completes bothersome insurance procedures in a paperless and cashless manner
Advantage for customers
No need to attend in person for any part of the process from application to payment
Advantage for agents
No need to print or send documents, eliminating the labor involved in sending, collecting the original and checking. The contract rate will also rise by shortening the period from proposal to conclusion of contract
Insurance Future Policy for Small Amounts and Short-Term Insurance Business
Hope is projected to turn into the black in the current fiscal year, the fourth year since it started operations
Projected change in number of HOPE users at properties managed by
AMBITION CORPORATION
◼ Aim to expand our share by increasing the number of new contracts and agents by promoting InsurTech
◼ Aim to win contracts with property management companies having a large number of managed units
Stock business stably accumulating profits after turning into the black
Currently
In 3 years
Hotel
&HOSTEL
◼ [Tokyo] Kanda
Plan to terminate contract at the end of March
◼ [Tokyo] Asakusa
Suspended operations again in November in respond to weak inbound demand due to COVID-19
◼ [Osaka] Hommachi East
Currently operating with thoroughgoing implementation of COVID-19 prevention measures
Measures to Prevent Infection from COVID-19
• In consideration of the health and safety of staff, staff are to wear a face mask while working
• Health checks and measurements of body temperature are required of staff upon arrival at work (rest at home if 37.5ºC or higher)
• Thoroughly ensuring frequent washing of hands and gargling during and out of work
• All guest rooms have the inside of rooms disinfected using hypochlorous acid prior to check-in
• All guest rooms are equipped with hand soap and mouthwash
• Guests can rent thermometers free of charge to measure their body temperature
Overseas
Overseas System Business (Ambition Vietnam)
International operations are implemented through our affiliate in Vietnam since it was established in April 2015
Addressing the shortage of engineers in the real estate industry by offshoring
◼ Web system development outsourced from companies in Vietnam and Japanese venture firms
◼ BPO operations for the Ambition Group (data entry service)
◼ Real estate purchase/sale and leasing brokerage services for foreigners in Vietnam
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We are engaged in development and renovation not only for the real estate business but also for the creation of a better life.
In operating a real estate business, Ambition Vietnam provides brokerage services centering on real estate leasing and purchase/sale by fusing IT and Ambition's businesses
Model Diagram of Outsourced System Development
Outsource system development
Clients
Develop systems
Ambition Vietnam
04 Forecast for the Current Fiscal Year
Consolidated Forecasts for Fiscal Year Ending June 2021
Forecast for the Current Fiscal Year
Sales and profit are expected to see double-digit increases. Net sales is expected to exceed 30 billion yen.
(Note 1) Business forecasts and other forward-looking statements in this document are based on information currently available to Ambition as well as certain assumptions deemed to be rational. Therefore, actual results may differ significantly due to various factors.
(Note 2) The EBITDA forecast for fiscal year ending June 2021 is lower than the figure in previously disclosed materials due to a change in the conditions for inclusion of depreciation in the Hotel Business. The other forecasts are unchanged.
Distribution Policy
We will continue with a plan for stable shareholder return going forward while conducting proactive upfront investment in growth areas
Expect a significant increase in the current fiscal year
Fiscal year ended June 2020 (actual)
Fiscal year ending June 2021 (forecast)
Maintain payout ratio as in the previous fiscal year and increase period-end distribution amount by 6 yen
Payout ratio: 15.7%
05 Mid-Term Policy
Medium-Term Policy of the Ambition Group
Mid-Term Policy
We will expand the stable revenue base of existing real estate businesses centered on the Property Management Business, which is a stock business.
While actively promoting new businesses centering on DX in the residential field, we will aim to become a leading company in the real estate industry in both the physical and digital realms.
* The medium-term goal will be reviewed in light of the situation with COVID-19, status of progress of new businesses, etc.
Direction Existing Businesses and New Businesses Respectively
Existing Businesses
The growth of the Property Management Business, which is relatively unaffected by the economy and whose revenue base keeps growing, will be the core. Promote an increase in managed units (KPI) centering on studio condominiums in Tokyo, which already holds a large share.
In the Investment Business and Rental Brokerage Business, aim for revenue contribution by actively and carefully accelerating activities.
New Businesses
Aim for an expansion of the share of "Rakutech," a tool combining AI and RPA in the Real Estate DX Business.
Given the SaaS model, large contributions to revenue can be expected after becoming profitable.
Meanwhile, continue to promote InsureTech in the Small Amounts and Short-Term Insurance Business, a stock business, focusing on increasing the number of contracts and agents.
Future Performance Growth
Ambition Group aims for rapid growth of its performance after turning new businesses positive while strongly improving performance of existing businesses
06 APPENDIX
Businesses of Ambition Group
Ambition's real estate SPA handles development, purchase, sales, brokerage of transactions and leasing, insurance and system development, centering on real estate property management to address the diverse needs of customers.
Recently, we have been focusing on the RPA business, which is anticipated to become a new growth driver in the Real Estate DX Business
Ratio of Net Sales by Segment (Results for Fiscal Year Ended June 2020 and H1 of Fiscal Year Ending June 2021)
In the fiscal year ended June 2020, the mainstay Property Management Business accounted for the largest share of net sales.
In H1 of the fiscal year ending June 2021, the Investment Business performed strongly and its share surpassed that of the Property Management Business.
[Ratio of Net Sales (Fiscal Year Ended June 2020)]
[Ratio of Net Sales (H1 of fiscal year ending June 2021)]
Fields in Which Ambition Group Is Concentrating Its Efforts
Promotion and research of digital transformation (DX) in the "residential" field utilizing the assets of existing real estate businesses
Business Axis of DX
Industrial transformation through digitalization (business-oriented)
◼ "RPA" improving business efficiency
◼ AI business based on big data, etc.
Evolution of customer experience (customer-oriented)
◼ Smart home (IoT)
◼ Preview system utilizing AR and VR
◼ Token community utilizing blockchain, etc.
Reason for Promoting Real Estate DX
Promoting DX due to the following reasons in order to realize our mission
◼ Departure from labor-intensive business
As the labor shortage is becoming a social issue, improvements in productivity are required also in real estate businesses.
◼ Room for evolution from the viewpoint of customers
There is infinite room for evolution in the "residential" field, which has not evolved significantly over the past several decades.
Becoming a leading company in the real estate industry that can realize the mission of creating the "future" of residences and offering "dreams" in living
Property Management Business
While inbound demand is stagnant due to COVID-19, the rate of foreign residents in the 20,987 units managed by Ambition was maintained at 9.6% (as of the end of Q2), the same level as before the outbreak of COVID-19 (9.1% at the end of Dec. 2019), through the incorporation of relocations of foreign residents by way of brokers specializing in foreign nationals.
Number of Contracts with Foreign Residents in Properties Managed by Ambition
(cases)
4,213
4,330
Number of Foreign Residents in Japan
3,830
3,330
2,830
2,330
1,830
Approx. 8 times
2,939,000
(Approx. 2.2% of total population)
YoY comparison +202,000(Note)
1,330
830
556
330
(Note) Ministry of Justice "Statistics on
Foreign Residents," Dec. 2019
(170)
2007-2015
2016-end of December 2020
Investment Business (Veritas Investment)
Sales of Veritas Investment's new designer condominiums for investment was favorable
The most important thing in sales of studio condominiums for investment is to minimize risk for investors
The properties of Veritas have helped many investors avoid risks by realizing "high rent x high occupancy rate = high return"
PREMIUM CUBE Series
Realized the creation of premium asset value from "location," "design" and "facility specifications" (CUBE)Curation by a famous designer + Tokyo Premium Area(Note)
High rent x High occupancy rate = High return
PREMIUM CUBE KomagomePREMIUM CUBE MorishitaPREMIUM CUBE Nakano
(Note) Tokyo Premium Area: Meguro Ward, Shibuya Ward, Shinjuku Ward, Minato Ward, Shinagawa Ward, and Chuo Ward
Investment Business (AMBITION's Investment Department)
The Investment Department at the main unit of AMBITION excels in "maximization of value" of used properties with a focus on location (Tokyo Premium Area)
[Business]
◼
Sale of entire real estate
◼ Renovation/resale of for-sale condominiums
◼
Real estate brokerageDeveloping a unique renovation brand "AMBITION+RENO," and creating and providing new value to housing.
The "Rakutech" series by Re-Tech RaaS is a real estate RPA package offering advanced functions such as AI forecasts and BPO in addition to regular RPA functions
Forecasting responses to properties using AI based on abundant big data on leasing provides a major market advantage
(Patent No. 6670406)
Rakutech
Hankyoubaizou-kun
AI-based robot to forecast responses to rental properties
With real estate knowledge installed in RPA, AI analyzes property information to predict "properties that customers want to rent."
AI-related patents have been obtained to establish market advantage for Rakutech.
Advantages of Customers Using the Product
Well received as a robot for increasing work efficiency and capturing customer needs, as shown in a comment: "Even a part-time worker can enter property information instead of the shop manager and receive more inquiries (customer reactions) than the shop manager."
The more Rakutech is used, the more its accuracy improves, as it creates a model utilizing the user's original features, repeatedly conducts learning, and forecasts inquiries from customers in consideration of the seasonal characteristics.
Other: Hotel Business
About the &AND HOSTEL Smart Hostel Brand
&AND HOSTEL produced by the company 'and factory' is an experiential lodging facility which consolidates cutting-edge IoT devices in one place and provides an enjoyable near-future IoT space. It is a smart hostel to connect to the world, providing not only IoT experiences but also a place for encounters and gatherings of lodgers with vibrant communication only possible at hostels
Sublease agreements concluded for 2 facilities in Tokyo and 1 facility in Osaka
History of AMBITION GROUP
AMBITION VIETNAM
CO., LTD. [Company established
(overseas)]
(Apr. 2015)
Investment Business launched
Property Management Business and Rental Brokerage Business
Launched (Dec. 2007)
Founding of AMBITION Sep. 2007
(May 2012)
Acquired through M&A (Jan. 2010)
Roompia
Listed on TSE
Mothers Sep. 2014
Hope Small Amounts and Short-Term
Insurance
[Companies established]
(Nov. 2016)
VALOR
Acquired through M&A (Jun. 2015)PC-DOCTORS (current: RPA Retech Lab)Re-Tech RaaS [Joint company established]
(Jul. 2019)
"A funding," a crowd-funding service for real estate investment launched
(Jan. 2020)
Acquired through M&A (Dec. 2018)Veritas Investment Acquired through M&A (Oct. 2017)Ambition Rent Co., Ltd. (brokerage for students) Ambition Partner Co., Ltd. (brokerage for business) [Companies established]
(Jul. 2019)
Ambition Roompia renamed Ambition Agency Co., Ltd.
(May 2020)
Profile of Ambition Group Companies
Takeshi Shimizu
Ambition Corporation
September 14, 2007
Tokyo Stock Exchange (Mothers)September 19, 2014
379,780,200 yenEnd of June each yearTakumi Suzuki, Executive Managing Director; Masaaki Yamaguchi, Director Fumio Nagase, Director (Supervisory Auditor, etc.);
Miki Hayashi, Director (Supervisory Auditor, etc.); Hiroto Kawano, Director (Supervisory Auditor, etc.)
Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (3) No. 8023
Sumitomo Fudosan Harajuku Building 18F, 2-34-17 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Property Management Department:
Investment Department: Information Strategy Division / Leasing Brokerage Division
Business Administration Department: Corporate Planning Office /Financial Affairs Division / Internal Audit Office
Ambition Agency Co., Ltd. Ambition Partner Co., Ltd. Ambition Rent Co., Ltd. VALOR Co., Ltd.
Veritas Investment Co., Ltd.
Hope Small Amounts and Short-Term Insurance Co., Ltd. VISION Co., Ltd.
AMBITION VIETNAM CO., LTD. RPA Retech Lab Inc.
Re-Tech RaaS Inc.
MUFG Bank, Resona Bank, Mizuho Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, ORIX Bank Corporation, Chiba Bank, etc.
Company name | Ambition Agency Co., Ltd. |
Representative | Toru Oishi |
Directors | Takumi Suzuki, Director; Masaaki Yamaguchi, Director; Fumiyoshi Ozeki, |
Auditor | |
License number | Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (1) No. 9692 |
Sumitomo Fudosan Harajuku Building 16F, 2-34-17 Jingumae,
Head office location
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Branches
Naka-Meguro Branch, Takadanobaba Branch, Ginza Branch, Web Division, Higashi-Omiya Branch, Ikebukuro Higashiguchi Branch
Company name
Representative
Naoto Tamura
Takumi Suzuki, Director; Kazuto Sato, Director; Fumiyoshi Ozeki, AuditorMinister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (1) No. 9662Nagaoka Building 3F, 2-1-22 Kitasaiwai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
VALOR Co., Ltd.
Directors License number
Head office location
Branches
Yokohama Branch, Hiyoshi Branch, Kamiooka Branch, Futamatagawa Branch, Tsurumi Branch, Yokohama Okano Branch, Sagami-Ono BranchTomohiko Maeda, Representative Director and Vice President; Yoshio
Company name Representative Directors
Hideki Kawada
Maruyama, Director; Takeshi Shimizu,
Director; Takumi Suzuki, Director; Masaaki Yamaguchi, Director; Fumiyoshi Ozeki, Auditor
Veritas Investment Co., Ltd.
Building Lots and Building Transaction Business, Governor of Tokyo (3)
License number
No. 89191
Condominium Management Business, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (2) No. 033520
First-class architect office, registered with the Governor of Tokyo, No. 55840
Shibuya Mark City West 19F, 1-12-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Head office location
Ryohei Fukumoto
Company name
Representative
Takeshi Shimizu, Director; Takumi Suzuki,
Directors
Registration number
Sumitomo Fudosan Harajuku Building 18F, 2-34-17 Jingumae, Shibuya- ku, Tokyo
Head office location
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