Message from the President

This fiscal year, Sojitz will embark on the second year of Medium-term Management Plan 2026 – Set for Next Stage –, which is characterized by doubled corporate value. To achieve this objective, we cannot simply extend our existing approach. Rather, we must continuously review our value and functions to transform and strengthen Sojitz’s business models. It is imperative that we pursue new value creation in accordance with the Sojitz Group slogan of “New way, New value,” and I strongly believe that this approach will expedite our ascent to a new stage.

For existing business fields where Sojitz possesses a competitive advantage and unique capabilities, we will connect the dots of business in these areas for further expansion to build revenue-generating clusters of business (Katamari). Today, Sojitz carries on the spirit of its century-old predecessor companies in its DNA, which is defined by core values such as the ability to forecast society’s diverse needs and to transform change into opportunity. If each employee adopts a self-driven and proactive mindset based on Sojitz’s DNA, we can continue on the path towards realizing the Sojitz Growth Story.

While we see rapid changes to the operating environment including accelerating digitalization and increasing geopolitical risks, we will boldly take on new challenges with speed as we work together with our stakeholders to elevate Sojitz to the Next Stage.