Quants Research Institute Holdings, Inc. · TSE:9552
Quants Research Institute — Q1 FY2026/9 Earnings Presentation
45 slides from Quants Research Institute's earnings presentation, Feb 13, 2026
Slide 1: FY2026/9 Q1 Financial Results Presentation
FY2026/9 Q1 Financial Results Presentation February 13, 2026 Quants Research Institute Holdings, Inc. (TSE Prime: 9552)
Slide 2: Table of Contents
Table of Contents 1 FY 2026/9 Q1 Earnings Results 2 FY 2026/9 Earnings Forecast 3 Medium-to Long-term Growth Strategy 4 Q&A 5 Company Overview 6 Business Overview and Competitive Advantages 7 Reference Copyright © 2026 Quants Research Institute HD. All rights reserved. Highly Confidential to Quants
Slide 3: About Our Company
1. FY 2026/9 Q1 Earnings Results About Our Company Our group is a professional firm specializing in consulting business for large enterprises and M&A brokerage business for mid-sized and small companies. (TSE Prime: 9552) As a professional firm supporting the Japanese economy, we leverage data, tech
Slide 4: Consolidated: Earnings Summary (IFRS)
1. FY 2026/9 Q1 Earnings Results Consolidated: Earnings Summary (IFRS) (Unit: Million yen) FY26/9 1 FY26/9 Q1 Progress Rate FY25/9 Q1 YoY (Forecast) Net Sales 22,184 4,671 21.1％ 4,178 ＋11.8％ M&A Brokerage 18,000 3,940 21.9％ 3,956 -0.4％ Consulting Business 3,800 723 19.1% 222 ＋225.9% 2 Incubation 384
Slide 5: Consolidated: Highlights by Segment (IFRS)
1. FY 2026/9 Q1 Earnings Results Consolidated: Highlights by Segment (IFRS) Net Sales Composition by Segment Financial Highlight Services for Large Enterprises Incubation Consulting Business • Net sales amounted to ¥723 million (up 225.9% YoY), reflecting steady progress. Consulting Business 7 As ne
Slide 6: M&A Brokerage: Financial Highlight (Quarterly Accounting Period)
1. FY 2026/9 Q1 Earnings Results M&A Brokerage: Financial Highlight (Quarterly Accounting Period) The decline in the balance of ongoing deals reflects stricter criteria for assessing the likelihood of deal completion, rather than a decline in sales capability. We will continue to strengthen deal por
Slide 7: M&A Brokerage: Trends of Key Metrics over the Past Three Years
1. FY 2026/9 Q1 Earnings Results M&A Brokerage: Trends of Key Metrics over the Past Three Years As the number of deal closings came in slightly below expectations, net sales amounted to ¥3,940 million. We continue to implement measures to improve the deal closing rate, although it will take some tim
Slide 8: M&A Brokerage: Quarterly Headcount Trend
1. FY 2026/9 Q1 Earnings Results M&A Brokerge: Quarterly Headcount Trend While building on our existing hiring policy, we are shifting our recruitment strategy to place greater emphasis on post-hire performance data. At the same time, we will further enhance our use of AI to improve operational effi
Slide 9: M&A Brokerage: Reassessment of Strategy
1. FY 2026/9 Q1 Earnings Results M&A Brokerage: Reassessment of Strategy Previously, we had assumed high growth driven by the utilization of DX and AI, along with headcount expansion. However, changes in the market environment have increased the difficulty of closing transactions, resulting in a mis
Slide 10: Consulting Business: Trends in Key Metrics
1. FY 2026/9 Q1 Earnings Results Consulting Business: Trends in Key Metrics Net sales reached ¥723 million (+225.9% YoY), broadly in line with expectations. The utilization rate has remained at approximately 90%. As net sales are structurally linked to the number of consultants, we expect a gradual
Slide 11: Consolidated: Balance Sheet (IFRS)
1. FY 2026/9 Q1 Earnings Results Consolidated: Balance Sheet (IFRS) In the previous fiscal year (FY25/9), we implemented shareholder returns through share repurchases and cancellations, as well as dividend payments. Going forward, we will continue to pursue a balanced approach between improving capi
Slide 12: 2 FY 2026/9 Earnings Forecast
Table of Contents 1 FY 2026/9 Q1 Earnings Results 2 FY 2026/9 Earnings Forecast 3 Medium-to Long-term Growth Strategy 4 Q&A 5 Company Overview 6 Business Overview and Competitive Advantages 7 Reference Copyright © 2026 Quants Research Institute HD. All rights reserved. Highly Confidential to Quants
Slide 13: Consolidated: Earnings Forecast (IFRS)
2. FY 2026/9 Earnings Forecast Consolidated：Earnings Forecast (IFRS) (Unit: Million yen) 1 FY25/9 Actual FY26/9 Forecast YoY Growth Net Sales 16,602 22,184 +33.6％ M&A Brokerage 15,146 18,000 +18.8％ Consulting Business 1,451 3,800 +161.8％ 2 Incubation 4 384 +8,433.3％ Operating Profit 4,778 5,993 +25.
Slide 14: M&A Brokerage: Earnings Forecast (IFRS)
2. FY 2026/9 Earnings Forecast M&A Brokerage: Earnings Forecast (IFRS) In the direct sales, we aim to restore productivity, while in the partnership department we will promote the expansion of referred projects by developing new partners and strengthening relationships with existing partners. The in
Slide 15: Consulting Business: Earnings Forecast (IFRS)
2. FY 2026/9 Earnings Forecast Consulting Business: Earnings Forecast (IFRS) We will continue to actively recruit consultants. For the current fiscal year, taking workforce expansion into account, we anticipate a utilization rate of approximately 90%. In addition, we are making strategic investments
Slide 16: Incubation: Earnings Forecast (IFRS)
2. FY 2026/9 Earnings Forecast 1 Incubation : Earnings Forecast (IFRS) In the operating lease business, we have obtained the necessary licenses to commence operations and plan to begin product sales. Financing costs associated with product structuring are expected to be recorded as non- operating ex
Slide 17: 3 Medium-to Long-term Growth Strategy
Table of Contents 1 FY 2026/9 Q1 Earnings Results 2 FY 2026/9 Earnings Forecast 3 Medium-to Long-term Growth Strategy 4 Q&A 5 Company Overview 6 Business Overview and Competitive Advantages 7 Reference Copyright © 2026 Quants Research Institute HD. All rights reserved. Highly Confidential to Quants
Slide 18: Launching New Business
3. Medium-to Long-term Growth Strategy Launching New Business Using the stable cash flow generated from our existing business (M&A brokerage business) as a funding source, we are investing in new businesses to cultivate future net sales pillars over the medium to long term. As these new businesses g
Slide 19: M&A Brokerage: Initiatives to Increase Net Sales
3. Medium-to Long-term Growth Strategy M&A Brokerage: Initiatives to Increase Net Sales Strategic initiatives are being implemented for each department. Sales Department(Direct Sales Model) will address current challenges by enhancing management and the quality of training. Financial Institution Par
Slide 20: M&A Brokerage: Expansion of Offices
3. Medium-to Long-term Growth Strategy M&A Brokerage: Expansion of Offices Expanding domestic and international offices to strengthen the sales structure. Successful track records in projects involving [Domestic Companies× Foreign Companies], as well as [Foreign Companies × Foreign Companies] have b
Slide 21: Consulting Business: Growth Strategy
3. Medium-to Long-term Growth Strategy Consulting Business: Growth Strategy While continuing active hiring, we are expanding the organization around members with management experience at major consulting firms. We aim to achieve steady and sustainable growth with a strong focus on quality. Competiti
Slide 22: Dividend Payment
3. Medium-to Long-term Growth Strategy Dividend Payment We aim to build long-term trust with shareholders through balanced shareholder returns and market-conscious management. We remain in a growth phase and will continue disciplined, proactive investments to achieve both sustainable growth and prof
Slide 23: 4 Q&A
Table of Contents 1 FY 2026/9 Q1 Earnings Results 2 FY 2026/9 Earnings Forecast 3 Medium-to Long-term Growth Strategy 4 Q&A 5 Company Overview 6 Business Overview and Competitive Advantages 7 Reference Copyright © 2026 Quants Research Institute HD. All rights reserved. Highly Confidential to Quants
Slide 24: Frequently Asked and Anticipated Questions
4. Q&A Frequently Asked and Anticipated Questions Category Q A The primary factor is the shift in the business portfolio and the resulting changes in the cost structure. The consulting business, which serves as our second core pillar, has achieved steady net sales growth; however, it is currently in
Slide 25: Frequently Asked and Anticipated Questions
4. Q&A Frequently Asked and Anticipated Questions Category Q A The number of new mandates has declined, primarily due to a strategic shift toward prioritizing productivity and the resulting tightening of our screening criteria for new engagements. How are new mandate acquisitions The stricter criter
Slide 26: Frequently Asked and Anticipated Questions
4. Q&A Frequently Asked and Anticipated Questions Category Q A The number of advisors decreased QoQ as we narrowed hiring in line with the tightening of our recruitment criteria. Although the number of advisors has At present, in addition to revising our hiring standards, we are decreased compared t
Slide 27: Frequently Asked and Anticipated Questions
4. Q&A Frequently Asked and Anticipated Questions Category Q A Although the progress rate of consultant Including those scheduled to join from January onward, the number headcount relative to the full-year hiring of consultants stands at 220, and hiring is progressing largely in line plan remains at
Slide 28: 5 Company Overview
Table of Contents 1 FY 2026/9 Q1 Earnings Results 2 FY 2026/9 Earnings Forecast 3 Medium-to Long-term Growth Strategy 4 Q&A 5 Company Overview 6 Business Overview and Competitive Advantages 7 Reference Copyright © 2026 Quants Research Institute HD. All rights reserved. Highly Confidential to Quants
Slide 29: Company Overview
5. Company Overview Company Overview Company Name Quants Research Institute Holdings, Inc. Corporate Philosophy As a professional firm supporting the Established October 12, 2018 Japanese economy, we leverage data, technology, and quantitative insights to Representative Shunsaku Sagami address socie
Slide 30: Directors & Auditors
5. Company Overview Directors & Auditors Akihiro Yabuki, Director Hiroki Kagami, Director & CFO Graduated from Meiji University. Joined Keyence Corporation in 2010. Graduated from Ritsumeikan University. Joined Aichi Bank in 2006, working Engaged in consulting sales for the manufacturing industry Jo
Slide 31: Governance Structure
5. Company Overview Governance Structure Independence and diversity have been emphasized in the governance framework, which has been further refined. Through rigorous risk management and compliance, along with transparent and proactive information disclosure, we seek to strengthen the foundation of
Slide 32: Our Strengths
5. Company Overview Our Strengths Our company is built on three core strengths, which we leverage to expand our business across multiple areas. Management & Talent System Organization Acquisition Development Institutionalize data-driven Attract top talent through systems All internal systems are ful
Slide 33: 6 Business Overview and Competitive Advantages
Table of Contents 1 FY 2026/9 Q1 Earnings Results 2 FY 2026/9 Earnings Forecast 3 Medium-to Long-term Growth Strategy 4 Q&A 5 Company Overview 6 Business Overview and Competitive Advantages 7 Reference Copyright © 2026 Quants Research Institute HD. All rights reserved. Highly Confidential to Quants
Slide 34: M&A Brokerage: Business Model
6. Business Overview and Competitive Advantages M&A Brokerage: Business Model We operate an intermediary business model that collects fees from both the seller and the buyer. By improving operational efficiency and reducing costs, we have adopted a fully success-based fee structure for sellers, with
Slide 35: M&A Brokerage: Service Advantages
6. Business Overview and Competitive Advantages M&A Brokerage: Service Advantages Pricing, speed to completing M&A transactions, and matching capability, creating a competitive advantage 1 Adopt a pricing system with only success fees Selling companies are charged with only a success fee 2 Average t
Slide 36: M&A Brokerage: Advantages in Recruitment
6. Business Overview and Competitive Advantages M&A Brokerage: Advantages in Recruitment We have created a working environment where M&A advisors can work efficiently concentrating on essential work by promoting systemization of other work with DX and AI technology. We also try to differentiate from
Slide 37: Consulting Business: Service Overview
6. Business Overview and Competitive Advantages Consulting Business: Service Overview Centered on members from major consulting firms, we focus on DX consulting while providing effective, results- driven solutions across a wide range of areas including strategy, organization, talent, and IT. Technol
Slide 38: 7 Reference
Table of Contents 1 FY 2026/9 Q1 Earnings Results 2 FY 2026/9 Earnings Forecast 3 Medium-to Long-term Growth Strategy 4 Q&A 5 Company Overview 6 Business Overview and Competitive Advantages 7 Reference Copyright © 2026 Quants Research Institute HD. All rights reserved. Highly Confidential to Quants
Slide 39: Consolidated: Financial Highlight (Quarterly Accounting Period)
7. Reference: KPI Highlights Consolidated: Financial Highlight (Quarterly Accounting Period) (Unit: Million yen) FY23/9 FY24/9 FY25/9 FY26/9 (J-GAAP) (J-GAAP) (J-GAAP) (IFRS) Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Net Sales 2,125 1,749 2,462 2,305 4,900 3,626 4,244 3,778 4,178 3,480 3,939 5,005 4,67
Slide 40: M&A Brokerage: Financial Highlight (Quarterly Accounting Period)
7. Reference: KPI Highlights M&A Brokerage: Financial Highlight(Quarterly Accounting Period) (Unit: Million yen) FY23/9 FY24/9 FY25/9 FY26/9 (J-GAAP) (J-GAAP) (J-GAAP) (IFRS) Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Net Sales 2,125 1,750 2,462 2,306 4,892 3,590 4,189 3,629 3,956 3,139 3,629 4,422 3,94
Slide 41: Consulting Business: Financial Highlight (Quarterly Accounting Period)
7. Reference: KPI Highlights Consulting Business: Financial Highlight (Quarterly Accounting Period) (Unit: Million yen) FY24/9 FY25/9 FY26/9 (J-GAAP) (J-GAAP) (IFRS) Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Net Sales 7 35 55 149 222 341 306 581 723 Operating Profit -7 -71 -98 -46 -23 -76 -438 -204 -100 Number of
Slide 42: M&A Brokerage: Deal Flow by Step
7. Reference: M&A Brokerage Deal Flow by Step M&A Brokerage: Deal Flow by Step The M&A process is divided into three phases. At our company, two departments work in a specialized structure: the Sales Department (M&A Advisors) and the Corporate Sales Department (in charge of matching). By leveraging
Slide 43: M&A Brokerage: Track Record of Deal Closures
7. Reference: M&A Conclusion M&A Brokerage: Track Record of Deal Closures We have successfully brokered M&As with companies in various industries, sectors, and regions. Closed Deals (Examples) Business of Selling Companies1 Seller Buyer 1% 1％ 2% 1％ Manufacturing Business Description Region Business
Slide 44: Shareholder Composition
7. Reference: Shareholder Composition Shareholder Composition Change in shareholder composition Treasury Stock Treasury Stock Domestic Institution 2％ Domestic Institutional 0.1％ Investors Investors 10.0% 16% Foreign Foreign Institution Institutional Investors Investors As of As of 16.4% 17% Septembe
Slide 45: Disclaimer
Disclaimer The materials and information provided in this presentation include so-called “forward-looking statements.” These statements are based on current expectations, forecasts, and assumptions involving risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or im
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