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Freebit — FY2025 Earnings Presentation

45 slides from Freebit's earnings presentation, Jun 13, 2025

  1. Slide 1: Financial Results for the Full Year FYE4/2025

    Note : This document has been translated from a part of the Japanese original for reference purposes only. In the event of any discrepancy between this translated document and the Japanese original, the original shall prevail. FYE4/2025 Financial Results for the Full Year FreeBit Co., Ltd. June 13,

  2. Slide 2: Agenda

    Agenda 1. Consolidated Financial Results for FYE4/2025 3 2. Results by Segment for FYE4/2025 16 3. Forecast of Consolidated Financial Results for FYE4/2026 27 4. Appendix 34 FreeBit Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 2

  3. Slide 3: 1. Consolidated Financial Results for FYE4/2025

    1. Consolidated Financial Results for FYE4/2025 FreeBit Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 3

  4. Slide 4: Impact of Change in Fiscal Year-End of Consolidated Subsidiaries

    Impact of Change in Fiscal Year-End of Consolidated Subsidiaries (GIGA PRIZE and Its Subsidiaries)  The GIGA PRIZE Group (GPG) changed its fiscal year-end from March 31 to April 30 in the previous consolidated fiscal year, aligning it with our consolidated fiscal year-end. As a result, in the previ

  5. Slide 5: Summary of Consolidated Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended April 30, 2025

    Summary of Consolidated Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended April 30, 2025 FYE4/2024 Full Year (Reference) FYE4/2025 Full Year FYE4/2024 Full Year (including the impact of (Millions of yen) (excluding the impact of (Reference) the fiscal year-end (Reference) the fiscal year-end Percentage ch

  6. Slide 6: Summary of Consolidated Financial Results: Targets Achieved

    Summary of Consolidated Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended April 30, 2025 Net sales and all levels of profit exceeded expectations and achieved the targets, outperforming the revised earnings forecast announced on January 31, 2025. Achieved FYE4/2025 (Millions of yen) Full-Year Actual Resul

  7. Slide 7: Topics for the Fiscal Year Ended April 30, 2025

    Topics for the Fiscal Year Ended April 30, 2025 Operating profit through profit Net sales attributable to owners of parent Results Expansion of offerings Increase in net sales YoY comparison (values excluding the impact of the change in in FreeBit's B2B2X (B/C) + fiscal year-end)*1 mobile services I

  8. Slide 8: YoY Variance Analysis: Net Sales

    YoY Variance Analysis: Net Sales All segments, led by the 5G Lifestyle Support Business and the Enterprise/Creator 5G DX Support Business, performed steadily (YoY comparison excluding the impact of the change in fiscal year-end: 7.3% increase) Enterprise/Creator 5G DX Support Fluctuations in (Millio

  9. Slide 9: YoY Variance Analysis: Operating Profit

    YoY Variance Analysis: Operating Profit While the 5G Infrastructure Support Business and the Enterprise/Creator 5G DX Support Business saw a decrease, the 5G Lifestyle Support Business performed steadily (YoY comparison excluding the impact of the change in fiscal year-end: 7.2% increase) 5G Lifesty

  10. Slide 10: Quarterly Changes in Operating Profit

    Quarterly Changes in Operating Profit In Q4 FYE4/2025, we aggressively invested in “new growth drivers" for future business expansion, and recorded expenses such as loss on valuation of inventories and various 2,000 allowances and provisions. (Millions of yen) 1,664 1,665 1,598 1,562 1,462 1,500 1,4

  11. Slide 11: Investment in “New Growth Drivers”

    Investment in “New Growth Drivers” Investments include data center relocation, multifaceted development of the “StandAlone” platform, and overseas expansion of the affiliate business, as well as web3-related projects (Millions of yen) 5G Infrastructure Support Business Examples of anticipated new gr

  12. Slide 12: YoY Variance Analysis: Ordinary Profit

    YoY Variance Analysis: Ordinary Profit Ordinary profit decreased due to non-operating expenses related to the capital and business alliance with SoftBank and the TOB for GIGA PRIZE (YoY comparison excluding the impact of the change in fiscal year-end: 2.4% decrease) (Millions of yen) Capital and Inc

  13. Slide 13: YoY Variance Analysis: Profit Attributable to Owners of Parent

    YoY Variance Analysis: Profit Attributable to Owners of Parent Profit attributable to owners of parent declined YoY due to lower ordinary profit and the absence of extraordinary income recorded in the previous fiscal year (YoY comparison excluding the impact of the change in fiscal year-end: 19.4% d

  14. Slide 14: Timeline for Capital and Business Alliance and TOB Execution

    Timeline for Capital and Business Alliance and TOB Execution FYE4/2025 FYE4/2026 January February March April May June July Announcement Announcement Announcement ●Capital and business alliance 1/31 3/19 ●Results of TOB for GIGA 4/3 ●Completion of disposal of treasury shares via third-party allotmen

  15. Slide 15: Consolidated Results Summary: BS Comparison

    Consolidated Results Summary: BS Comparison The equity ratio temporarily dropped to 16.0% due to increased borrowings related to the TOB for GIGA PRIZE and a decrease in shareholders’ equity that corresponds to goodwill (the difference between the purchase price and the reduction in non-controlling

  16. Slide 16: 2. Results by Segment for FYE4/2025

    2. Results by Segment for FYE4/2025 FreeBit Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 16

  17. Slide 17: Composition by Segment

    Composition by Segment Net sales increased with steady progress in all segments. Segment profit decreased in the 5G Infrastructure Support Business and the Enterprise/Creator 5G DX Support Business due to a partial increase in costs, while other segments recorded profit growth. 5G Infrastructure Sup

  18. Slide 18: Performance Progress: 5G Infrastructure Support Business

    Performance Progress: 5G Infrastructure Support Business Examples of anticipated new growth drivers SiLK VISION 2020 SiLK VISION 2024 SiLK VISION 2027 SiLK VISION 2030 Collaborative areas with GIGA PRIZE, new B2B platforms, Platform Maker services (web3, 5G, IoT, AI), DX, healthcare, IoT fields, etc

  19. Slide 19: Performance Progress: 5G Infrastructure Support Business

    Performance Progress: 5G Infrastructure Support Business Despite increased service usage for B2B2X (B/C) mobile, profit decreased by 13.0% YoY due to communication quality enhancement expenses, one-off expenses, increased common costs, etc. Net sales / Segment profit (loss) 2,000 YoY variance analys

  20. Slide 20: Performance Progress: 5G Infrastructure Support Business

    Performance Progress: 5G Infrastructure Support Business A portable fixed IP address service that enables easy and A comprehensive MVNO support service that packages lines, network highly secure access to internal servers from outside the office, infrastructure, various management tools, user suppor

  21. Slide 21: Performance Progress: 5G Lifestyle Support Business

    Performance Progress: 5G Lifestyle Support Business Examples of anticipated new growth drivers SiLK VISION 2020 SiLK VISION 2024 SiLK VISION 2027 SiLK VISION 2030 Collaborative areas with GIGA PRIZE, new B2B platforms, Platform Maker services (web3, 5G, IoT, AI), DX, healthcare, IoT fields, etc. Cre

  22. Slide 22: Performance Progress: 5G Lifestyle Support Business

    Performance Progress: 5G Lifestyle Support Business A 26.3% YoY profit increase (excluding the impact of the change in fiscal year-end) was achieved due to the steady progress of 5G Homestyle and cost control measures etc. Net sales / Segment Profit (Loss) YoY Variance Analysis for Segment Profit (L

  23. Slide 23: Performance Progress: 5G Lifestyle Support Business

    Performance Progress: 5G Lifestyle Support Business The number of units provided with ISP services for apartment buildings—a key indicator for 5G Homestyle (GPG)—increased by 132,000 from the end of the previous fiscal year (1.209 million units), reaching a cumulative total of 1.342 million units (1

  24. Slide 24: Performance Progress: Enterprise/Creator 5G DX Support Business

    Performance Progress: Enterprise/Creator 5G DX Support Business Examples of anticipated new growth drivers SiLK VISION 2020 SiLK VISION 2024 SiLK VISION 2027 SiLK VISION 2030 Collaborative areas with GIGA PRIZE, new B2B platforms, Platform Maker services (web3, 5G, IoT, AI), DX, healthcare, IoT fiel

  25. Slide 25: Enterprise/Creator 5G DX Support Business: Performance Progress

    Enterprise/Creator 5G DX Support Business: Performance Progress Although overseas and other businesses, primarily driven by affiliates, remained strong, profit declined by 14.0% YoY due to higher expenses, mainly from upfront investments toward FYE4/2026. Net Sales and Segment Profit (Loss) Segment

  26. Slide 26: Enterprise/Creator 5G DX Support Business: Topics

    Enterprise/Creator 5G DX Support Business: Topics We have released a number of new apps for artists on StandAlone. We aim to expand the practice of building fan communities in the 5G/web3 era. ■StandAlone apps released in FYE4/2025 (Dates in parentheses indicate when released) Supporting global crea

  27. Slide 27: 3. Forecast of Consolidated Financial Results for FYE4/2026

    3. Forecast of Consolidated Financial Results for FYE4/2026 FreeBit Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 27

  28. Slide 28: Net Sales and Operating Profit Targets Under SiLK VISION 2027

    Net Sales and Operating Profit Targets Under SiLK VISION 2027 Millions of yen Transformation 80,000 Term SiLK VISION 2024 SiLK VISION 2027 12,000 70,000 Net sales Net sales 63,000–70,000 Operating profit Operating profit 10,000 60,000 60,000 55,073 52,009 51,306 8,000 50,000 46,771 43,075 6,100 8,00

  29. Slide 29: Forecast of Consolidated Financial Results for FYE4/2026

    Forecast of Consolidated Financial Results for FYE4/2026 FYE4/2025 FYE4/2026 (Millions of yen) Actual Forecast Change Net sales 55,073 60,000 +8.9% Operating profit 5,883 6,100 +3.7% Ordinary profit 5,230 5,770 +10.3% Profit attributable to owners of parent 2,748 3,500 +27.3%  Net sales: We aim for

  30. Slide 30: Capital Allocation Update

    Capital Allocation Update Cash-in Cash-out Others Approx. When announced the SiLK VISION 2027 Sustainability, human capital ¥2 billion investment, internal reserves, etc. Shareholder returns Approx. Cash-in Cash-out Dividends and buyback of own ¥3 billion shares Others Approx. Sustainability, human

  31. Slide 31: Dividend Policy

    Dividend Policy The impact of making GIGA PRIZE a wholly-owned subsidiary (voting rights basis) The effects of making GIGA PRIZE a wholly-owned subsidiary (voting rights  Significant increase in profit attributable to owners of parent, resulting in a substantial rise in basis) will materialize in b

  32. Slide 32: Dividend Policy

    Dividend Policy Transformation SiLK VISION 2024 SiLK VISION 2027 Term Deepen relationships Aim for a total payout ratio of 30% in FYE4/2027 Deliver stable dividends unaffected by business performance with stakeholders while considering the balance between investment, to build long-term relationships

  33. Slide 33: Dividend Policy

    Dividend Policy Transformation SiLK VISION 2024 SiLK VISION 2027 Term Deepen relationships Aim for a total payout ratio of 30% in FYE4/2027 Deliver stable dividends unaffected by business performance with stakeholders while considering the balance between investment, to build long-term relationships

  34. Slide 34: 4. Appendix

    4. Appendix FreeBit Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 34

  35. Slide 35: Corporate Profile and History

    Corporate Profile and History (As of April 30, 2025) Corporate Profile History Company Name FreeBit Co., Ltd. May 2000 Established Mar. 2007 Listed on the TSE Mothers Market Head Office E-Space Tower, 3-6 Maruyama-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Made DREAM TRAIN INTERNET INC. (DTI) a consolidated Aug. 2007 s

  36. Slide 36: Major Group Companies

    Major Group Companies (As of April 30, 2025) 5G Infrastructure Support Business 5G Lifestyle Support Business Enterprise/Creator 5G DX Support Business FreeBit Co., Ltd. ISP support services, MVNE, cloud services, web3 related platforms https://freebit.com/en/ GIGA PRIZE Co., Ltd. Full Speed Inc. In

  37. Slide 37: Segment Overview: 5G Infrastructure Support Business

    Segment Overview 5G Infrastructure 5G eSIM Using 5G, eSIM, AI and Blockchain technology to provide infrastructure platforms that Support Business AI Blockchain connect people and products in a secure and affordable way Highlight Technology “Free you a bit” that began with “Free ISP’s ISP” “Emotion L

  38. Slide 38: Segment Overview: 5G Lifestyle (TONE/DTI)

    Segment Overview 5G Lifestyle We provide business platforms that support the creation of services for safe and secure lifestyles, health, workstyles, and housing Support Business (1) 5G Lifestyle (TONE/DTI) We provide mobile communication services using smartphones and fixed line internet-related se

  39. Slide 39: Segment Overview: 5G Homestyle (GIGA PRIZE)

    Segment Overview 5G Lifestyle We provide business platforms that support the creation of services for safe and secure lifestyles, health, workstyles, and housing Support Business (2) 5G Homestyle (GIGA PRIZE) We are also focusing on establishing a new service in addition to our provision of internet

  40. Slide 40: Segment Overview: Enterprise/Creator 5G DX Support Business

    Segment Overview Enterprise/Creator A business that supports the creation of platforms that enable everything from market creation and entry to the maintenance of 5G DX Support Business customer relationships for not only enterprises but for the creators and influencers who will be key to the future

  41. Slide 41: Website information on SiLK VISION 2027 and the Integrated Report

    Website information on SiLK VISION 2027 and the Integrated Report For more information, please visit our website home page and click on the appropriate images. SiLK VISION 2027 explanatory video https://freebit.com/ir/movie/movie_20240724.html (available in Japanese only) FreeBit, Here and The Road

  42. Slide 42: Quarterly Segment Changes

    Quarterly Segment Changes Stable sales growth through recurring charges and steady improvement of profit margin (Net sales) 5G Infrastructure Support Business 5G Lifestyle Support Business Enterprise/Creator 5G DX Support Business (Segment profit margin) 5G Infrastructure Support Business 5Gインフラ支援事業

  43. Slide 43: Quantitative Information (Financial Indicators)

    Quantitative Information (Financial Indicators) FYE4/2015 FYE4/2016 FYE4/2017 FYE4/2018 FYE4/2019 FYE4/2000 FYE4/2021 FYE4/2022 FYE4/2023 FYE4/2024* FYE4/2025 Number of consolidated subsidiaries 11 11 14 20 24 27 19 20 21 21 25 Results (Millions of yen) Net Sales 21,469 28,389 35,222 38,653 50,365 5

  44. Slide 44: Quantitative Information (Financial Indicators)

    Quantitative Information (Financial Indicators) FYE4/2015 FYE4/2016 FYE4/2017 FYE4/2018 FYE4/2019 FYE4/2000 FYE4/2021 FYE4/2022 FYE4/2023 FYE4/2024* FYE4/2025 Profitability Ratio of operating profit to net sales (%) 5.8 6.7 3.8 4.8 5.9 4.7 6.5 7.3 8.6 11.1 10.7 ROA (Return on assets) (%) 5.4 6.4 3.4

  45. Slide 45: Disclaimer

    Disclaimer Forward-looking statements in this document, including our forecasts, outlooks, targets, plans and strategies, are based on information that we believe to be reasonable at the time of preparation of this document and on certain assumptions (hypotheses). Actual results may differ materiall

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