Internetworking & Broadband Consulting Co., Ltd. · TSE:3920

Internetworking & Broadband Consulting — Q2 FYE Sep-2025 Earnings Presentation

40 slides from Internetworking & Broadband Consulting's earnings presentation, May 13, 2025

Slide 1: Q2 FYE Sep-2025 Financial Results Presentation Materials
Q2 FYE Sep-2025 Financial Results Presentation Materials 13 May 2025 Internetworking & Broadband Consulting Co., Ltd. Securities code: 3920 © Internetworking & Broadband Consulting Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. © Internetworking & Broadband Consulting Co.,Ltd. All rights reserved.
Slide 3: Second Quarter Highlights
Second Quarter Highlights ⚫ Sales increased by 10% compared to the same period last year, setting a new record for the second quarter. ⚫ Operating income increased by 87% compared to the same period last year, and net profit increased by 1,458% compared to the same period last year, both showing sig
Slide 4: Earnings Trends
Earnings Trends ⚫ The company has continued to grow steadily since its founding. ⚫ Sales for the fiscal year ended in September 2024 were at an all-time high. Further expansion is planned for the fiscal year ending in September 2025. Plan for the fiscal year ending September 2025 2,400 million yen 3
Slide 5: Second Quarter Results
Second Quarter Results (Unit: JPY mil) FYE Sep-2025 FYE Sep-2024 FYE Sep-2025 Full-year Progress Q2 Results Q2 Results Earnings Forecast Sales 974 1,073 2,400 45% Increased by 10% compared 10% increase from to the same period last year previous period Operating Income 134 252 450 56% Increased by 87
Slide 6: Sales up to End of Second Quarter (Non-consolidated)
Sales up to End of Second Quarter (Non-consolidated) ⚫ Sales in our main license sales business increased significantly by 53% year-on-year as a result of strengthening support for existing customers and partner business. ⚫ Service provision business and other merchandise sales business saw a decrea
Slide 7: Sales Format
Sales Format ⚫ Approximately 40% of sales are direct sales and approximately 60% are sales through partner companies. ⚫ It has been adopted by over 1,000 companies. ⚫ Partner companies are primarily major vendors. There are many examples of large companies and local governments adopting this system.
Slide 8: Recurring Sales up to End of Second Quarter (Non-consolidated)
Recurring Sales up to End of Second Quarter (Non-consolidated) ⚫ Recurring sales increased by 48% compared to the same period last year. ⚫ The recurring sales ratio increased by 15 points compared to the same period last year, maintaining a stable earnings structure. *The main component of recurring
Slide 9: Second Quarter System Answer Update Rate
Second Quarter System Answer Update Rate ⚫ The system answer update rate* for in-house developed products remained at 95% compared to the same period last year. ⚫ We are seeing stable long-term profits. 100% System Answer Update Rate 95% (no change) 80% 60% 97% 96% 96% 97% 98% 95% 95% 100% 98% 95% 4
Slide 10: Operating Income up to End of Second Quarter
Operating Income up to End of Second Quarter ⚫ Sales increased and gross profit margin improved, resulting in a significant increase in gross profit compared to the previous fiscal year. ⚫ The operating profit margin was 24%, significantly exceeding the 11.7%* margin of the information and communica
Slide 11: Breakdown of SG&A Expenses up to End of Second Quarter (Non-consolidated)
Breakdown of SG&A Expenses up to End of Second Quarter (Non-consolidated) ⚫ The increase in SG&A expenses is due to labor costs. ⚫ Due to investment in human resources for new growth, labor costs increased by 27% compared to the same period last year. (Unit: JPY mil) FYE Sep-2024 FYE Sep-2025 Percen
Slide 12: Balance Sheet and Capital Adequacy Ratio (Non-consolidated)
Balance Sheet and Capital Adequacy Ratio (Non-consolidated) ⚫ The capital-to-asset ratio is gradually increasing due to the continued accumulation of profits and the reduction of interest-bearing liabilities. ⚫ Our financial position remains sound. (Unit: JPY mil) 3,500 431 3,000 Other liabilities 4
Slide 13: Net Profit and EPS up to End of Second Quarter
Net Profit and EPS up to End of Second Quarter ⚫ Due to increased sales and improved gross profit margin, net profit increased significantly by 1,458% compared to the same period last year. (Unit: JPY mil) 300 251 Net Profit 250 +173 (+1458%) 200 184 150 132 128 100 79 70 50 14 11 10 0 -50 -8 Net Pr
Slide 14: Shareholder Returns
Shareholder Returns ⚫ The company will pay progressive dividends, and has decided to pay an interim dividend of 6 yen for the fiscal year ending September 2025 as planned. ⚫ There is no change to the planned year-end dividend of 6 yen (12 yen for the year). (Unit: yen) 12 9 6 6 4 3 6 6 4 0 FYE Sep-2
Slide 15: Human Resources Strategy
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Slide 16: Market Size
Market Size ⚫ The overall market has been continuously expanding due to IT investments driven by digitalization and DX promotion ⚫ High potential for further growth Domestic IT market 26.6412 trillion yen 2025 forecast / CAGR (2023-2028): 6.3% Service provision business and other merchandise License
Slide 18: Development of New Functions (AI Technology)
Development of New Functions (AI Technology) ⚫ Utilizing over 20 years of know-how, we use AI technology to calculate optimal solutions. ⚫ Achieve efficient problem solving. More than 20 years of IBC IT system operation data monitoring operations expertise Monitoring Monitoring Monitoring Past opera
Slide 19: Development of New Features (Multi-cloud)
Development of New Features (Multi-cloud) ⚫ Visualize multi-cloud (combined use of Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, etc.). ⚫ It helps you grasp the overall picture of complex systems at a glance and improves business efficiency. Visualization screen image/Automatically dr
Slide 20: Approaching Growing Markets
Approaching Growing Markets ⚫ Our products are in demand across all industries. ⚫ We aim to expand sales and increase market shares in growing markets. Public The digitalization of school affairs and learning has progressed through the "GIGA School Initiative." Education Finance Public The Ministry
Slide 21: Special Page for Local Governments Opened
Special Page for Local Governments Opened ⚫ In June 2024, the Act Partially Amending the Local Autonomy Act was passed and enacted by the Diet. Each local government needs to respond in light of progress in digital transformation. ⚫ Each of the 47 prefectures and 1,741 cities, towns and villages has
Slide 22: Exhibited at JANOG55 Meeting in KYOTO
Exhibited at JANOG55 Meeting in KYOTO ⚫ We exhibited at the JANOG55 Meeting held in Kyoto for three days from January 22nd to 24th, 2025. *JANOG55 Meeting is one of Japan's largest conference events regarding networks, servers, and IT infrastructure. ⚫ Number of visitors: 3,832. Network engineers an
Slide 23: CSR Activities Visit to NPO AlonAlon
CSR Activities Visit to NPO AlonAlon ⚫ As part of our CSR activities, in March 2025, 6 employees visited AlonAlon, an NPO that runs a Type B business that provides support for continuing employment in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture. ■ Support activities We assisted in the process of acclimatizing the
Slide 25: Social Infrastructure Supported by IT
Social Infrastructure Supported by IT IT is now used in almost everything we need in our daily lives IT is the computer infrastructure that supports social activities behind the scenes ⚫ IT is essential for businesses to provide services and conduct business, and for consumers to live their lives. D
Slide 26: The Need for IT System and Network Monitoring
The Need for IT System and Network Monitoring An IT failure will have a major impact on the lives of many people. IT systems must always operate normally. ⚫ When an IT failure occurs, it can have an impact such as not being able to withdraw money from banks, not being able to shop at stores, or not
Slide 27: Changes in the Environment Surrounding IT Systems
Changes in the Environment Surrounding IT Systems Since the COVID-19 pandemic, work styles and in-company communication methods have changed, and the corporate network environment has changed dramatically ⚫ Network traffic is rapidly increasing due to increasing digitalization, data utilization, tel
Slide 28: System Answer G3: Three Advantages
System Answer G3: Three Advantages 1 2 3 From detection to Promoting stable Customer Success prevention operation Rapid problem resolution and Through "turning customer needs into We support our customers' desire to root cause analysis contribute products" and "providing services to "prevent failure
Slide 29: System Answer G3's Position in the Market
System Answer G3’s Position in the Market In addition to various analyses, it is also possible to perform everything from preventing failures to making predictions The only product in Japan that can visualize multi-clouds, etc. Monitoring range and functions: Many Failure prevention Fundamental meas
Slide 30: In-house Product Development
In-house Product Development Capable of centralized monitoring of infrastructure environments that evolve and become more complex with the times Not only does it "visualize" the operating status, but it also contributes to "failure prevention" through its analysis function - Various monitoring metho
Slide 31: Monitoring Range
Monitoring Range Supports 133 vendors as standard, covering approximately 90% of domestic vendors Template function makes it easy to obtain detailed information Switches/Routers Load balancer Firewall Wireless AP APRESIA Systems A10 Networks CheckPoint Aruba Networks Alaxala Citrix Cisco Systems Cis
Slide 32: Monitoring Interval and Future Prediction
Monitoring Interval and Future Prediction Data are monitored and acquired at 1-minute intervals and stored uncompressed for up to 5 years The world's first feature capable of predicting future failures Why is it necessary to obtain information at 1-minute intervals? Detect changes every minute It is
Slide 34: History
History June 2023 System Answer G3 CX Monitoring Option received Interop Tokyo 2023 Best of Show Award Jury Special Award September 2021 Launch of System Answer G3 Future Prediction Option to predict the future of your system September 2021 "Kusabi" acquires US patent for electronic certification sy
Slide 35: Business Contents
Business Contents License sales business 1 Development of software for operating, diagnosing and preventing IT Service provision business 2 A service in which we carry out IT operations on behalf of our customers Other merchandise sales business 3 Services for building safe and secure networks, secu
Slide 36: License Sales Business
License Sales Business "System Answer G3" is an internally developed IT operation management software that centrally monitors the status of your IT environment (servers, networks, and clouds) Main office Branch office/ Factory Various cloud services Network devices Server Internet Data centers © Int
Slide 37: Service Provision Business
Service Provision Business Operation management service in which IBC carries out the IT operations on behalf of the customers "SAMS ( Speedy Action Management Services)" Customer A SAMS Operation Center Customer B Customer C IT experts regularly conduct remote diagnosis and provide recommendations f
Slide 38: Other merchandise sales business
Other merchandise sales business Proposal for an optimal system (network construction, security measures, and cloud migration) made by experts who are familiar with the health of your IT system, and provision of such a system ◼ Highly responsive network ◼ Safe and secure security measures ◼ Cost-opt
Slide 40: Disclaimer
Disclaimer [Disclaimer and Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements] This document is intended to provide financial and management information about our company and does not provide any guarantees regarding the content. The information contained in this document relating to companies other than

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Internetworking & Broadband Consulting — Q2 FYE Sep-2025 Earnings Presentation

Slide 1: Q2 FYE Sep-2025 Financial Results Presentation Materials

Slide 2: Second Quarter Results

Slide 3: Second Quarter Highlights

Slide 4: Earnings Trends

Slide 5: Second Quarter Results

Slide 6: Sales up to End of Second Quarter (Non-consolidated)

Slide 7: Sales Format

Slide 8: Recurring Sales up to End of Second Quarter (Non-consolidated)

Slide 9: Second Quarter System Answer Update Rate

Slide 10: Operating Income up to End of Second Quarter

Slide 11: Breakdown of SG&A Expenses up to End of Second Quarter (Non-consolidated)

Slide 12: Balance Sheet and Capital Adequacy Ratio (Non-consolidated)

Slide 13: Net Profit and EPS up to End of Second Quarter

Slide 14: Shareholder Returns

Slide 15: Human Resources Strategy

Slide 16: Market Size

Slide 17: Topics

Slide 18: Development of New Functions (AI Technology)

Slide 19: Development of New Features (Multi-cloud)

Slide 20: Approaching Growing Markets

Slide 21: Special Page for Local Governments Opened

Slide 22: Exhibited at JANOG55 Meeting in KYOTO

Slide 23: CSR Activities Visit to NPO AlonAlon

Slide 24: Appendix

Slide 25: Social Infrastructure Supported by IT

Slide 26: The Need for IT System and Network Monitoring

Slide 27: Changes in the Environment Surrounding IT Systems

Slide 28: System Answer G3: Three Advantages

Slide 29: System Answer G3's Position in the Market

Slide 30: In-house Product Development

Slide 31: Monitoring Range

Slide 32: Monitoring Interval and Future Prediction

Slide 33: About Us

Slide 34: History

Slide 35: Business Contents

Slide 36: License Sales Business

Slide 37: Service Provision Business

Slide 38: Other merchandise sales business

Slide 39: IBC's Business Mission

Slide 40: Disclaimer