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<ul><li>In Q2 FY2026/9, Japan Business Systems, Inc. (the Company) posted net sales of JPY 86,377 mn (+37.8% YoY) and operating profit of JPY 5,224 mn (+15.9% YoY).</li><li>Net sales surged, driven by a temporary major software-related transaction in the L&amp;P business*.</li><li>Operating profit rose as the CI business* captured new customers and won projects from existing customers, while the CS business* grew hybrid services that combine high-margin specialist on-site support with cloud managed services.</li></ul>

In Q2 FY2026/9, Japan Business Systems, Inc. (the Company) posted net sales of JPY 86,377 mn (+37.8% YoY) and operating profit of JPY 5,224 mn (+15.9% YoY).Net sales surged, driven by a temporary major software-related transaction in the L&amp;P business*.Operating profit rose as the CI business* captured new customers and won projects from existing customers, while the CS business* grew hybrid services that combine high-margin specialist on-site support with cloud managed services.

Japan Business Systems (5036 JP) - Growing Demand for Cloud Infrastructure Development

<ul><li>Q1 FY2026/9 results | In Q1 FY2026/9, Japan Business Systems, Inc. (the Company) posted net sales of JPY 48,687 mn (+74.4% YoY) and operating profit of JPY 2,313 mn (+21.6% YoY).</li><li>Net sales surged, driven by a temporary major software-related transaction in the L&amp;P business*.</li><li>Meanwhile, operating profit remained solid, supported by stronger project development and new deal wins, mainly from major customers in the Cloud Integration (CI) business*, as well as an increase in operational support projects in the Cloud Service (CS) business* stemming from performance growth in the CI business.</li></ul>

Q1 FY2026/9 results | In Q1 FY2026/9, Japan Business Systems, Inc. (the Company) posted net sales of JPY 48,687 mn (+74.4% YoY) and operating profit of JPY 2,313 mn (+21.6% YoY).Net sales surged, driven by a temporary major software-related transaction in the L&amp;P business*.Meanwhile, operating profit remained solid, supported by stronger project development and new deal wins, mainly from major customers in the Cloud Integration (CI) business*, as well as an increase in operational support projects in the Cloud Service (CS) business* stemming from performance growth in the CI business.

Japan Business Systems (5036 JP) - AI Winners and Losers Come into Focus...

<ul><li>Japan Business Systems, Inc. (the Company) is an independent system integrator founded in 1990. Since its establishment, the Company has expanded its value proposition and business domains in step with the evolution of services centered on Microsoft products.</li><li>From the 2010s onward, as Microsoft made a major shift toward a cloud strategy, the Company built a comprehensive framework to support customer DX initiatives through the construction of cloud infrastructure using Microsoft Azure, operational efficiency improvements using Microsoft 365, and security design services.</li><li>Over the period from FY2017/9 to FY2025/9, the Company achieved strong growth, with a CAGR of 21.8% in net sales and 21.6% in ordinary profit.</li></ul>

Japan Business Systems, Inc. (the Company) is an independent system integrator founded in 1990. Since its establishment, the Company has expanded its value proposition and business domains in step with the evolution of services centered on Microsoft products.From the 2010s onward, as Microsoft made a major shift toward a cloud strategy, the Company built a comprehensive framework to support customer DX initiatives through the construction of cloud infrastructure using Microsoft Azure, operational efficiency improvements using Microsoft 365, and security design services.Over the period from FY2017/9 to FY2025/9, the Company achieved strong growth, with a CAGR of 21.8% in net sales and 21.6% in ordinary profit.

5036 JP - Shift to an ES-Led Model Marks the Transition to a Profitability Improvement Phase

<ul><li>FY2025/9 Results Review | In FY2025/9, Japan Business Systems, Inc. (hereafter, the Company) reported net sales of JPY 172,580 mn (+22.5% YoY) and operating profit of JPY 7,594 mn (+65.3% YoY), exceeding its plan.</li><li>In the CI business, projects increased as the Company deepened business with major customers, while the CS business delivered sales growth as operations and maintenance and managed services linked to CI projects expanded.</li><li>In the L&amp;P business, license resales and product resales centered on PCs remained solid, driving operating profit growth in particular. </li></ul>

FY2025/9 Results Review | In FY2025/9, Japan Business Systems, Inc. (hereafter, the Company) reported net sales of JPY 172,580 mn (+22.5% YoY) and operating profit of JPY 7,594 mn (+65.3% YoY), exceeding its plan.In the CI business, projects increased as the Company deepened business with major customers, while the CS business delivered sales growth as operations and maintenance and managed services linked to CI projects expanded.In the L&amp;P business, license resales and product resales centered on PCs remained solid, driving operating profit growth in particular. 

Q4 Follow-Up - Japan Business Systems (5036 JP) - December 16, 2025

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/baudroie-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44459:1" rel="noopener">Baudroie (4413 JP)</a> has recommended a Bain-sponsored MBO at JPY2,970, a 1.0% premium to the undisturbed price of JPY2,942.  </li>
<li>While the offer is above the midpoint of the IFA DCF valuation range and attractive relative to peer multiples, it is 7.8% below the 3-month high of JPY3,220.</li>
<li>A competing offer is unlikely, as the founding shareholders did not accept a fiduciary-out clause. The deal is tough to block because of the low minimum acceptance threshold.  </li>
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Baudroie (4413 JP) has recommended a Bain-sponsored MBO at JPY2,970, a 1.0% premium to the undisturbed price of JPY2,942.  
While the offer is above the midpoint of the IFA DCF valuation range and attractive relative to peer multiples, it is 7.8% below the 3-month high of JPY3,220.
A competing offer is unlikely, as the founding shareholders did not accept a fiduciary-out clause. The deal is tough to block because of the low minimum acceptance threshold.  


Baudroie (4413 JP): Bain-Sponsored MBO at a Nil-Premium Will Be Tough to Force a Bump

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Japan Business Systems, Inc. offers information technology services. The Company provides system integration, application development, cloud integration, cloud services, and other services. Japan Business Systems also offers license products.

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