CROOZ,Inc. (2138) Stock Price

Cruise is a pure holding company with 22 consolidated subsidiaries and 2 associates accounted for using the equity method. It operates more than 10 services primarily in IT outsourcing and e-commerce. Its core business is system engineering services (SES), which addresses the shortage of engineers in the IT talent industry.

Cruise's IT outsourcing business is conducted through 496 Corporation, focusing on system engineering services and integrating IT talent with technology solutions. This business serves as a key pillar in addressing the market challenge of IT talent shortages.

In the e-commerce sector, Ada Corporation operates a fashion select shop within ZOZOTOWN, offering carefully curated original products and premium brand items from other companies. However, Cruise withdrew from the SHOPLIST business on February 28, 2025.

The GameFi business was managed by Studio Z Corporation and CROOZ Blockchain Lab Corporation, which developed smartphone games and provided related contract development services. However, Cruise completed its withdrawal from this business on June 2, 2025.

As a listed company, Cruise applies the materiality threshold for insider trading regulations based on consolidated financial figures, ensuring appropriate compliance with regulatory requirements.

Cruise pursues growth strategy centered on IT outsourcing business, aiming to maximize revenue and operating profit. The company positions System Engineering Services (SES) as its core business to address the market challenge of engineer shortage, and seeks business expansion by increasing the number of active engineers.

Within its IT outsourcing business, Cruise uses new engineer hiring numbers and turnover rate as key performance indicators. By improving these metrics, the company pursues expanded revenue and operating profit. The company also concentrates management resources on other human resources-related businesses, including care and welfare personnel services, to drive further performance improvement.

Cruise prioritizes strengthening engineer recruitment capabilities and expanding recruitment methods, establishing a system to hire over 300 engineers annually. The company focuses on improving recruitment efficiency and quality through implementation of new hiring approaches and optimization of advertising operations.

To improve engineer retention, Cruise offers opportunities to acquire desired skills, competitive compensation, and flexible work arrangements. The company aims to strengthen the sales department's proposal and negotiation capabilities to achieve high-satisfaction assignments for both engineers and clients.

The company places importance on regulatory compliance and contract risk management, advancing thorough compliance and sophisticated risk management through compliance training and strengthened contract review systems. Cruise continues to enhance internal controls and corporate governance frameworks to build a foundation supporting sustainable growth.