SAPPORO HOLDINGS LIMITED (2501) Stock Price

Sapporo Holdings operates primarily through three business segments. In the alcoholic beverages business, Sapporo Beer Inc. manufactures and sells beer, happoshu (low-malt beer), and wine domestically. Additionally, Ebisu Wine Mart Inc. engages in retail and mail-order sales of wine and spirits.

Furthermore, Sapporo Lion Inc. operates Lion Chain beer halls and restaurants, offering products from Sapporo Beer Inc. and Pokka Sapporo Food & Beverage Inc. Internationally, SAPPORO VIETNAM LTD. in Vietnam and SLEEMAN BREWERIES LTD. in Canada manufacture and sell beer.

In the food and beverage business, Pokka Sapporo Food & Beverage Inc. manufactures and sells beverages and food products. Sapporo Group Foods Inc. manages operations including Shinshuu Ichimiso Inc. Overseas, the company operates beverage manufacturing and sales in Singapore and Malaysia.

In the real estate business, Sapporo Real Estate Development Inc. manages and operates "Ebisu Garden Place" and "Sapporo Factory," overseeing Sapporo Holdings' real estate operations. Through these businesses, Sapporo Holdings pursues a diversified business portfolio.

Sapporo Holdings aims to enhance sustainable corporate value under its management philosophy of "Creating richness and contributing to prosperity." The medium-term management plan "Beyond150" (2023-2026) targets business transformation and new growth. The plan's core focus is portfolio review and improved capital efficiency.

Through structural reform, the company adapts to uncertain market conditions and enhances corporate value. Specifically, it evaluates each business from the perspectives of market environment, unique strengths, and sustainability, then proceeds with optimization. The company also conducts rapid business restructuring and consolidation to achieve efficient operations.

As a growth strategy, Sapporo Holdings is expanding in overseas markets. In particular, it is advancing local production of "SAPPORO PREMIUM BEER" utilizing STONE BREWING CO., LLC and expanding beverage operations based in Singapore. Domestically, it is strengthening the beer category through concentrated investment in Kuro Label and Yebisu brands, while targeting growth in RTD products.

For financial strategy, the company targets ROE of 8% and average annual EBITDA growth of 10% to improve capital efficiency. It prioritizes overseas investment and promotes sustainability-related investments. The company maintains stable dividends as a basic policy while aiming to increase dividend levels in line with enhanced corporate value.

Sapporo Holdings is advancing digital transformation (DX) to create value that meets the needs of a new era. Based on its DX strategy, the company is expanding customer touchpoints, creating new businesses, and implementing workplace reforms. It is also investing in DX and IT talent development to drive growth through digital technology.

In its medium to long-term growth strategy, the company aims to become "a global enterprise creating rich beer experiences and customer experiences." It is strengthening community bonds, offering health-conscious options, and building efficient foundations. The company is also considering strategic partnerships and inorganic growth to enhance competitiveness in global markets.