Sojitz Corporation (2768) Stock Price

Sojitz is a general trading company operating across diverse business segments. Its main business divisions include automobiles, aviation and social infrastructure, energy and healthcare, metals, resources and recycling, chemicals, consumer industries and agribusiness, retail and consumer services, and others.

In the automotive segment, Sojitz provides finished vehicle trading, assembly manufacturing, wholesale, retail, quality inspection, sales financing, and digital technology-enabled sales services. Key affiliated companies include Sojitz Auto Group Japan and Albert Automotive Holdings Pty Ltd.

The aviation and social infrastructure segment handles agency operations for commercial and defense aircraft, business jet sales, used aircraft sales, transportation and social infrastructure projects, industrial and urban infrastructure operations, and shipping businesses. Sojitz Aerospace and Phenix Jet International, LLC are principal affiliated companies.

The energy and healthcare segment operates renewable energy projects, gas-fired power generation, energy efficiency services, oil and gas, LNG operations, nuclear-related businesses, ICT infrastructure, and healthcare services. Sojitz Machinery and Starwind Offshore GmbH are key affiliated companies.

The metals, resources and recycling segment engages in coal, iron ore, ferroalloys, aluminum, copper, precious metals, and resource recycling operations. Sojitz Ject and Sojitz Development Pty Ltd are principal affiliated companies.

The chemicals segment handles organic chemicals, inorganic chemicals, functional chemicals, fine chemicals, resin products, electronic materials, and industrial fiber raw materials. Sojitz Planet and Pramatels are key affiliated companies.

The consumer industries and agribusiness segment operates in grains, flour, oils and fats, feed materials, confectionery, chemical fertilizers, construction materials, wood products, and decarbonization businesses. Sojitz Building Materials and Thai Central Chemical Public Co., Ltd. are principal affiliated companies.

The retail and consumer services segment operates food and consumer goods distribution, convenience stores, food service, commercial facility management, and real estate development, sales, leasing, and management. Sojitz Foods and Marine Foods are key affiliated companies.

The other segment provides professional services, logistics services, insurance services, network services, and cloud services. Sojitz Kyushu and Sojitz Tech Innovation are principal affiliated companies.

Sojitz is a comprehensive trading company conducting diverse operations at major locations worldwide, handling a wide range of products across each business division. Major overseas subsidiaries include Sojitz America Inc. and Sojitz Europe Ltd.

Sojitz is pursuing its medium-term management plan "Medium-Term Management Plan 2026 - Set for Next Stage -" to achieve sustainable growth as a comprehensive trading company that continues to create businesses and talent toward 2030. The plan emphasizes strengthening growth foundations and human capital to drive growth toward the next stage.

Sojitz has set specific targets of net income of 200 billion yen and a market capitalization of 2 trillion yen. To achieve these goals, the company will execute 600 billion yen in investments while targeting ROE exceeding 12% and net income exceeding 120 billion yen. Additionally, the company plans to allocate 30% of basic operating cash flow to shareholder returns.

Sojitz aims to strengthen DX (Digital Transformation) and GX (Green Transformation) across the entire organization to create competitive advantages. The company is particularly focused on building new business models leveraging digital technology and advancing initiatives toward a decarbonized society.

Sojitz is also prioritizing the strengthening of human capital. Through developing talent with diverse skills and fostering organizational culture, the company seeks to drive continuous business creation and improve management capabilities. This effort aims to realize Sojitz's distinctive growth story.