MEDIA DO Co., Ltd. (3678) Stock Price

MediaDo is a holding company with 15 subsidiaries and 3 affiliated companies. Its mission is to provide a fair environment for the use of copyrighted works and return revenues to authors. The company is committed to expanding its business and enhancing corporate value to contribute to Japan's cultural development and the creation of a prosperous society.

MediaDo operates primarily through two business segments: "E-book Distribution Business" and "Strategic Investment Business." In the E-book Distribution Business, the company aims to expand e-book distribution through wholesaling operations and the operation of its own e-bookstore "Manga Saison," providing e-book wholesale sales and e-bookstore management services.

The Strategic Investment Business comprises four operations: Imprint Business, IP and Solutions Business, International Business, and FanTop Business. The Imprint Business strengthens the publishing platform through content production and original creation. The IP and Solutions Business provides e-book-related services and creates new business opportunities.

The International Business leverages overseas publisher networks to distribute Japanese-originated content globally. The FanTop Business promotes vitality in the publishing and content industries through the NFT marketplace "FanTop" and focuses on providing published works with NFT digital benefits.

Media Do pursues a growth strategy grounded in fair use of creative works and revenue returns to content creators. Under its vision of "delivering more content to more people," the company aims to contribute to Japan's cultural development and the creation of a prosperous society.

The company has announced a five-year medium-term management plan beginning in fiscal 2026. Against the backdrop of e-book market growth, it will advance content distribution solutions domestically and internationally. The company particularly aims to deliver diverse content—including manga, text-based works, and audiobooks—to global audiences.

Media Do is evolving as a book distribution solutions company, expanding beyond e-books to include digitization of text-based content and development of multilingual translation systems. This will enable content delivery tailored to domestic and international markets, supporting global growth.

The company also builds trust with local communities through its SC business, which prioritizes social contribution. Through operating Tokushima Gambarous and supporting entrepreneurs, it seeks to revitalize regions, enhance social trust, and establish a sustainable corporate entity.

In its financial strategy, the company emphasizes balancing high capital efficiency with financial soundness, allocating resources strategically to enhance corporate value. Through growth investments and M&A, it will strengthen e-book distribution and expand overseas sales channels, pursuing sustained growth.

Media Do allocates management resources by continuing investment in e-book distribution operations while advancing resource allocation to strategic investment businesses to enhance corporate value. The company also prioritizes shareholder returns, targeting a total payout ratio of 30% or higher through dividends and share buybacks.