HOPE, INC. (6195) Stock Price

Hope provides services specialized for local governments, supporting them in securing finances and reducing expenses. Hope's business is divided into two segments: "Advertising Business" and "Jichitai Works Business." Additionally, some services not included in these segments are classified as "Other."

In the Advertising Business, Hope primarily offers "SR (SMART RESOURCE) Service" and "SC (SMART CREATION) Service." The SR Service supports local governments in securing finances by selling advertising space on their websites and public relations materials to private companies. The SC Service involves collaborating with local governments to produce resident information booklets, recruiting advertisers to donate them to the local governments.

The Jichitai Works Business promotes public-private partnerships by offering "BtoG Solutions" that connect the needs of local governments and private companies, as well as an administrative magazine for local governments called "Jichitai Works." Hope also operates "Jichitai Works Private Service Comparison," an information distribution platform for local governments and private companies.

The Other segment includes corporate version hometown tax donation support services, vacant property countermeasure-related business "akisol," and smartphone application "Machi-iro Business." Through these services, Hope contributes to solving local government challenges and revitalizing communities.

Hope's corporate mission is to provide new value through local governments while pursuing growth for both companies and employees. The company supports local governments in securing independent revenue sources through diverse business operations, including advertising services, JichiTai Works, corporate hometown tax credit support services, and vacant property management solutions.

In the advertising business, Hope provides services utilizing advertising space on local government websites and public relations materials, supporting municipalities in securing revenue and reducing expenses. The JichiTai Works business promotes public-private partnerships by providing solutions that support local government operational improvements and private sector marketing activities.

Hope has established a three-year medium-term management plan beginning in 2024, focusing on business expansion and strengthened risk management systems. The company aims to improve capital productivity and execute agile capital policies through organic growth via appropriate resource allocation and value creation through sound investments.

In the JichiTai Works business, as demand for public-private collaboration grows, Hope seeks to respond to local government business needs and expand service opportunities. The company also aims to promote public-private partnerships through local government information circulation and strengthen operations by leveraging its local government information database.

Hope has consolidated Regional Creation Technology Lab as a subsidiary to strengthen its capacity for launching new businesses in the local government market. This accelerates problem-solving for municipalities and enhances corporate value. Leveraging its strong network with local governments, Hope is advancing into new business domains.