The Gunma Bank, Ltd. (8334) Stock Price

Gunma Bank is a regional financial institution with its primary business base in Gunma Prefecture. It provides diverse financial services centered on banking operations, including deposit services, lending services, securities investment services, domestic and foreign exchange services, retail sales of investment trusts and insurance products, and trust services. Through these offerings, the bank provides a wide range of financial products and services to regional customers.

Gungin Lease Co., Ltd., a consolidated subsidiary of Gunma Bank, provides leasing services primarily to regional customers. This supports equipment investment and financing needs for regional businesses and individuals.

Other business operations include Gunma Chuo Kogyo Co., Ltd., which handles cargo transportation and maintenance of automated cash equipment; Gungin Securities Co., Ltd., which engages in securities operations; and Gungin Consulting Co., Ltd., which provides management consulting, human resources solutions, regional trading services, and marketing and advertising services.

Additionally, Gunma Regional Co-creation Partners Co., Ltd. handles fund formation and management operations, and Gunma Credit Guarantee Co., Ltd. provides guarantee services. Two non-consolidated subsidiaries accounted for using the equity method engage in credit services, system development, and sales operations. One affiliated company accounted for using the equity method provides investment trust management services.

Gunma Bank prioritizes regional development and has adopted a growth strategy aimed at "connecting" the region's future. Under its medium-term management plan "Growth with 'Purpose'" spanning 2025 to 2028, the bank seeks sustainable growth for both the region and the Gunma Bank Group. This plan deepens relationships with regional companies and people while creating new value, with the theme of achieving sustainable growth for both regional society and the bank group.

The plan's basic policies include "building a positive cycle of social and economic value" and "strengthening the business foundation supporting sustainable growth." Specific strategies include deepening purpose-driven sales, building a sustainable regional economic ecosystem, advancing digital transformation and operational reform, strengthening data utilization, enhancing human capital, advancing governance, and strengthening group collaboration. Through these efforts, the bank aims to simultaneously address regional challenges and improve corporate value.

To support the region's sustainable growth, Gunma Bank is advancing regional industry revitalization, promoting cashless payments, and pursuing decarbonization initiatives. The bank is also investing in human capital development through employee career support, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), and implementing health management practices. Through these initiatives, the bank aims to continue growing together with regional society.