MINKABU THE INFONOID, Inc. (4436) Stock Price

Minkabu The Infonoido is a company that provides solutions to realize the value of information. It operates two main business segments: Media and Solutions. Through these operations, the company pursues expanded reach in information delivery and increased value-added services through technology.

In the Media business, centered on Livedoor, the company operates user-generated content (UGC) media "Livedoor Blog," professional-generated content (PGC) media "Livedoor News," sports information media "SOCCERKING" and "BASEBALLKING," asset formation information media "MINKABU," women's information media "Peachy," and Korean wave information media "Kstyle." These media properties form a comprehensive internet media business with approximately 100 million monthly active users.

In the Solutions business, the company provides information content and applications developed for its media operations to financial institutions with customization, offering B2B and B2B2C information solution services. The company also provides SI and package solution services to financial institutions, supporting the advancement and efficiency of their internal systems.

Minkabu The Infonoido also operates "Kabutan," a stock information specialist media that provides information on Japanese and U.S. stocks to individual investors. This media generates revenue through both free services and a paid subscription service called "Kabutan Premium," earning income from advertising and subscription fees.

Media business revenue is divided into advertising income, subscription income, commission income, and outsourced service income. Advertising income comes from network advertising and performance-based advertising, while subscription income is primarily from subscription-based services. Commission income is derived from fees associated with shopping and financial services usage.

Solutions business revenue primarily comes from information solutions through initial deployment fees and subscription revenue from cloud-based ASP services, and from SI and package solutions through system planning, consulting, and custom development services. Additionally, subscription revenue from Kabutan's paid services is included in business revenue.

Minkab-G Infonoido is guided by a corporate philosophy of providing mechanisms that realize the value of information. The company operates in two business segments: Media and Solutions, pursuing expanded reach in information distribution and enhanced value through technology utilization.

The company has shifted its strategy from prioritizing past high growth to a "selection and concentration" approach. This involves exiting low-margin businesses and focusing on SaaS and subscription services to build a stable revenue foundation.

In the Media business, centered on Livedoor, the company operates user-generated content platform "Livedoor Blog" and professional content media "Livedoor News," forming a comprehensive internet media business with approximately 100 million monthly active users. This diversifies revenue through advertising and subscription income.

In the Solutions business, the company provides information solution services to financial institutions, supporting system advancement and operational efficiency. Additionally, through "Kabutan," a stock information specialist media, it delivers Japanese and U.S. stock information to individual investors, generating revenue from advertising and subscription sales.

Toward the fiscal year ending March 2026, the company aims to return to stable, profitable operations through selection and concentration. Cost reduction initiatives are underway, with expectations for a return to profitability and improved margins in both Media and Solutions businesses.

Furthermore, Minkab-G Infonoido is strengthening governance structures and improving financial health to pursue sustainable growth. The company aims to achieve high shareholder returns and establish itself as a competitive enterprise.