Sunday, February 16, 2025

Marubeni Releases Mid-Term Management Strategy Plan

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Tokyo, Japan – February 5, 2025 – Marubeni Corporation has released its mid-term management strategy, dubbed GC2027, which has aggressive financial objectives alongside prioritizing investments for growth and the enhancement of corporate value. Under the GC2027 strategy, the company plans to strategically invest, expand, and incorporate sustainable initiatives to increase its market capitalization to over ¥10 trillion by FYE 3/2031.

Key Financial Targets for GC2027

  • Consolidated Net Profit: Projected to be ¥1,510.0 billion (cumulative over three years).
  • Core Operating Cash Flow: Targeting to achieve ¥2,000.0 billion.
  • New Investments & CAPEX: Estimated at about ¥1,700.0 billion (cumulative over three years).
  • Shareholder Returns: Adopt a progressive policy that pays out about 40% in dividends.

Strategic Growth Drivers

1. Continuous Improvement of Existing Businesses

  • Increased focus on AI and digital transformation (DX) to increase the efficiency of existing businesses.
  • Expansion in the distribution of agri-inputs, mobility, and energy trading.
  • Cemented revenue base in essential industries such as food, energy, and chemicals.

2. Strategic Capital Allocation and Investments

  • Selling off low performing assets as a means to improve the portfolio.
  • Investing heavily on high-growth core industries and new markets.
  • Investment in infrastructure and financing businesses that are expected to yield steady returns.

3. Global Expansion and Cross Value Platform

  • Growth moves in North America, ASEAN, and Africa.
  • Emerging players in IT servicesnext generation mobility, and renewable energy industries.
  • Improved value chains for sustaining food production and minerals along with metals.

4. Green Strategy and Sustainability

  • Targeting a net-zero GHG emissions objective by 2050.
  • Increasing renewable energy capacity from 3,592MW to 6,275MW.
  • Financing projects concerning the circular economy and carbon neutrality.

Future Vision

Marubeni Corporation has adopted sustainable operational modalities that will have unrivaled value and diversify its portfolio. Marubeni aims to serve as the global marker for integrated investment and business solution services providers. The company seeks long term growth and to enhance shareholders’ value through the GC2027 strategy which sets achievable targets over a period of time.