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Information Strategy and Technology Co., Ltd.

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Information Strategy and Technology Co., Ltd.155A

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Information Strategy Technology Co., Ltd. is an IT services company founded in 2009 under the corporate philosophy of "Eliminating everything," aiming to dismantle the multi-layered subcontracting structure prevalent in Japan's IT industry. Targeting major enterprises and leading companies with annual sales of ¥100 billion or more as its primary clients, the company operates as a single-segment DX-related business centered on agile "Zero-tier System Development," which involves collaboration with client engineers, alongside solution-type offerings "Zero-tier Lab" and "Zero-tier Consulting," as well as "WhiteBox," an open platform for system development companies (with 3,188 member companies and over 30,000 engineers). The company listed on the Growth Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in March 2024.

Business Model

The company primarily engages in direct quasi-delegation contracts with customers (end users), eliminating multi-layered subcontracting to achieve competitive pricing. It executes projects centered on in-house engineers (339 employees, average monthly unit price of ¥1.20 million), combined with outsourcing partners. Due to high switching costs, the company maintains a retention rate of approximately 95%, creating a structure in which revenue expands cumulatively through the combination of deepening relationships with existing customers and developing new ones. "WhiteBox" forms a complementary revenue stream through SaaS-based monthly subscription billing.

Company Strengths

The company has built a robust customer base through push-type direct sales targeting major corporations and leading companies with annual sales of ¥100 billion or more. Due to high switching costs, it has achieved a retention rate of approximately 95%, forming a stable growth model in which revenue accumulates in layers like a mille-feuille. Dependence on a single customer for revenue has been confirmed to be diversified, at less than 10%.

The number of in-house engineers increased by approximately 34%, from 253 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 339 at the end of the current fiscal year (including new graduate hires, mid-career hires, and the effect of the M&A of A.K. Plus). The average monthly unit price, excluding new graduates, was maintained at ¥1.2 million, with revenue per engineer at ¥1,200 thousand per month. The company is working to retain engineers with an average annual salary of ¥6.67 million, significantly exceeding the industry average (average annual salary of ¥5,489 thousand for software companies of comparable size).

"WhiteBox," an open platform for system development companies that officially launched in January 2021, had registered skill sheets from 3,188 companies (up from 2,753 at the end of the previous fiscal year) and over 30,000 engineers as of the end of the current fiscal year. The company is promoting monetization and continuing to expand functionality, including the beta release of "WhiteBox PayAssist" and "TalentSync." The platform functions both as a channel for partner company development and as a source of SaaS-type revenue.

ENVALITH's Perspective

1Q (January-March) sales of ¥2,348 million for FY2026 (ending December 2026) represent 22.0% of the full-year forecast of ¥10,702 million, while operating profit of ¥222 million represents 29.4% of the full-year forecast of ¥757 million. Even accounting for seasonality, the operating profit progress rate is high, and the likelihood of achieving the full-year forecast (operating margin of 7.1%) is considered high. There has been no revision to the earnings forecast, and the company continues to maintain a conservative stance.

The 1Q gross profit margin of 26.9% (down slightly from 27.7% in the same period last year) was largely maintained, while SG&A expenses were kept in check, rising only 1.4% year-on-year to ¥408 million, resulting in a significant improvement in operating margin to 9.5% (versus 3.0% in the same period last year). On the other hand, the acquisition of PeopleDot (¥720 million) resulted in a ¥300 million increase in short-term borrowings and an increase in long-term borrowings, causing the equity ratio to decline from 42.7% to 39.6%. As the M&A strategy continues, further expansion of financial leverage is likely and warrants close monitoring.

The acquisition date of PeopleDot was April 1, 2026, meaning there was zero contribution to 1Q results. The company's operations—including the data science school "datamix," the certification program "CBAS," and FDDS—will be consolidated into results from 2Q onward. The amount of goodwill relative to the acquisition cost of ¥720 million has not yet been finalized, and the disclosure content in the 2Q earnings report will be an important point to confirm, as it will affect future amortization burden and profit levels. As an external factor, uncertainty over U.S. tariff policy and its potential impact on IT investment plans by major manufacturers continues to warrant monitoring.

Growth Strategy

Expanding into a "comprehensive DX trading company" through three pillars: increasing engineer headcount, enhancing the value-add of solutions, and pursuing M&A

Expanded the number of in-house engineers to 339 as of the end of 1Q FY2026 (an increase from the end of the previous fiscal year). By increasing headcount while maintaining the average monthly unit price of ¥1.28 million, the company directly expands its revenue capacity. Amid intensifying competition for talent in both new graduate and mid-career hiring, enhancing training programs serves as a differentiating factor.

PMI for AK Plus is progressing smoothly, and in April 2026 the company made People Dot (acquisition cost of ¥720 million, 80% voting rights) a subsidiary. This incorporates the data and AI talent development and utilization support domain, expanding the value proposition of "Zero-th DX (0th DX)." The company continues to consider further new M&A opportunities, aiming to strengthen the group's revenue base and optimize its cost structure.

The total number of WhiteBox members increased from 3,188 companies at the end of the previous fiscal year to 3,294 companies as of the end of 1Q FY2026. The beta version of the business automation service "OmniSquare" was released, and the balance of usage for the closed beta version of the payment platform "WhiteBox PayAssist" has grown rapidly. By introducing AI into the development process, the company is achieving rapid service releases and feature improvements, aiming to expand revenue contribution through monetization.

The company is expanding solution-type services such as "0th Lab" (０次ラボ) and "0th Consulting" (０次コンサル) to move away from simple SES (system engineering services) and enhance added value. By combining these with data and AI utilization support such as People Dot's FDDS (Forward Deployed Data Science), the company aims to strengthen its proposal capabilities to clients and raise unit prices.

Last updated: July 17, 2026