SOFTTEX CO., LTD

Obtained certification as a Japan Medical Association IT-certified support office in November 2002, and has provided ORCA implementation and maintenance support for over 20 years since. As one of approximately 130 certified offices nationwide, the company holds certification at three locations—its head office, Tokyo, and Hokkaido—and has established order-taking channels through collaboration with electronic medical record and medical device manufacturers. Orders received for Medical IT Services continue to expand, up 113.6% year on year.

As an independent IT company not affiliated with any particular capital group, the company has built a customer base that is not limited to any specific industry or sector. By avoiding excessive dependence on specific clients, it has achieved long-term continuous transactions with both public organizations and private companies. As of the end of FY2026 (ending March 2026), the order backlog stood at ¥846,908 thousand (127.0% year on year), providing high visibility into revenue for the next period.

As of the end of FY2026 (ending March 2026), the company achieved zero interest-bearing debt and an equity ratio of 69.3% (improved from 63.1% in the previous fiscal year). Its external debt dependency ratio of 0.0% significantly exceeds the medium-term management plan target (10% or less), maintaining strong financial soundness. The company has established a framework enabling growth investment funded primarily by its own capital, while also retaining borrowing capacity should the need arise.

Promoting increased orders related to ORCA through expanded collaboration with electronic medical record makers and medical device makers. Enhancing the lineup of integration software with peripheral medical systems in preparation for the cloud migration of receipt computers, and already released QOPrint (a medical and long-term care fee combined billing issuance service). Aiming to expand sales channels and revenue by building proprietary solutions.

In modernization solutions that capture demand for migration from legacy systems to modern systems, orders and progress on large-scale contract projects have been steady. Currently verifying and trialing productivity improvements by incorporating generative AI into conversion design, program code conversion, and code review. Leveraging strength in broad language support (COBOL, PL/I, etc.) to expand customer DX support.

Explicitly identifying the shift away from person-month-based business as a strategic issue, aiming to transition to a recurring revenue model through SaaS and maintenance/operation services. Promoting skill acquisition, revising marketing strategy, and reforming business mindset, but concrete service rollout remains at the consideration and preparation stage.

As a mid- to long-term strategy, the company has set a policy of creating new businesses, strengthening core businesses, and enhancing production capacity through M&A investment. It has a track record including the 2001 Kimura Unity, the 2015 business and capital alliance with MIROC Information Service, and the 2020 absorption-type merger with Interface Co., Ltd. No specific deals have been announced at this time.

In response to chronic IT talent shortages, promoting the recruitment and development of young talent, utilizing diverse recruitment methods, and improving external resource procurement capabilities. Against the backdrop of no-code development and AI advancement, positioning the shift to upstream processes such as requirements definition and design, and the strengthening of IT consulting functions, as key issues, while working to enhance engineers' skill sets and customer communication capabilities.