Japan Post (6178) investor relations material

Strategic direction and management plan

• Launched JP Plan 2028, a three-year medium-term management plan starting FY2026, focusing on sustaining universal service and driving growth in new business areas.

• Key strategies include structural reforms in postal/logistics and post office businesses, profit expansion in financial and real estate segments, and transformation into a comprehensive logistics company.

• Emphasizes digital transformation, human capital management, and strengthened group governance.

Operational reforms and growth initiatives

• Plans to consolidate collection and delivery post offices from about 3,200 to 2,700, optimizing personnel and leveraging AI for productivity gains.

• Targets a net reduction of approximately 7,000 employees by FY2028, with labor-saving investments and flexible personnel deployment.

• Will review postal service fees and service levels to stabilize revenue and ensure sustainability amid declining mail volumes.

Real estate and logistics transformation

• Real estate business positioned as a new revenue pillar, aiming for over ¥28 billion in business income and ROA above 4% by FY2028.

• Major urban redevelopment projects underway, including the transfer of post office functions to new logistics facilities and participation in large-scale mixed-use developments.

• Pursues comprehensive logistics strategy, strengthening B-to-B logistics domestically and internationally through M&A and alliances (e.g., Tonami Holdings, LOGISTEED Holdings).