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Roland Investor presentation summary

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Investor presentation summary13 Feb, 2026

Strategic direction and market positioning

  • Aims to accelerate transformation into a high-profit, customer experience (CX)-driven company by focusing investments on demand creation and enhancing CX for electronic musical instruments.

  • Targets global expansion with a focus on electronic instruments, leveraging strong market share in key categories like electronic drums, guitar effects, and synthesizers.

  • Identifies huge growth potential in emerging markets and among new user segments, with digitalization and AI as key enablers.

  • Three strategic pillars: Direct Connect (customer engagement), Innovation (new products/tech), and Expansion in Emerging Markets.

  • Plans to realize returns on prior investments in data utilization and management foundation.

Financial targets and performance

  • Sets FY2028 targets: sales of ¥120.0bn (+18.9%), operating profit of ¥14.4bn (+53.0%), and OP margin of 12.0%.

  • Net profit goal of ¥10.2bn, ROIC of 18%+, and ROE of 20%+ by FY2028.

  • Sales growth to be driven by Direct Connect, Innovation, and Emerging Markets, with emerging markets targeted for 12% CAGR.

  • Operating profit growth supported by increased sales volume, price optimization, and cost control, offset by higher SG&A investments.

  • Capital allocation prioritizes dividends and debt service, with a 50% total payout ratio target and a DOE floor of 5%.

Key strategic initiatives

  • Direct Connect: Develop Wi-Fi-enabled instruments, expand direct-to-consumer channels, and launch the Roland App for personalized user engagement.

  • Innovation: Expand digital wind instruments, co-develop products via alliances, and accelerate AI-driven development.

  • Expansion in Emerging Markets: Launch region-specific models, broaden sales channels, and strengthen logistics in high-growth regions like China, India, and Latin America.

  • Strengthen management foundation through M&A, production optimization, and increased equity compensation for executives.

  • Sustainability focus includes innovation, responsible supply chain, workplace health, cultural support, environmental conservation, and governance.

DW turnaround strategy details?
Key drivers for 53% OP growth by FY28?
Reduce player drop-off: specific initiatives?
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Roland Corporation specializes in the development and manufacturing of electronic musical instruments, audio and video equipment, and software products. The company's extensive product lineup includes digital pianos, synthesizers, electronic drum systems, guitar products, amplifiers, and DJ gear, marketed under the Roland, Boss, and V-MODA brands. Roland is also known for its professional audio-visual equipment and innovative music creation tools, such as the Roland Cloud, a subscription service offering a wide range of software instruments and sounds for modern music production. The company is headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan, and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

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