TO INVESTORS -CEO MESSAGE-

Through business development that captures the trends of the times, aiming for sustainable growth and development of the company and society.

Thank you very much for your continued support.

In 1975, during the transition from the post-war period where goods were scarce, to the period of high economic growth, and where the environment for food, shelter and clothing was improving, our founder Nobuo Yoshizawa foresaw that "the next key to developing the country's economy is the education of the next generation of children" and in the post-war periofounded our predecessor company, which promoted a "lifelong education and culture business". Since then, the company has always been developing its business with an eye on the current trends of the times.

Japan's working-age population continues to decline sharply year by year, with a declining birthrate declines and a rapidly aging population. In light of this serious labor shortage situation, the government is actively promoting the acceptance of foreign workers, and in 2022 the number of foreign workers in Japan exceeded 1.82 million, a record high.
In response to this major social trend, the Group believes that Japan will become increasingly global and inbound tourism (internationalisation within Japan) will continue to grow, and that the market needs for working and learning will increase.

In addition, the impact of the new coronavirus infection has resulted in a sudden switch from offline to online corporate activities and ways of working, so that even in the post-corona era, the importance of IT solutions and the IT personnel who make them a reality continues to grow.

Against the backdrop of these changes in the market environment, the Group will vigorously promote business development centered on powerful assets such as 'web marketing', 'overseas human resources' and 'global education'.
In addition, the Group changed its trade name to Zenken in October 2023, in order to improve its recognition as a global brand, while leveraging the track record and know-how cultivated through our original education business.
In the future, we will continue to further embody our Purpose of "Creating a future that doesn't exist" and strive to contribute to the sustainable growth and development of our company and society.

We sincerely ask for your continued support and encouragement in the future.