FAQ

【FY24 Q3 Earnings FAQ】Is there any plan for shareholder returns? Are you considering benefits or dividends?

We consider our company to still be in a growth phase, and prioritize investing in necessary areas for growth […]

【FY24 Q3 Earnings FAQ】CheerSPOT requires users to maintain a strong sense of morality, but what measures does INFORICH plan to take if there is usage that goes beyond acceptable moral standards?

We have considered these risks before making the announcement. When submitting content, users cannot simply po […]

【FY24 Q3 Earnings FAQ】What are the challenges or hurdles for CheerSPOT to grow?

To achieve growth, partnering with IP content is essential. Collaborating with well-known IP content can be a […]

【FY24 Q3 Earnings FAQ】I think CheerSPOT is an innovative idea, but are there any successful examples of it globally?

Such services are being developed not only by us but also globally in various countries. There are increasing […]

【FY24 Q3 Earnings FAQ】Regarding mamaro, there could be reputational risks stemming from non-users visiting the rooms for management purposes or other reasons. Considering it is a sensitive location, wouldn’t some form of measures be necessary?

Trim, the company operating mamaro, is also very sensitive to this issue. Although there have been no such inc […]

【FY24 Q3 Earnings FAQ】Who will be managing Trim in the future, and what are the plans or policies for its management?

The CEO, Mr. Hasegawa, who has been a representative of the users, is expected to remain in the position. We p […]

【FY24 Q3 Earnings FAQ】Could you share your thoughts on the next fiscal year? It seems that the ChargeSPOT business in Japan will continue to expand smoothly and drive profit growth. On the other hand, it appears that new businesses in Japan and overseas are in the investment phase. Will these be factors that lower profits, or will the investments be of a scale that doesn’t significantly impact profits? Please provide your perspective on this.

Currently, many of our existing businesses are profitable and experiencing growth. We believe Australia and Ta […]

【FY24 Q3 Earnings FAQ】What are your thoughts on expanding into the United States? If you do expand, what competitors do you anticipate encountering?

Yes, we are certainly considering it. If we proceed with the expansion, we anticipate starting on the East Coa […]

【FY24 Q3 Earnings FAQ】How are you addressing the strengthening of management as you accelerate business expansion?

As global expansion progresses, we are focusing on strengthening the corporate and administrative sectors as a […]

【FY24 November FAQ】What is the anticipated goodwill amortization period for Taiwan FC (ChargeSpot Digital Service Co. Ltd.) and Trim?

The amortization periods are as follows: Taiwan FC (ChargeSpot Digital Service Co. Ltd.): 7 years (confirmed)T […]

【FY24 November FAQ】What is the future policy on price revisions for “ChargeSPOT”?

At present, nothing has been decided regarding the next price revision, but we do have regular discussions abo […]

【FY24 November FAQ】What are the future revenue targets for CheerSPOT?

We aim to achieve revenue in the double-digit billion yen by 2026 through a combination of existing corporate […]

【FY24 November FAQ】Are there any necessary investments required for the launch of the new business (CheerSPOT)?

Since CheerSPOT leverages the signage screens of ChargeSPOT, app development and similar tasks within the comp […]

【FY24 November FAQ】How should we consider the investment and profit for the next fiscal year (the year ending December 2025)?

Currently, many of our existing businesses are profitable and experiencing growth. We believe that Australia a […]

【FY24 September FAQ】Over how many years will the goodwill from the acquisition in Taiwan be amortized?

We are currently discussing with the auditors, but we anticipate it will be between 7 and 10 years.

【FY24 September FAQ】How many installations are expected in Taiwan in the future, and what revenue is anticipated? Is there still room for expansion?

We plan to increase the number of installations from the current 8,700 to 15,000 units. Our revenue target is […]

【FY24 September FAQ】Does the acquisition price in Taiwan seem high? How does it compare, particularly with Australia?

We have negotiated and reached an agreement using the EBITDA multiple as a reference, similar to Australia. Th […]

【FY24 September FAQ】Regarding the development status of the advertising delivery system:

We disclosed on August 26 that the SSP development for digital signage ad slots has been completed. Going forw […]

【FY24 September FAQ】What is the purpose of establishing the subsidiary in the UK? When will the expansion in the UK begin?

The establishment of the overseas subsidiary in the UK, disclosed on August 13, aims to serve as a foothold fo […]

【FY24 August FAQ】What is the reason for the increase in depreciation expenses?

Due to the increase in rental demand, there have been times when batteries were insufficient in certain areas. […]

【FY24 August FAQ】　 How do you plan to accelerate growth to achieve your mid-term business plan?

In Japan, growth remains steady with a 35% year-on-year increase reported in this financial statement. The pri […]

【FY24 August FAQ】　Have you anticipated the impact of this summer’s heatwave? Are any measures being taken in response?

Based on past trends, we know that the heat does not lead to a decrease in rental numbers. The demand for Char […]

【FY24 August FAQ】　What are the factors behind the decline in rental sales in Hong Kong?

In Hong Kong, the weather was poor during the second quarter, particularly in April, which experienced a 60% i […]

【FY24 August FAQ】The operating profit progress up to the second quarter appears low. Can you achieve the performance forecast, and what are the reasons for that?

In our business model, the number of rentals increases over time as the number of users accumulates. Additiona […]

【FY24 Q2 Earnings FAQ】Does establishing a subsidiary in the UK suggest that Europe is considering its own operations in addition to franchising?

We are considering our own operations as well. Among the four options—direct operation, joint venture, M&A […]

【FY24 Q2 Earnings FAQ】What companies are considered competitors or partners in Europe?

There are companies that have installed between 100 to 1,000 units in various countries. Rather than viewing t […]

【FY24 Q2 Earnings FAQ】Please explain the potential challenges and risks anticipated in expanding into the European market, particularly from the perspective of differences compared to the Asian region.”

The first difference between Japan/Asia and Europe is that touch payments are mainstream, rather than QR code […]

【FY24 Q2 Earnings FAQ】Could you provide information on the acquisition strategy aimed at achieving the medium-term business plan? Additionally, what are your thoughts on depreciation and amortization of goodwill?

We had anticipated that the depreciation ratio would decrease with an increase in sales, but we now expect it […]

【FY24 Q2 Earnings FAQ】 How should we consider the future selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) ratio? Please explain in conjunction with your future investment plans.

In mature markets like Japan and Hong Kong, the SG&A ratio has been decreasing. We anticipate that in othe […]

【FY24 Q2 Earnings FAQ】I believe speed in management is a strength of the company. How do you plan to maintain this speed now that the consolidated workforce exceeds 200 employees?

We currently have over 40,000 units installed in Japan, achieved by a team of around 130 people. In Australia, […]

【FY24 Q2 Earnings FAQ】With the current business operations, what level of sales are you anticipating?

Since the majority of our consolidated sales come from Japan, I’ll answer from the perspective of growth […]

【FY24 Q2 Earnings FAQ】You mentioned that the medium-term business plan is progressing smoothly. How confident are you in achieving the revenue targets for the fiscal year ending December 2026?

We believe it is possible to achieve our medium-term business plan goals for 2026. Domestically, we are experi […]

【FY24 Q2 Earnings FAQ】What has been the impact of the price revision since July?

The price revision was implemented in July, which falls within the third quarter, so we will refrain from prov […]

【FY24 Q2 Earnings FAQ】　Compared to last year, please let us know if there have been any changes in the competitive landscape or market entry conditions

We continue to maintain a market share of nearly 83%. In Japan, there are not many new competitors entering th […]

【FY24 Q2 Earnings FAQ】　How will the pace of increase in the number of installations and battery circulation from Q3 onward compare to Q2?

The pace of increase in the number of installations is relatively stable from quarter to quarter. Regarding th […]

【FY24 Q2 Earnings FAQ】Could you please explain why you did not revise the full-year forecast despite the high progress rate?

The results up to 2Q have progressed almost as initially expected in our performance forecast. From the time t […]

【FY24 June FAQ】 What impact will the consolidation of Ezycharge have on revenue and operating profit?”

We are currently preparing for the consolidation of Ezycharge and cannot disclose specific figures yet. The in […]

【FY24 June FAQ】　How are you affected by exchange rate fluctuations?

The foreign exchange sensitivity of our main business, the ChargeSPOT business, is minimal. However, the yen-d […]

【FY24 June FAQ】　What are the criteria for removing battery stands?

Right after installation, many people may not yet recognize that a battery stand is available at that location […]

【FY24 June FAQ】What are the criteria for installing battery stands?

In our company, we have established an ‘installation protocol’ for placing battery stands. The key […]

【FY24 May FAQ】What are your thoughts on IOWN?

Regarding IOWN, we are continuously conducting research but currently believe that its realization is not yet […]

【FY24 May FAQ】Why does it appear that there was no seasonal impact from Q4 2023 to Q1 2024?

In March of last year, the optional wearing of masks led to a significant recovery in foot traffic and an incr […]

【FY24 May FAQ】Is the recent disclosure included in the earnings forecast announced in February?

The franchise expansion in Macau, the acquisition of Ezycharge shares (expected to be consolidated from the se […]

【FY24 May FAQ】Please tell us about the likelihood of achieving the earnings forecast.

From the perspective of progress rate, sales at the end of Q1 were at 21%, which is an improvement from last y […]

【FY24 Q1 Earnings FAQ】Please tell us about the future potential of advertising revenue using signage.

As the number of battery stand installations increases, we believe the value of signage will also rise. With t […]

【FY24 Q1 Earnings FAQ】Regarding overseas locations, please share your vision of the number of installations a few years from now.

Currently, we’re aiming for one installation per approximately 1,500 people in Japan. Based on this figu […]

【FY24 Q1 Earnings FAQ】　Ezycharge is expected to be consolidated starting from Q2. Is this included in the current full-year earnings forecast? How should we consider its contribution to the earnings?

When the earnings forecast was issued, we had not yet made a decision regarding the M&A, so it is not incl […]

【FY24 Q1 Earnings FAQ】　Please provide your assessment of the progress in international expansion.

For international expansion, we will continue to consider both franchise (FC) expansion and direct investments […]

【FY24 Q1 Earnings FAQ】What impact do you expect the price revision to have on revenue and profit margins?

In June of last year, we implemented a price revision, and this will be our fifth revision. Last year’s […]

【FY24 Q1 Earnings FAQ】The market capitalization condition of 100 billion yen for the performance-based stock compensation plan is nearly three times the current level. Besides performance, what other aspects should we focus on?

Firstly, our top priority is achieving the medium-term business plan we announced last year. This plan was upd […]

【FY24 Q1 Earnings FAQ】Could you explain why market capitalization, rather than various KPIs or performance figures, was chosen as the basis for performance-based compensation for directors?

The criteria related to profit are set for performance-based bonuses. The reason we set the market capitalizat […]

【FY24 Q1 Earnings FAQ】What is the progress on recruitment?

Recruitment is progressing smoothly. As a result, this is leading to an increase in personnel costs in our eco […]

【FY24 Q1 Earnings FAQ】Regarding the economics per unit, there seems to be a noticeable increase in company-wide shared costs. Will this upward trend continue beyond Q2?

While we don’t see it as particularly pronounced on a QoQ basis, there is an increase on a YoY basis. Th […]

【FY24 March FAQ】Isn’t the mobile battery sharing business characterized by low entry barriers? For example, if a large company with an existing network of stores enters the market, wouldn’t they quickly capture the market share?

We believe that the entry barriers are not low, considering that we have captured over 80% of the domestic mar […]

【FY24 March FAQ】Regarding the vending machine model, are there any differences compared to the existing economics?

The vending machine model we are currently deploying is used by connecting it to the existing S10-A model and […]

【FY24 March FAQ】After the depreciation period for the batteries and battery stands is over, will there be replacements?

We depreciate batteries over 3 years and battery stands over 5 years. However, we have found that batteries an […]

【FY24 March FAQ】Are the units being installed in Australia from EzyCharge or from ChargeSPOT?

For installations in Australia, we plan to continue installing EzyCharge’s current model for the time be […]

【FY24 March FAQ】What is the market size of the mobile battery sharing business in Australia?

The smartphone population in Australia is 24.7 million, and we estimate that the Servable Obtainable Market (S […]

【FY24 Feburary FAQ】How should we interpret the apparent decrease in the unit price per rental in the domestic market during the fourth quarter?

Due to the price revision in June, there was an observed increase in unit price from the second quarter (June) […]

【FY24 Feburary FAQ】Why is there a predicted decrease in rental revenue in Q1 compared to Q4 in the 2024 fiscal year forecast?

Q1 (January to March) tends to see a decrease in foot traffic due to factors like weather. We analyze that Cha […]

【FY24 Feburary FAQ】Regarding the 2024 fiscal year forecast, isn’t the growth in revenue and operating profit rather weak?

Of the approximately 2.3 billion yen increase in revenue, just over 80% is expected to come from domestic rent […]

【FY23 December Earnings FAQ】In your 2024 business policy, you mention initiatives targeting inbound customers. How do you plan to appeal to inbound customers?

ChargeSPOT is available as a mini app on WeChat, Alipay, and UnionPay. As a result, users can access the servi […]

【FY23 December Earnings FAQ】In terms of international expansion, how do you plan to differentiate from overseas competitors?

First, we differentiate through branding. Being a Japanese company and being publicly listed in Japan contribu […]

【FY23 December Earnings FAQ】In the 2024 fiscal year, you are advocating for the expansion of international operations. Do you anticipate a change in the revenue ratio from the previous 8:2 (domestic: international), with an increase in the international ratio?

For the fiscal year 2024, we do not anticipate a change in the domestic to international ratio. If we can rapi […]

【FY23 December Earnings FAQ】For the international expansion into France, what time frame should we be considering?

It has been some time since we announced our expansion plans, but we believe it would be more convenient to en […]

【FY23 December Earnings FAQ】Regarding global expansion, which areas do you plan to focus on, and are you primarily considering the Asia region as before?

This year, we plan to expand not only in the Asia region but beyond. In the Middle East, we have participated […]

【FY23 December Earnings FAQ】Do you have any plans to revise the medium-term business plan?

Since 2024 is the first year of our three-year medium-term business plan, we are not considering a revision at […]

【FY23 December Earnings FAQ】Could you tell us about your medium-term revenue targets and the progress you’ve made toward them?

For our medium-term management plan, we have set a target of 19 billion yen in sales, 6 billion yen in EBITDA, […]

【FY23 December Earnings FAQ】Could you explain how the replacement of battery stands will impact profitability?

By removing stands from locations that do not meet our installation criteria and have low rental activity, and […]

【FY23 December Earnings FAQ】Please tell us about the removal status of ChargeSPOT units.

Each year, some battery stands are designated for removal due to low utilization, but the ratio has been decre […]

【FY23 December Earnings FAQ】Do you have any plans to improve convenience by installing units in regional cities within Japan, regardless of individual profitability?

Considering we are discussing regional cities, I assume you envision locations with a certain level of foot tr […]

【FY23 December Earnings FAQ】What are your thoughts on the potential for future installations?

We are increasingly able to meet the needs of large chains, leading to more installation opportunities each ye […]

【FY23 December Earnings FAQ】Could you provide details on the revenue increase of 2.33 billion yen and operating profit of approximately 1 billion yen from the fiscal year ending December 2023 to the fiscal year ending December 2024?

Of the 2.3 billion yen revenue increase, approximately 80% is expected to come from domestic rental revenue, f […]

【FY23 December Earnings FAQ】Could you provide an outlook on the number of installations for the fiscal year 2024?

We anticipate a similar increase as in the fiscal year 2023, with about 4,000 to 5,000 units.

【FY23 December Earnings FAQ】Regarding the lifespan of mobile batteries, given that the cumulative number of rentals has reached 30 million, isn’t it expected that they might be deteriorating? How might the handling of deteriorated batteries impact performance?

As a premise, our batteries are designed to withstand 650 charge and discharge cycles. Moreover, under the cur […]

【FY24 January FAQ】Did the company take any action in response to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, and were there any damages?

In response to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, we offered 48 hours of free rentals starting from around 5 PM on […]

【FY24 January FAQ】What is your perspective on the reports of slowing growth in the mobile battery sharing service in China?

The mobile battery sharing business in China has become an essential part of daily life, growing into a massiv […]

【FY24 January FAQ】There have been reports that a smartphone with fast charging capabilities (by China’s Realme) has been released. How do you anticipate this will affect the ChargeSPOT business?

The impact of faster smartphone charging speeds on the ChargeSPOT business is considered to be very limited. T […]

【FY24 January FAQ】What impact do you anticipate the reports on the development of nuclear batteries in China (as of Jan. 15, 2024) will have on the ChargeSPOT business?

Apart from the lithium-ion sector, other battery technologies face challenges when it comes to smartphones. Th […]

How will advancements in battery technology affect the demand for ChargeSPOT?

Please watch our “YouTube video” for our views on future charging needs, advancements in battery t […]

What foreign exchange rate does the Company use in its full-year forecast?

The full-year forecast for FY2023 and the Medium-term Business Plan were prepared based on the following assum […]

What types of revenue come from the franchise? (What does “sales to FC and royalties” mean?)

Revenues from overseas franchise expansion consist of the following two points: ①Sales of battery stands and m […]

What are purchased goods and how do they differ from depreciation?

Purchased Goods: Battery stands and batteries are sold to overseas franchisees, including those for directly m […]

Do battery stands or batteries require replacement after a depreciation period?

Batteries are recorded with a depreciation period of 3 years, while battery stands are recorded with a depreci […]

What are the Company’s future plans regarding the trend of advertising expenses?

As of June 2023, over 40,000 stations have been installed domestically. The battery stands themselves have pro […]

What are rounder costs?

Rounder costs refer to the costs incurred to correct the uneven distribution of batteries. They are essential […]

What is revenue sharing?

Revenue sharing refers to payments made to some installation locations or to distributors who cooperate at the […]

What are installation fees?

Installation fees encompass payments made to certain locations, such as convenience stores and railroads, serv […]

Why are there some installations in locations not listed in the “Installation Track Record” section of financial results?

Only some installation locations are listed in our financial results.

How many ChargeSPOTPass (subscriber) users are there?

It’s about 4% of the monthly users. (Domestic results as of March 2024)

What percentage of rentals are subject to penalties?

It’s approximately 3% of all rentals. (Domestic results as of March 2024)

What is the average rental time per use?

In Japan, the most common usage time is between 30 minutes and 3 hours (360 yen including tax), followed by be […]

Does rental sales exhibit any seasonal patterns?

In 1Q, rental sales show a tendency to be relatively weak due to the impact of weather and other factors that […]

What are the main characteristics of ChargeSPOT users, including age groups and gender composition?

Currently, we do not collect personal information like age groups when users register for our app. (It is opti […]

What is the financial performance outlook for the Company?

Please see the latest financial results in “IR Library” for our financial performance outlook.

What is the current status of the Company’s financial performance?

Please see “Financial Highlights” for details.

Are there any shareholder benefits?

There are none currently.

What type of business does the Company engage in?

Please see “PRODUCT“.

When is the General Meeting of Shareholders?

It is scheduled to be held in March of each year.

Does the Company hold financial briefing sessions?

Please see the “IR Calendar“.