LA Holdings

Basic Information

Stock Code
2986
Industry
Real Estate
Category Detail
Real Estate & Housing
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
July 2020
Listing Year
July 2020
Official Website
https://www.lahd.co.jp
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Overview

LA Holdings is a comprehensive real estate holding company established in 2020 and headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo. It specializes in real estate regeneration and new construction development as its core businesses, deploying diversified operations focused on the Greater Tokyo Area.

Current Situation

LA Holdings recorded consolidated net sales of approximately ¥14.7 billion, ordinary income of approximately ¥2.8 billion, and net income of approximately ¥2 billion for the fiscal year ended 2021, establishing itself as a stable growth company with a solid financial foundation. Its core regenerated real estate business accounts for over 50% of sales, meeting market needs through renovations, remodeling, and seismic retrofitting. In new construction development, it offers design-focused small apartments and luxury detached homes, while also focusing on land projects. It strengthens funding through real estate securitization and is listed on the Fukuoka Stock Exchange's main market, earning strong trust from financial markets. Environmentally, it contributes to seismic retrofitting and the activation of used housing circulation, gaining social recognition. Moving forward, it plans to concentrate operations in the Greater Tokyo Area, strengthen its non-specialized all-around business model for differentiation and stable growth. Under the holding company structure, it enhances overall group management efficiency and plans business expansion strategies including M&A in the future.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Rare listed real estate company handling both used regeneration and new development
  • Representative Director Eiichi Wakita is a former Japan Shogi Association trainee member holding 6-dan shogi qualification
  • Golf membership rights trading brokerage is nearly unique among listed companies
  • Regenerated real estate business accounts for over half of sales as the revenue pillar
  • Developing townhouses on irregularly shaped sites in Greater Tokyo
  • Has built trust through listing on Fukuoka Stock Exchange main market
  • Unique strategy in real estate securitization where buyer funds regenerate after ownership
  • Compact organization of 46 consolidated employees maintains high expertise
  • Inherits history of predecessor La Atre founded by President Hideki Okamoto
  • Strength in know-how for seismic retrofitting in addition to renovations
  • Capital relationship with Italian restaurant operator Metius Foods
  • Limits sales area to four Greater Tokyo prefectures including Tokyo for focused operations
  • Operates unique land projects without land acquisition
  • Also engages in real estate management and investment business
  • Group companies include La Atre, LA Asset, and La Atre Residential

Hidden Connections

  • Group company La Atre was formerly listed on JASDAQ but transferred shares to LA Holdings during holding company transition
  • Management with shogi trainee background applies shogi thinking to company operations
  • Metius Foods, operating Italian restaurants, is a major shareholder supporting diversification
  • Listing on Fukuoka Stock Exchange main market strengthens funding in regional markets
  • Specializes in furniture and interior coordination for new development properties within the group
  • Seismic retrofitting know-how tailored to market needs after structural calculation forgery issues
  • Special purpose companies in real estate securitization feature advanced financial structures with bankruptcy remoteness
  • Golf membership rights brokerage occupies unique position in the industry as a veteran rare market

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Increasing demand for used property renovations centered on central Tokyo
  • Market differentiation through limited models in new developments
  • Rising social needs for seismic retrofitting business
  • Capital efficiency and diverse funding via real estate securitization
  • Expanding fund investments through transition to Fukuoka Stock Exchange main market
  • Fusion and expansion in for-sale apartment furniture and interior market
  • Increasing demand for urban redevelopment and conversions
  • Rapid decision-making based on precise Greater Tokyo market intelligence
  • Strengthened sales force leveraging group synergies
  • Risk diversification through balance of used and new properties

Strategic Goals

  • Expand market share as comprehensive real estate firm in Greater Tokyo
  • Achieve top position in seismic retrofitting construction industry
  • Reach cumulative ¥20 billion in real estate securitization fund operations
  • Maximize synergies through group company management integration
  • Launch new sustainable housing and development business
  • Improve sales and management efficiency by 20% through DX initiatives
  • Double annual used property renewal volume
  • Continuously strengthen community contribution activities
  • Expand presence in regional markets including Fukuoka
  • Enhance golf membership services through ICT utilization

Business Segments

Real Estate Development and Construction Planning

Overview
Business for development planning of land and buildings as well as construction and seismic support
Competitiveness
Advanced market intelligence through focus on Greater Tokyo Area
Customers
  • Construction companies
  • Developers
  • Investment funds
  • Corporate owners
Products
  • Development planning consulting
  • Land acquisition support
  • Construction supervision
  • Seismic retrofitting assistance

Real Estate Securitization Operations

Overview
Real estate securitization operations through special purpose companies
Competitiveness
Establishment of bankruptcy-remote financing structure
Customers
  • Fund management companies
  • Investors
  • Financial institutions
Products
  • SPC establishment support
  • Fund operations
  • Asset management

Rental Management Services

Overview
Comprehensive services from rental housing planning to management
Competitiveness
Prompt response by approximately 46 employees
Customers
  • Owners
  • Management associations
  • Corporate tenants
Products
  • Rental recruitment
  • Tenant management
  • Asset maintenance management

Golf Membership Rights Brokerage Business

Overview
Brokerage and information services specialized in the golf membership rights market
Competitiveness
Information network covering approximately 3,200 courses nationwide
Customers
  • Golf enthusiasts
  • Membership rights market participants
Products
  • Membership rights trading brokerage
  • Market information provision

Renovation Proposals and Construction

Overview
Renovation and seismic construction business tailored to customer needs
Competitiveness
High-quality construction by specialized technicians
Customers
  • Individual customers
  • Real estate investors
  • Corporate owners
Products
  • Custom renovation design
  • Construction works
  • Seismic retrofitting

Sales Promotion Support

Overview
Sales support business for group and partner properties
Competitiveness
Diverse sales strategies tailored to property characteristics
Customers
  • Group companies
  • Partner companies
Products
  • Property marketing
  • Sales strategy planning
  • Interior coordination

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Information gathering strength focused on Greater Tokyo Area
  • Diverse real estate regeneration expertise
  • Management efficiency through holding company structure
  • Strong financial base and funding capabilities
  • Expertise in seismic retrofitting technology
  • Utilization of group synergies
  • Listing on Fukuoka Stock Exchange main market
  • Efficiency through concentrated sales areas
  • Expansion into diverse business areas
  • Unique strategy in asset securitization
  • Extensive experience of top management
  • Flexible response to customer needs
  • Comprehensive rental management services
  • Unique position in golf membership rights market
  • High profitability of renovation business

Competitive Advantages

  • Rare company driving both new builds and used regeneration
  • Broad technology from renovation to conversion
  • Avoids share competition through Greater Tokyo focus and limited regional concentration
  • Strength in funding via bankruptcy-remote SPCs
  • Specialized technology and know-how in seismic retrofitting
  • High capital efficiency via unique real estate securitization entry strategy
  • Rapid decision-making through centralized management
  • Exclusive market position in golf membership brokerage
  • Enhanced sales promotion through intra-group collaboration
  • High customer satisfaction from curated property information
  • Flexible response by small elite team of employees
  • Increased trust via listing on Fukuoka Stock Exchange main market
  • Secured multifaceted sales channels
  • Advanced furniture and interior for sales apartments
  • Brand power of seasoned management team

Threats

  • Intensifying price competition for Greater Tokyo properties
  • Increased burden from stricter seismic standards for used properties
  • Difficulty in land acquisition for new developments
  • Risk of revenue instability due to real estate market fluctuations
  • Decline in apartment demand due to COVID-19 and social changes
  • Funding constraints from strengthened financial regulations
  • M&A offensives from competitors
  • Risks from earthquakes and natural disasters
  • Long-term demand decline due to population decrease
  • Intensifying IT competition in rental management services
  • Increased construction costs from environmental regulations
  • Economic sensitivity of real estate securitization market

Innovations

2023: Listing on Fukuoka Stock Exchange Main Market

Overview
Further strengthened funding capabilities and market credibility
Impact
Contributes to lower funding costs and increased recognition

2022: Standardization of Seismic Retrofitting Technology

Overview
Established construction standards for seismic retrofitting by specialized technicians to improve quality
Impact
Contributes to improved profitability and market trust in seismic business

2021: Enhanced Real Estate Securitization SPC Model

Overview
Strengthened systems to maintain asset liquidity and further ensure bankruptcy remoteness
Impact
Improved fund operation efficiency and risk management

2020: Transition to Holding Company Structure and Group Reorganization

Overview
Transitioned from La Atre to LA Holdings, achieving management efficiency
Impact
Accelerated growth and faster decision-making through management centralization

Sustainability

  • Providing safe living environments through seismic retrofitting
  • Promoting resource circulation and reducing environmental impact via used housing circulation
  • Environmentally considerate development based on local operations
  • Enhancing sustainability through customer satisfaction and long-term use
  • Protecting investors by improving transparency in fund operations