Future

Basic Information

Stock Code
4722
Industry
Information and Communications Industry
Category Detail
Systems & Software
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
November 1989
Listing Year
June 1999
Official Website
https://www.future.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

Future is a holding company established in 1989, deploying group management strategies centered on IT consulting, and is one of the leading information and communications companies in the industry creating new businesses fusing IT and sports.

Current Situation

Future recorded consolidated sales of approximately 48.7 billion yen and ordinary income of approximately 9.3 billion yen in the fiscal year ended December 2021, maintaining steady growth. Its core IT consulting services are provided to major companies across diverse industries, leveraging strengths in high expertise and technical capabilities. Utilizing mathematical optimization and AI technologies, it also hosts unique programming contests such as 'HACK TO THE FUTURE' to focus on developing excellent IT talent. Additionally, its 'IT × Sports' business model through sports team management is expanding. Its group of subsidiaries collaborates in IT services and business innovation, promoting multifaceted business development including DX support, education, and media operations. It is actively pursuing new business creation and technological innovation to address social challenges and achieve sustainable management. In the medium to long term, it aims to expand new businesses and create social value with IT consulting at its core.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Founded as Japan's first IT consulting firm
  • Anecdote of representative Kanemaru rejecting Bill Gates' acquisition proposal
  • Develops excellent engineers through programming contest hosting
  • Owns Siegstar Tokyo, top team in Japan Handball League
  • Strength in mathematical optimization and AI technologies with advanced service deployment
  • Multiple subsidiaries engaged in education, health foods, and design businesses
  • Maintains solid financial base and high-profit structure
  • 2,948 employees (as of December 2023), one of the largest scales domestically
  • Holds numerous achievements in big data analysis platform construction, etc.
  • Bookkeeping Level 2 certification mandatory for new employees
  • In-house innovation organization for new business creation
  • Stable company listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market
  • Differentiation from competitors through high-quality IT talent
  • Introduced comet-motif logo for 30th anniversary
  • Supports young talent development through online programming education business

Hidden Connections

  • Gained early industry trust through large-scale POS system development for Seven-Eleven
  • Business and capital alliance with SG Holdings to strengthen logistics collaboration
  • Contributed IT technology to AnGes and Osaka University's vaccine development, attracting attention
  • Subsidiary Tokyo Calendar holds high influence as urban lifestyle media
  • Programming contest utilized bidirectionally for own technology strengthening and recruitment strategy
  • Future Inspace handles customer business continuity through system maintenance and operations
  • Kanemaru Yasufumi is a prominent figure in IT industry with multiple media appearances
  • Shifted to holding company system to improve group management efficiency and build growth foundation

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Expansion of consulting demand due to accelerated DX promotion
  • Expansion of industrial applications for AI and mathematical optimization technologies
  • New business creation in IT × Sports domain
  • Expansion of programming education and talent development market
  • Revenue diversification through multifaceted subsidiaries
  • Increasing needs for IT infrastructure renewal by large companies
  • Integration of environmental and social issue resolution with technological innovation
  • Strengthening global multi-channel expansion
  • Expansion of cloud migration and security demand
  • Growth of in-house development support services for companies

Strategic Goals

  • Consolidated sales exceeding 100 billion yen
  • Establishment of top domestic share in DX support field
  • Maximization of programming education platform domestically
  • Construction and expansion of advanced IT × Sports fusion model
  • ESG evaluation improvement through sustainable management
  • Organizational strengthening through diverse talent recruitment and development
  • Maintaining leadership in AI and mathematical optimization technologies
  • Expansion of presence in overseas markets
  • Creation of new business sales over 30 billion yen
  • Deepening environmental load reduction and regional social contributions

Business Segments

IT Consulting

Overview
Services providing comprehensive support from strategy formulation to implementation, centered on solving corporate IT challenges
Competitiveness
Problem-solving by IT personnel with high technical skills and business knowledge
Customers
  • Large manufacturers
  • Distribution and retail
  • Financial institutions
  • Logistics companies
  • Public institutions
Products
  • Business system design and construction
  • DX promotion consulting
  • Big data analysis platform construction
  • AI and mathematical optimization solutions
  • Cloud migration support

Software Package Implementation Support

Overview
Implementation and operational support for package software aimed at improving corporate business efficiency
Competitiveness
Broad industry coverage and extensive implementation track record
Customers
  • Mid-sized companies
  • System integrators
Products
  • ERP implementation support
  • Accounting software implementation
  • Business efficiency package

Management and DX In-House Development Support

Overview
Services supporting the construction and execution of DX frameworks to address management challenges
Competitiveness
Comprehensive DX support from a management perspective
Customers
  • Large company executives
  • DX promotion departments
Products
  • Management consulting
  • DX strategy formulation
  • Investment evaluation

IT System Maintenance and Operations

Overview
Maintenance and operation services supporting stable operation of completed systems
Competitiveness
Rapid response and high-quality maintenance
Customers
  • IT companies
  • Major client companies
Products
  • System maintenance
  • Operation management services

New Business Creation Support

Overview
Consulting on innovative business models and technology utilization
Competitiveness
Proposals integrating industry knowledge and technical capabilities
Customers
  • Startups
  • New business departments
Products
  • Business strategy formulation
  • Market research
  • Service development support

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Advanced IT technology and consulting capabilities
  • Large customer base of industry leaders
  • Diversified operations through multiple subsidiaries
  • Excellent IT talent development system
  • Unique IT × Sports business
  • Active new business development
  • Possession of strategic consulting specialist division
  • Operation of programming contests
  • Promotion of global business expansion
  • Flexible management structure via holding company system

Competitive Advantages

  • Strength in providing problem-solving consulting centered on IT
  • Abundant resources of highly specialized IT engineers
  • Collaboration with group companies across multiple genres
  • Strong relationships with major industry-leading clients
  • Promotion of technological innovation through programming contests
  • Brand strengthening through integration with sports business
  • Accumulated experience in big data analysis platform construction
  • Establishment of comprehensive DX support framework
  • Advanced utilization of mathematical optimization and AI technologies
  • Organizational culture respecting diverse employee careers

Threats

  • Intensifying competition due to advancement of IT market
  • Need to respond to rapid technological changes
  • Talent acquisition competition with major IT companies
  • Price competition pressure from new entrants
  • Shifting needs due to changes in customer DX maturity
  • Increased operational costs from regulatory strengthening
  • Risk of IT investment reduction in economic downturns
  • Challenges in maintaining social trust and information security
  • Political and economic risks in global markets
  • Need to adapt services to industry transformation

Innovations

2025: HACK TO THE FUTURE 2025 Held

Overview
Online implementation of the company-sponsored competitive programming contest.
Impact
Acquisition of excellent algorithm talent and expansion of knowledge.

2024: Big Data Analysis Platform Enhancement

Overview
Built analysis system for management in collaboration with Sagawa Express.
Impact
Succeeded in visualizing customer's revenue structure.

2023: DX In-House Development Support Service Launch

Overview
Launch of comprehensive DX services including management and investment.
Impact
Promoted improvement of customer's in-house development capabilities.

2022: Security Lifecycle Service Launch

Overview
Deployment of safe and secure IT security services.
Impact
Contributed to reducing customer information risks.

2021: Sports Business Model Expansion

Overview
Strengthened IT × Sports business through professional sports team operations.
Impact
Developed new customer segments and enhanced brand value.

2020: Participation in DNA Vaccine Development Support for Novel Coronavirus

Overview
Provided technology to joint development by AnGes and Osaka University.
Impact
Significant stock price increase and enhanced technology credibility.

Sustainability

  • Promoting environmental load reduction through business efficiency with IT technology
  • Promoting diverse talent recruitment and career flexibility
  • Community contributions through regional sports promotion
  • Maintaining customer trust through strengthened information security
  • Promoting new business development aimed at solving social issues
  • Building sustainable management framework through company-wide DX promotion
  • Consideration of expanding use of renewable energy
  • Supporting IT talent development through education programs
  • Enhancing internal systems for work-life balance improvement
  • Social value creation activities utilizing external collaborations
  • Promoting disabled employment and ensuring workplace diversity
  • Social contribution activities to resolve digital divide