Premium Group

Basic Information

Stock Code
7199
Industry
Other Financial Services
Category Detail
Consumer & Business Finance
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
May 2015
Listing Year
December 2017
Official Website
https://www.premium-group.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

Premium Group is a growing financial company established in 2015, headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, centering on auto credit finance business and expanding other services.

Current Situation

Premium Group mainly develops finance business centered on auto credit and car leasing. It is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market and has over 660 consolidated employees. In recent years, it has expanded into Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia, promoting global expansion. It has established multiple related companies to strengthen breakdown warranties and automotive-related services. It is focusing on expanding the mobility field through technology development and joint ventures. It is also working on sustainability and social contributions to coexist with local communities. In the medium to long term, it positions expansion in the Southeast Asian market as a growth driver, emphasizing the utilization of digital technology and improvement of customer services. With increased capital strength and a stable financial base, it is actively investing in new businesses to aim for sustainable growth.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Started from finance business and achieved diversification in a short period.
  • Growth company that listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime in 8 years since establishment.
  • Advanced in local subsidiary deployment in Southeast Asian countries within the industry.
  • Early introduction of vehicle IoT services to promote digitalization.
  • Number of breakdown warranty contracts is top class domestically.
  • Established specialized training company within the group to focus on talent development.
  • Long-accumulated expertise in debt collection and vehicle repossession.
  • Actively investing in mobility-related IT development.
  • Holding company structure with diverse subsidiaries.
  • Improved trust through regionally rooted financial services.
  • High customer satisfaction for warranties for used car buyers.
  • Car Premia site is a unique vehicle information platform.

Hidden Connections

  • Capital and business collaboration with parent company Marubeni contributed to business expansion.
  • Accelerated overseas expansion through partnership with Thailand Stock Exchange-listed company.
  • Historical relationship with IDOM (formerly Gulliver), which operates used car wholesale business.
  • Subsidiary Premia Soft Planner supports the group with IT development.
  • Collaborating with diverse investment funds after parent company change.
  • Pioneering company that strengthened digital contracts during the pandemic.
  • Established strengths through bundled sales of auto leases and breakdown warranties.
  • Has group companies in three countries: Thailand, Philippines, and Indonesia.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Expansion of automotive finance market in Southeast Asia
  • Improvement of vehicle management services through IoT technology
  • Increasing demand for breakdown warranties related to used cars
  • Efficiency of contract procedures accelerating digitalization
  • Product development responding to diversifying customer needs
  • Promotion of sustainable sustainability management
  • Increase in borrowing demand due to positive changes in financial environment
  • Spread of mobility services in emerging markets
  • Operational efficiency through in-group synergy effects
  • Expansion of new car lease proposals for younger generations

Strategic Goals

  • Achieve overseas sales ratio of over 40%
  • Complete group digitalization and strengthen AI utilization
  • Integrate sustainability goals and realize environmental impact reduction
  • Establish leadership in domestic and international vehicle-related service markets
  • Expand diverse customer base and achieve over 90% customer satisfaction
  • Aim for new business sales exceeding ¥10 billion
  • Permanent establishment of advanced talent development programs
  • Build business structure capable of rapid response to market changes
  • Strengthen collaboration among related subsidiaries and maximize group synergies
  • Improve profitability and efficiency of debt management and collection business

Business Segments

Finance Services

Overview
Provides automotive finance products and management services to corporations and dealers.
Competitiveness
Diverse finance products and fast approval response
Customers
  • Used car dealers
  • New car dealers
  • Corporate customers
  • Rental car companies
  • Car leasing companies
  • Financial institutions
Products
  • Auto credit
  • Loan products
  • Leasing plans
  • Debt management services

Breakdown Warranty Business

Overview
Contributes to customer trust by providing breakdown warranties and related services for used cars.
Competitiveness
Rapid repair response through nationwide network
Customers
  • Used car dealers
  • Repair shops
  • Automotive sales chains
  • Customer warranty services
Products
  • Breakdown warranty programs
  • Service contracts
  • After-sales services

Auto Mobility Services

Overview
Supports operational efficiency through IoT vehicle management and maintenance support.
Competitiveness
IT technology utilization and services closely tied to the field
Customers
  • Car leasing companies
  • Rental car operators
  • Repair shops
  • Vehicle management companies
Products
  • Vehicle management systems
  • IoT vehicle terminals
  • Maintenance management
  • Data analysis services

IT Software Development

Overview
Develops and provides IT solutions for mobility-related companies.
Competitiveness
Industry-specialized customization development capabilities
Customers
  • Automotive sales companies
  • Mobility service providers
  • Insurance companies
  • Related financial institutions
Products
  • Business management software
  • Customer management systems
  • IoT-linked apps
  • Leasing and loan management tools

Debt Collection Services

Overview
Business area for debt management and specialized vehicle repossession.
Competitiveness
Compliance with laws and regulations and extensive collection expertise
Customers
  • Financial institutions
  • Auto loan companies
  • Leasing companies
  • Dealers
Products
  • Debt management and collection services
  • Non-performing debt processing
  • Vehicle repossession services

Training and Education Services

Overview
Education services to improve skills of employees and the entire group.
Competitiveness
Training content tailored to industry needs
Customers
  • Group company employees
  • Dealer staff
  • Service providers
Products
  • Business training programs
  • Skill-up courses
  • Management education

Membership Organization Management

Overview
Promotes collaboration and information dissemination through membership organizations.
Competitiveness
Network formation with diverse operators
Customers
  • Mobility operators
  • User members
  • Industry associations
Products
  • Membership services
  • Event management
  • Information support

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Industry-specialized finance expertise
  • Overseas expansion track record in Southeast Asia, etc.
  • Diverse group subsidiary network
  • IT services leveraging technological capabilities
  • Comprehensive breakdown warranty services
  • Rapid debt collection system
  • Strong customer relationship building
  • Advanced approval system
  • Flexible leasing product design
  • Abundant fundraising capabilities
  • Balance of local closeness and global management
  • Growth orientation through sustained investments
  • High-specialty training business
  • Comprehensive customer support system
  • Wide sales channel deployment

Competitive Advantages

  • Achieved business diversification specialized in automotive finance
  • Expands market through local subsidiaries in overseas countries
  • Provides integrated services through collaboration of in-group breakdown warranties and IT services
  • Reliability and fundraising strength from Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime listing
  • Differentiation through advanced vehicle management IoT services
  • Addresses diverse customer needs with flexible finance plans
  • Strong debt management expertise and vehicle repossession system
  • High market share gained by close ties to regional used car sales
  • Promotes employee skill improvement with comprehensive education and training programs
  • Achieves stable management through group-overseeing holding company structure
  • Expands customer touchpoints through diverse sales channels and direct sales
  • Realizes global services through collaboration with overseas bases
  • Enhances brand value with customer satisfaction-focused warranty services
  • Secures competitiveness through highly flexible management decisions
  • Increases corporate value through social contributions and sustainability promotion

Threats

  • Intensifying competition in domestic used car market
  • Decline in auto demand due to COVID-19 impact
  • Risks from changes in legal regulations affecting business environment
  • Changes in finance demand due to electrification and car sharing of used cars
  • Emergence of local competitors in overseas markets
  • Delays in responding to rapid advancements in digital technology
  • Increase in customer borrowing costs due to rising interest rates
  • Impact of exchange rate fluctuations on earnings
  • Increasing cybersecurity risks
  • Asset management risks from natural disasters, etc.
  • Rising customer credit risks
  • Challenges in talent acquisition and development

Innovations

2022: Expansion in Southeast Asian Market and Strengthening of Local Subsidiaries

Overview
Expanded local subsidiaries and joint ventures in Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia to increase market share.
Impact
Expansion of overseas sales ratio and strengthening of growth base

2021: Introduction of Vehicle IoT Management System

Overview
Launched vehicle management service using automotive IoT devices to improve operational efficiency.
Impact
10% reduction in operating costs and improved customer satisfaction

2020: Construction of Nationwide Network for Breakdown Warranty Business

Overview
Established and made subsidiary Premia Warranty Service Co. to deploy warranty service network nationwide.
Impact
15% sales growth from increased contracts

2023: Development of Online Contract Platform

Overview
Digitalization of credit contracts for faster processing and improved customer convenience.
Impact
50% reduction in contract processing time

2024: Introduction of AI-Based Customer Credit Evaluation System

Overview
Improved approval accuracy and efficiency by introducing AI-utilizing risk evaluation system.
Impact
5% reduction in non-performing loan ratio

2022: Mobility Maintenance AI Support

Overview
Launched service using AI technology for vehicle failure prediction and maintenance support.
Impact
8% reduction in maintenance costs

2021: Launch of Sustainability Management Strengthening Program

Overview
Formulated and implemented management policy focusing on reducing environmental impact and social contributions.
Impact
Improved CSR evaluation and customer trust

Sustainability

  • Promotion of introducing environmentally friendly auto lease vehicles
  • Used car safety awareness activities for local communities
  • Workplace environment improvements prioritizing employee well-being
  • Promotion of recycled parts utilization and waste reduction
  • Energy efficiency improvements and green operations for IT systems
  • Strengthening environmental impact management in supply chain
  • Provision of eco-driving support services for customers
  • Active participation in local events and cleanup activities
  • Promotion of sustainability education across the group
  • Formulation of long-term plan toward carbon neutrality