Key Facts
• Regional Newspaper Company offers over 50% dividend yield, gaining investor attention.
• Market cap rose from ¥800 million in February 2024 to ¥3.4 billion in July 2024.
• To remain listed on the Tokyo Growth Market, a ¥4 billion market cap is required by August 2026.
• CEO Katsutoshi Hosoya aims for a ¥10 billion market cap by 2030.
• The company distributes 1.74 million free papers weekly in Chiba and Ibaraki.
• Unique hand-delivery network reaches non-subscribers and elderly without smartphones.
• July 2024 saw the launch of the ‘Regional Co-Creation Platform’ strategy.
• Strategy involves acquiring local businesses via stock exchanges, not cash.
• The platform addresses succession and inheritance issues for small business owners.
• Partnerships with three companies generated ¥53 million in revenue by August 2024.
• Advisors, compensated with stock options, actively support AI, HR, and marketing strategies.
• Despite a 51% drop in operating profit in Q3 2025, long-term investments continue.
• The company plans ¥3.2 billion in sales and ¥58 million in operating profit for FY 2025.
Summary
Regional Newspaper Company, known for its 50%+ dividend yield, faces delisting risks but aims for a ¥10 billion market cap by 2030. Its unique hand-delivery network and ‘Regional Co-Creation Platform’ strategy, which acquires local businesses via stock exchanges, are key growth drivers. Despite a 51% profit drop in Q3 2025, partnerships and advisor support fuel long-term growth. The company targets ¥3.2 billion in sales for FY 2025, balancing short-term performance with future investments.
