ORIX Corp announces leadership shuffle and restructure

Published 31/03/2025, 11:34
ORIX Corp announces leadership shuffle and restructure

ORIX Corporation (TSE: 8591; NYSE: IX), a diversified financial services group with a market capitalization of $23.61 billion, today announced significant changes to its management team and organizational structure, effective April 1, 2025. The Tokyo-based company, which InvestingPro data shows maintains a healthy current ratio of 4.38, detailed the promotion of several executives and the integration of the Osaka IR Project Office into its Group Strategy Business Unit.

Satoru Matsuzaki has been elevated to the position of Member of the Board of Directors and Deputy President Executive Officer, where he will oversee the Group Strategy Business Unit with a focus on Asia and Australia. He will also continue his roles as Chairperson for both ORIX Auto Corporation and ORIX Rentec Corporation.

Toyonori Takahashi will assume the role of Executive Officer and Group Kansai Representative, responsible for the Real Estate Sales Department. He retains his positions as Senior Managing Executive Officer at ORIX Real Estate Corporation and Representative Director at Osaka IR KK.

Nobuki Watanabe, previously responsible for the CEO’s Office and New Business, will now also oversee the Osaka IR Project Office within the Group Strategy Business Unit.

Satoshi Matsui has been appointed as Executive Officer Responsible for Special Assignments. Prior to this, he was managing the Osaka IR Project Office and the Real Estate Sales Department, along with his duties as Senior Managing Executive Officer at ORIX Real Estate Corporation.

The organizational reform is designed to streamline operations by incorporating the Osaka IR Project Office into the Group Strategy Business Unit, which is expected to enhance coordination and efficiency within the company’s strategic planning and implementation framework.

ORIX Corporation has grown from its origins in leasing to a global entity with interests in various sectors including finance, investment, life insurance, banking, asset management, and real estate. With annual revenue of $18.59 billion and a 34-year track record of consistent dividend payments, currently yielding 3.1%, it operates in approximately 30 countries with a workforce of around 34,000. According to InvestingPro, which offers comprehensive analysis of 1,400+ stocks through its Pro Research Reports, ORIX maintains a strong financial health score of GOOD.

The information reported is based on a press release statement and reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to strategic growth and global expansion. Trading at a P/E ratio of 8.89, ORIX appears attractively valued relative to its near-term earnings growth potential. The financial community will be watching closely to see how these changes impact ORIX’s performance in the coming fiscal year. Discover more detailed insights and financial metrics with InvestingPro’s extensive coverage of ORIX Corporation.

In other recent news, ORIX Corporation has agreed to sell its entire stake in Greenko Energy Holdings to AM Green Power B.V. for $1.46 billion. This transaction is anticipated to close by March 2025, subject to regulatory approvals. The decision aligns with ORIX’s capital recycling strategy, allowing reinvestment in next-generation energy sectors, including green molecules. In a related move, ORIX plans to invest $731 million in a convertible note issued by AM Green (Luxembourg) S.à.r.l. This transaction is expected to result in a pre-cost gain of approximately ¥96.5 billion for ORIX in its financial statements for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025.

Additionally, ORIX has announced a change in the ratio of its American Depositary Shares (ADSs) to common shares, moving from a five-to-one to a one-to-one basis. This adjustment, effective February 28, 2025, aims to enhance trading liquidity and broaden the shareholder base in the United States. The decision reflects ORIX’s proactive approach to increasing shareholder value and market presence. These developments underscore ORIX’s strategic focus on expanding its global presence and commitment to renewable energy initiatives.

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