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Dentsu Group's Integrated Report 2026 Unveiled

Dentsu Group, headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, has officially published its Integrated Report 2026, signifying a critical shift in their strategic approach under the leadership of the newly appointed Global CEO, Kiyoshi Sano. This document illustrates the efforts and strategies directed at enhancing the group’s sustainable corporate value.

The Integrated Report reflects the mid-term management plan updates disclosed on August 14, 2026. Dentsu Group aims to become a 'Growth Partner' that delivers substantial impact on the growth of customers and society. Central to their efforts is a strong focus on financial health and reinforcing ongoing competitive advantages. The report aggregates essential Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that display their progress while also presenting systematic strategies tailored to the characteristics and competitive environments of various regions to foster growth in Japan and recover profitability abroad.

Highlighting its strength, Dentsu Group demonstrates the application of its experiences from the Japanese market on a global scale, showcasing initial successes that indicate a promising direction for future growth. The organization emphasizes the synergy between human creativity and AI, introducing the concept of 'PI (People Intelligence) × AI' as a vital element in value creation strategies. This approach advocates leveraging human creativity, curiosity, determination, and experience to enhance AI capabilities—showcasing Dentsu’s unique perspective on AI governance and talent development strategies.

The 2026 report also optimizes for user engagement, reducing its page count by approximately 30% compared to the previous year whilst enriching the information related to finance, business, and human resources. This evolution reflects a commitment to delivering clearer visibility on their value creation process, illustrating how management capital transitions into strategic business activities, outcomes, and created value. By explicitly defining measurable KPIs and goals, the report visualizes a sustainable loop of corporate value elevation through stakeholder returns and reinvestments.

In advance of this report, Dentsu Group released detailed non-financial disclosure documents including the 'Non-Financial Data Book 2026' and the 'Climate-Related Report 2026' on July 24, 2026, providing further insights into their sustainability initiatives and governance practices.

Key Contents of Integrated Report 2026

• - Message from Global CEO Kiyoshi Sano
• - Overview of Dentsu’s external environment
• - Value Creation Process
• - Dentsu's Materiality and Sustainability Strategy
• - Financial Strategy and Updates on Mid-Term Management Plan
• - Regional strategies for growth in Japan, the Americas, EMEA, and APAC
• - Global rollout of strengths developed in the Japanese market and its examples
• - AI-driven business transformation and an AI-native operating model
• - Talent development strategy incorporating 'PI × AI'
• - Addressing social challenges through business initiatives
• - Governance framework underpinning operations and AI strategies
• - Message from the Board Chair

While the report offers critical insights, readers are reminded that it contains forward-looking statements involving risks and uncertainties that may lead actual results to differ significantly. Additional cautionary notes concerning future forecasts are included within the Integrated Report 2026.

For inquiries regarding this release, please contact: Dentsu Group Corporate Communications Office, Koji Koshiba, Nakagawa at [email protected]