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APA Group Achieves Record Financial Results

In a significant development for the hospitality industry, APA Group, the largest hotel network in Japan with 1,056 hotels and 142,578 rooms, has announced its consolidated financial results for the period ending November 2025. This major urban development company, headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, has seen remarkable growth over the past year, recording a consolidated sales figure of 266.7 billion yen, reflecting an 18% increase compared to the previous term. Additionally, the group's ordinary profit surged to 99.6 billion yen, representing a substantial 25.1% growth year-on-year.

This impressive performance marks a continuation of APA Group's trend of achieving record sales and profits for three consecutive terms. The results are largely attributed to the positive impact of the Osaka/Kansai Expo, which took place from April to October last year, significantly boosting demand in the Kansai region. Moreover, an overall surge in leisure activities, concerts, and inbound travel contributed to the increased revenue and profit margins across the group's operations.

Future Outlook

Looking ahead to the fiscal year ending November 2026, however, APA Group anticipates a decrease in profits. The company expects that the positive impact of hotel demand generated during the Expo in the Kansai region will dissipate, resulting in increased revenue but decreased profit margins across the group.

The detailed financial outcomes are as follows:

• - Sales: From 225.97 billion yen in the previous fiscal year to 266.7 billion yen in 2025, marking an 18% rise.
• - Operating Profit: Increased from 82.11 billion yen to 101.41 billion yen, a growth of 23.5%.
• - Ordinary Profit: Rose from 79.58 billion yen to 99.59 billion yen, an increase of 25.1%.
• - Net Income: The net income attributable to shareholders increased from 56.28 billion yen to 67.20 billion yen, a rise of 19.4%.

APA Group's Strategic Vision

Under the leadership of CEO Kazushi Mototani, APA Group has been following its strategic plan initiated in April 2010 called "SUMMIT 5" and, as of April 2022, has embarked on a new five-year initiative known as "AIM5—APA Innovative Movement." This strategy is focused on adapting to post-pandemic shifts in consumer preferences and embracing digital transformation.

With an ambitious target to expand the APA Hotels network to 150,000 rooms by the end of March 2027, the company aims to solidify its position as Japan's leading hotel chain. This initiative will leverage the changing needs of travelers and employ advanced technology in their operations.

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As the travel industry gradually recovers from the pandemic, APA Group's robust performance serves as a promising indicator of resilience and potential growth in the hospitality sector.