I would like to extend my sincere New Year’s greetings.
While the global economy continues to be supported by investment in areas such as AI, a variety of uncertainties remain, and the outlook is still difficult to predict. Against this backdrop, the business environment surrounding us is changing at an unprecedented pace. In times of rapid change, Ricoh strongly recognizes the importance of building a solid and resilient business foundation. By steadily advancing our transformation into a digital services company and further enhancing our earnings capability, Ricoh will work to achieve sustainable growth.
Through our Corporate Value Improvement Project, we have been working to reform our earnings structure and strengthen our business foundation. Building on the results we have accumulated to date, we will further accelerate our transformation. By continuously engaging sincerely with the challenges faced by society and our customers, we will continue to evolve together with our customers and work to create and deliver new value.
At the same time, we will further advance and deepen our ESG management by responding to rising customer expectations in business engagements and contributing to the resolution of social issues through our business.
In February this year, Ricoh will mark a major milestone—our 90th anniversary. Our 90-year journey has by no means been a smooth one. Even so, by carrying forward the spirit of challenge that has guided us since our founding, staying close to our customers’ work, and continuing to support its evolution, we have progressed to where we are today. This history has been built through the efforts of each employee, together with the support of our various stakeholders. Looking ahead, Ricoh will continue to move forward as one global group, evolving toward our next stage of growth.
In 2026, the Ricoh Group will continue to clearly chart a path for transformation toward the future and contribute to the realization of “Fulfillment through Work” for our customers.
I look forward to your continued support in the year ahead.