Source disclosure: February 17, 2026
Hutzper Inc. [478A.T]
TOKYO, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Hutzper Inc., represented by President and CEO Yo Nishi, disclosed detailed answers to questions from shareholders and investors regarding its fiscal year ended December 2025. The company's stock code is 478A on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Growth Market.
In response to inquiries about revenue breakdowns, Hutzper reported that its total sales amounted to 1,256 million yen, distributed as follows: image recognition AI services contributed 911 million yen, analysis AI services brought in 307 million yen, and other AI services added 36 million yen. Regarding active client numbers, the firm noted an increase of new clients to 67 companies during the fiscal period, bringing the total number of active trading partners to 147.
Concerning the decrease in order backlog compared to the previous year, Hutzper attributed this to a large hardware delivery in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, which caused the backlog to drop by 35 million yen to 355 million yen. However, despite the reduction, the company highlighted significant growth over the past two years, noting a fourfold increase since the prior-to-prior period and a 40 percent rise in terms of volume. To address the decline, Hutzper plans to focus on lead generation activities such as exhibition participation and partner inflows to improve performance early on.
Regarding future business strategies, the company confirmed that its projected earnings for the fiscal year ending December 2026 align with previously announced capital usage plans outlined in its prospectus, including investments totaling 400 million yen for the fiscal year ending December 2026 and 5.5 billion yen for the subsequent year. Additional expenses will primarily be directed towards personnel costs, particularly recruitment fees and one-time relocation costs estimated at several million yen. No special gains or losses were anticipated in the near term.
Hutzper also addressed concerns around rising semiconductor memory prices and electronic component costs, stating that while prolonged procurement times could impact operations, their individualized quotation and post-order procurement process mitigates direct cost increases to customers. As such, any price hikes would have minimal effect on overall profitability.
The company further discussed its competitive edge in the market, emphasizing its robust AI construction capabilities and comprehensive service offerings from hardware selection through installation and AI development. Additionally, it mentioned ongoing efforts to enhance cloud-based learning support and data management, positioning itself uniquely within the industry. For future hiring, Hutzper aims to recruit engineers specializing in core algorithm development, data analytics, hardware expertise, and software engineering, aiming for a balanced team composition.
When asked about expansion plans, both domestically and internationally, Hutzper indicated intentions to establish regional offices across Japan to cover nationwide projects effectively. Internationally, Southeast Asia, specifically Thailand, was identified as a potential target due to the high presence of Japanese firms there. Lastly, concerning shareholder returns, the company stated its preference for reinvesting profits back into growth initiatives until stable growth rates allow for dividend distribution considerations.
Note: Financial figures from the earnings presentation have been removed pending correction. For accurate figures, refer to the company's earnings summary (kessan tanshin) filed separately on TDNet.
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