Architex Ranked 5th Nationally in Mynavi-Nikkei '2027 Graduate Job Popularity Ranking'

## Industry Ranking (Construction/Housing/Interior): 5th Nationally / Tokai Area Ranking: 11th

Architex Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture; CEO: Tsuyoshi Kondo) was selected in the following two categories in the 'Mynavi-Nikkei 2027 Graduate Job Popularity Ranking' jointly conducted by Mynavi Corporation and Nikkei Inc.:

- Industry Ranking (Construction/Housing/Interior): 5th Nationally
- Tokai Area Ranking: 11th

Ranking 5th nationally, the company stands alongside major housing manufacturers in an industry dominated by large national firms, while also securing 11th place in the Tokai area alongside prominent local and mid-sized enterprises.

This survey was conducted among approximately 35,000 university and graduate students expected to graduate in 2027, based entirely on their evaluations.

## Adopting a Business Model that Handles Housing-Related Operations In-House

Architex employs a 'vertically integrated business model' that handles all aspects of home-related services internally.

While the housing industry typically focuses on a single-business model centered on new home construction, Architex manages real estate transactions, new construction, renovation, and property management as an integrated unit. This allows for a system where decisions regarding housing—from land searches to construction, subsequent renovation, and asset utilization—can be completed within a single company.

Furthermore, by coordinating multiple business units, the company can provide proposals optimized for the overall situation rather than individual aspects, offering flexible options tailored to the customer's circumstances and life stage. Additionally, through the community service 'ARCHITEX fun,' the company continuously builds relationships with customers, balancing a stock-based revenue structure with long-term customer touchpoints.

## Providing New Value in the Construction and Real Estate Industry

The construction industry is currently at a major turning point. Architex is not merely reacting to this change but expanding the very role of a housing company through a transformation of its business structure.

By moving away from the traditional 'build and end' model and providing value throughout every phase of a home, the company builds long-term relationships with customers.

Based on its management philosophy of 'Creating the Culture of Living,' Architex provides the following value:

1. Growth Environment Through Diversified Business Development
By spanning multiple domains such as new construction, real estate, renovation, and management, the company creates an environment where diverse career paths and professional expertise can be acquired.

2. Involvement Throughout the Housing Lifecycle
Supporting customers from a long-term perspective, even after construction, to provide value according to changes in their lives.

3. Building Relationships Through Community
Through 'ARCHITEX fun,' the company provides experiential value beyond housing and continuous contact points.

By expanding relationships to include post-occupancy life and experiences, the company achieves a balance between business sustainability and profitability.

## Comment from Recruitment Manager

We interpret this ranking as a result of students evaluating our business structure and value proposition as they consider their future careers.
Our company engages in business that remains involved in the entire housing lifecycle through a system that handles real estate, new construction, renovation, and property management integratedly.
Continuing to hone these strengths will lead not only to business growth but also to broader stages where employees can demonstrate their expertise in diverse fields and succeed long-term.
We aim to grow beyond being a company that 'provides housing' and become one that supports the value of living in the long term, striving to be an organization where employees can feel their own growth and job satisfaction even more deeply.