Gakken Group Releases 'Integrated Report 2026'

Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. (Shinagawa, Tokyo / Representative Director and President: Hiroaki Miyahara) released the Japanese version of the 'Gakken Group Integrated Report 2026,' which details the Gakken Group's initiatives for value creation, on its corporate website on March 31, 2026.

The Gakken Group will celebrate its 80th anniversary on April 1, 2026. Additionally, in October 2025, it launched its two-year mid-term management plan, "Gakken 2027 ~Value UP~." This report compiles the Gakken Group's journey to date, its philosophy on value creation, and future growth strategies, against the backdrop of these significant milestones.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　*English version scheduled for release in June

■ Overview of 'Gakken Group Integrated Report 2026'

This report systematically explains the Gakken Group's raison d'être, mechanisms for sustainable value creation, business strategies, sustainability, and governance, centered on "five questions." It also broadly features the businesses and initiatives of each group company, concretely illustrating the Gakken Group's overall approach to value creation.

The Gakken Group issues integrated reports with the aim of communicating to a wide range of stakeholders how its management philosophy, mid-to-long-term management strategies, and business activities of each group company are interconnected and contribute to the creation of social and corporate value. Moving forward, we will continue to address social issues through our business activities, deepen dialogue with stakeholders through proactive information disclosure, and strive for sustainable growth and value creation.

The English version is scheduled to be released in June 2026.

■ Main Highlights of 'Gakken Group Integrated Report 2026'

●Growth Strategy Centered on the Mid-Term Management Plan "Gakken 2027 ~Value UP~"

Against the backdrop of its 80th anniversary and the launch of the mid-term management plan "Gakken 2027" in October 2025, this report introduces the Gakken Group's growth strategy and value creation from multiple perspectives. A dialogue between two directors who led the formulation of the mid-term management plan shares their intentions and key strategies in their own words. Additionally, an explanation of financial and investment strategies by a managing executive officer is included, outlining the approach to capital allocation for growth.

●Sustainability as a Management Strategy

Through a dialogue between two individuals responsible for promoting sustainability within the Gakken Group, this section introduces the positioning of sustainability within the Gakken Group and its linkage with business strategies. It outlines the approach to achieving both social value creation and corporate value enhancement.

●Systematic Organization of the Value Creation Process

This section systematically introduces how the Gakken Group creates social and corporate value, by organizing its value creation mechanisms from the perspectives of six capitals, materiality and specific initiatives, and co-creation with stakeholders.

●Numerous Introductions to Group Company Initiatives

This section broadly features the businesses and initiatives of each group company, concretely illustrating the Gakken Group's overall approach to creating social value. Particularly noteworthy initiatives are highlighted as "Pursuing New Possibilities" and explained clearly with illustrations.

●Explanation of the New Governance System

Gakken Holdings transitioned from a company with a Board of Corporate Auditors to a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee in December 2025. This section explains the background and objectives of this transition, and introduces the philosophy behind building a governance system for sustainable growth.

■ Towards New Value Creation on the Occasion of the 80th Anniversary

The Gakken Group will celebrate its 80th anniversary on April 1, 2026. We express our sincere gratitude to all who have supported the Gakken Group's journey thus far. Moving forward, the Gakken Group will continue to aim for both solving social issues through business activities and achieving sustainable corporate growth. Furthermore, we will deepen dialogue with stakeholders through information disclosure, including integrated reports, and further promote initiatives for value creation.