ORIX(US:IX)2021-02-08 10:13Financial Performance - ORIX Corporation reported net income of 142.0 billion JPY, a 42% year-over-year decrease, achieving 75% of the full-year forecast of 190.0 billion JPY[2,3] - The annualized Return on Equity (ROE) stood at 6.4%[2,3] - Net income showed a quarter-over-quarter recovery, increasing from 43.8 billion JPY in Q2 to 48.2 billion JPY in Q3[2,3] - Segment profits totaled 231.4 billion JPY, down 37.6% year-over-year, a decrease of 139.4 billion JPY[5,9] Shareholder Returns and Investments - The company completed a share buyback program of 44.2 billion JPY[2] - Approximately 400 billion JPY was invested in Environment & Energy and asset management sectors[3] - ORIX maintains its plan for a full-year dividend of 76 JPY per share or a 50% payout ratio, whichever is higher[2] COVID-19 Impact and Financial Soundness - The negative impact of COVID-19 on business segments decreased in Q3, with the total impact estimated at approximately -18 billion JPY, compared to approximately -27 billion JPY in Q2[10] - ORIX secured high liquidity and maintained an A credit rating or higher, with S&P, Moody's, and Fitch reaffirming A- ratings and R&I rating at AA-[3,18]