Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2021

Financial Results Presentation Materials

WILLPLUS Holdings Corporation

(First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3538)

Organized by The Securities Analysts Association of Japan

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Contents

Outline of 2Q Financial Results

Initiatives in the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2021

Consolidated Financial Results

Consolidated Financial Forecasts for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2021

Shareholder Returns

APPENDIX

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Outline of 2Q Financial Results

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Japan's Market for Imported Vehicles

COVID-19 cases surged once again starting in the 2nd half of November, as the end of the pandemic remains difficult to predict

In recent months, the market for imported new cars has almost completely recovered to previous-year levels. However, on a full-year basis, vehicle purchases and registrations remain down, YoY

Forecast 2020 levels during the pandemic; then a gradual convergence to the annual average

(Oct Dec) Domestic Imported Vehicle Registrations

WILLPLUS HD's Initiative Policies

Additionally, we will strive to further improve customer satisfaction by offering as added-value a high-quality dealership experience conforming to the latest CI features. Based on our 3 growth strategies, we will continue

Transition to optimal business activities adapted to changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic - such as business negotiations conducted online and digitizing documents, etc. - all the while carrying out thorough infection prevention measures, and promote efficiency improvements to our operations.

New cars are the key to growing recurring revenue business.

New cars remain a special purchase, even during the COVID-19 pandemic, so demand for test drives at dealerships is high.

The worldwide trend towards decarbonization is making its way to Japan, making this an issue in need to be tackled pro-actively.

European vehicles have the advantage, as Europe is a pioneer in terms of EVs.

Towards the widespread adoption of EVs - which is expected to accelerate going forward - we will be promoting CapEx and providing opportunities - as soon as possible - for customers to experience EVs.

working toward increasing market share through pro-active dealership openings.

Continued focusing on new car sales, towards the expansion of recurring revenue businessAdvance both COVID-19 countermeasures and optimize internal corporate functionsCustomer footfall increased YoY for October and November, with December registering record YoY growth

Execute preparations allowing for maximum performance, even amidst COVID-19

Initiatives Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

Initiatives by the WILLPLUS Holdings Corporation

Thorough countermeasuresShorter business hoursBusinessdiscussions by reservation

Accelerating Trend Toward Decarbonization Also in Japan

World

Japan

EU: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 8095% from 1990-levels (Effectively net zero)

UKBan the sale of new gasoline and diesel vehicles

France / SpainBan the sale of all non-EV vehicles

December 2015

Following the signing of the Paris Agreement, countries around the world - with Europe at the forefront - started formulating targets and initiatives towards a decarbonized society

EU: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 40% from 1990-levels; 30 million EVs

UKBan the sale of new hybrid vehicles

US : (State of California, etc.):

Ban the sale of new gasoline vehicles

(including HVs)

ChinaAll new vehicles sold to be hybrid or electric-powered

Share of NEV(EV/PHV/FCV) above 50%

(including PHV)

Achieve a "Decarbonized Society"

Japan also formulated its "Green Growth Strategy"

Decarbonization target: "2nd half of the 21st Century" → "Within the next 30 years"

Reduce CO2 emissions by 26% from 2013-levels

Expected to revise this in 2021, to a more ambitious target)

All new passenger cars sold are expected to be electric-powered by the mid-2030s at the latest

* Electric-poweredEV / PHV / FCV

(Zero net emissions of greenhouse gases)

Share of electric-powered vehicles through to 2019: approx. 35%)

Initiatives Towards the Transition to EVs

European countries are ahead in decarbonization, with auto makers moving to EVs ahead of Japan

WILLPLUS has already carried out CapEx towards the transition to EVs, and we will continue expanding this into the future

EVs from brands carried

* Example

2020

JEEPRenegade 4Xe*PHVFIAT500e

BMWiX』『iX3

Model based on the popular X3

MINIMINI Cooper SE

VOLVOXC40 Recharge

EV model of the popular XC40

PORSCHETaycan

Porsche's first full EV

Promote installing the latest charging infrastructure at all our dealerships

Initiatives by us

Charging infrastructure already installed at 84%

of our dealerships

Additionally, we are in the process of installing

quick chargers

Cutting-edge quick charger at Porsche Center Sendai 175w

Approx. 400km of range after charging for 15 minutes

Introduce full-featured demonstration acars giving customers the experience of test driving EVs

Technological Innovation CASE

connected

An increasing number of repairs will only be possible at dealerships, as these will require exclusive diagnosis tools offered by manufacturers. The importance of official dealerships will grow

Vehicles incorporating SIM cards and allowing users to check up on the status of their vehicle or control it remotely are on the rise.

Some manufacturers offer over-the-air updates for the car navigation system and vehicle control program.

Initiatives in the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2021

Initiatives in the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2021

  • Focus on the sale of new cars - primarily of new models

  • We expect continued instability in the supply of new cars, so we will also be focusing on used car sales

  • Further strengthen recurring revenue-based businesses

FY 2021

LAND ROVER

BMW

JEEP

PORSCHE

MainNewModelLaunches

DEFENDER

5 Series

RENEGADExe

Taycan

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Initiatives Related to Opening Dealerships

Relocated and reopened the Jaguar/Land Rover Approved Shonan and Jaguar/Land Rover Shonan Service dealerships on December 5,2020

Conforming to the latest corporate identity (CI) features

Proactively Invest in Dealerships

Address CI changes

Provide various retail experiences for each brand, in conformity with the latest CI features

Provide high-quality services through cutting-edge facilities, etc.

Invest in existing dealerships

Increase the number of repeat customers by increasing the number of customers visiting dealerships, and by improving customer satisfaction

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Consolidated Financial Results

Consolidated Financial Highlights

  • Net Sales: ¥19,909 million (Up 10.7% YoY)

  • Operating Profit: ¥1,205 million (Up 61.0 YoY)

Net Sales (Millions of yen)

+10.7%

2Q FY 2020

2Q FY 2021

Operating

Profit

+61.0%

2Q FY 2020

2Q FY 2021

Reasons for the increase in net sales

Delays in new car shipments on a slight recovery trend

Sales of used cars were also strong

Recurring revenue-based business like vehicle maintenance and insurance were also strong

Reasons for the increase in operating profit

Increase in used car sales - which offer high levels of profitability

Efficiency improvements through the effective use of resources and by reviewing workflows Employee training expenses and travel expenses decreased due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Consolidated Statements of Income

Record 2Q net sales performance thanks to a recovery trend in new car shipments and to strong used car sales

(Millions of yen)

2Q FY 2020

Net Sales

17,981

Operating profit margin continued improving, following an improvement in 1Q

Trend in Operating Profit (Analysis of Changes)

Net sales were up YoY across almost all categories, primarily used cars

Increase in expenses due to an increase in the number of dealerships and personnel

(Millions of yen)

2Q FY 2020

Analysis of Changes in Net Sales by Category

Net sales increased across almost all categories, centered on used cars

(Millions of yen)

We have caught up on our efforts to address a wider variety of engine types. This resulted in a flat growth trend in the number of demonstration cars per dealership.

The percentage of vehicle depreciation expenses out of total depreciation expenses decreased slightly.

However, total amounts increased as a result of an increase in the number of dealerships and the handling of high-priced vehicles.

Total assets decreased by ¥146 million

While cash and deposits increased by ¥587 million, merchandise decreased by ¥762 million

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

(Millions of yen)

Operating CF

Investing CF

Financing CF

Balance

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents

Main reasons for an increase in Operating CF

Decrease in notes and accounts payable-trade:¥1,305 million

Main reasons for a decrease in investing CF

Expenses for the acquisition of non-current assets: ¥259 million…Expenses related to dealership relocations

Consolidated Financial Forecasts for the Fiscal Year

Ending June 30, 2021

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In addition to an increase in net sales, we are progressing above initial forecast levels thanks to profit margin improvements, etc., allowing us to exceed the initial forecast

Operating

Profit

1,160

Operating Profit Margin

Ordinary

Profit

3.3% 1,196 3.4%

Profit margin

2.2%

Based on the recent level of orders and 2Q results, we have revised the forecast as shown above

Net sales: ¥38,344 million (Up 9.3% YoY)

Operating profit: ¥1,836 million (Up 58.2%YoY)

We expect the impact of COVID-19 to continue being felt at least during the current fiscal year

Focus on the sale of new cars - primarily of new models

We expect continued instability in the supply of new cars, so we will also be focusing on used car sales

Expansion of Recurring revenue-based businesses

Improve inventory rotation and aim for management with high capital efficiency

Highlights of Consolidated Financial Forecasts

Shareholder Returns

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Shareholder Returns

Raised the dividend payout ratio target from 15.0%17.5%, starting in fiscal year 2021

We expect to raise the annual dividend for fiscal year 2021, to ¥21.77, on the basis of an upward guidance revision

FY 2021 (Revised forecast)

(Per share)

FY 2020 (Results)FY 2021 (Initial forecast)

Ordinary Shareholder Benefits

* For shareholders holding at least one share unit (100 shares) and who are stated or recorded in the shareholder registry of the Company on the record date

Number of shares held*

100 shares

APPENDIX

Corporate Outline and History

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Corporate Outline

Tradename

Representative Takaaki Naruse, President

Established Head office

Capital Listed stock exchange

First Section, Tokyo Stock Exchange

(Securities code: 3538)

Shiba Mita Mori Building 8th Floor, 5-13-15, Shiba,Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

¥218 million (as of December 31, 2020)

WILLPLUS Holdings Corporation

October 25, 2007

Corporate History

July 2008

April 2014

December 2018

Made CHECKER MOTORS CORPORATION a subsidiary

Made Teio Auto Corporation a subsidiary

Took over the business of Porsche Sendai

Entered the Kanto area in earnestBegan carrying the FIAT and Alfa

Began carrying the VOLVO brand

Began carrying the

Romeo brands

November 2017

July 2009

Took over two directly operated dealerships from Chrysler Japan Co., Ltd.

Established Willplus Eins Corporation

PORSCHE brandEntered the Tohoku area for the first time

March 2019

April 2018

Newly opened MINI Yamaguchi, MINI NEXT Shunan

September 2009

Took over the business of Jaguar/ Land Rover Shonan

Entered the Chugoku area for the first time

Willplus Motoren Corporation took over the business of 5 BMW/MINI dealershipsBegan carrying the BMW and MINI brands

Began carrying the JAGUAR and April 2019

LANDROVER brands

Took over the business of Jaguar/Land Rover Mitaka

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CHECKER MOTORS Co., LTD.

Approved Munakata

Approved Munakata

786-4, Omaru, Munakata, Fukuoka Prefecture

TEL: 0940-37-7007

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Description of Business

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Recurring Revenue-Based Businesses

The vehicle maintenance and other business has a recurring revenue-based business model

Because of our large sales volume,

  • (1) Vehicle maintenance generates a large amount of revenue

  • (2) Commissions are paid on favorable terms

Growth Strategies

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Leveling out

Multi-Brand Strategy

Level out the impact of differences in the timing of launching new models among brands by carrying a total of ten brands

Illustration of how the impact of differences in the timing of launching new models is leveled out

Dominant Strategy

神奈川エリア ディーラーネットワー

Kanagawa area dealer network

Jaguar/Land Rover Shona (Shonan Showroom)

Jaguar/Land Rover Shonan

(Approved Shonan /Service Center)

JEEP Fujisawa Shonan

Alfa Romeo Fujisawa ShonanFIAT/ABARTH Fujisawa Shonan

Kitakyushu area dealer network

Volvo Car Kitakyushu

JEEP KitakyushuBMW KokuraBMW YahataMINI Kokura

Jaguar/Land Rover Kitakyushu

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M&A Strategy

Expanding into new areas

Acquisition of new brands

(Multi-brand strategy)

Expanding the market share of existing brands

M&A Strategy

Candidate areas for 進出候補エリア new dealerships

Government designated 人口100万人超の cities with a populationofover1million

Core cities with 人口40万人超のa population ofover400,000

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M&A Strategy

Identification and execution of M&A deals

▪️Identify deals through such means as referrals from financial institutions and other intermediaries, and proposals put forward by importers and business owners

▪️Conduct due diligence only on M&A deals that meet the Company's criteria for recovering investment, and execute the M&A deals following negotiations

  • Confirm the investment recovery period, etc.

    • Perform various types of due diligence

    • Formulate business plans

    Internally consider matters centered on the following:

    • Future growth potential

    • Business synergies, etc.

    Financial institution intermediaries

    The Company approaches the counterpart directly

    Importers

    The counterpart approaches the Company directly

    • Imported car dealers

    • Domestic car dealers

    • Specialist used car distributors

    • Car rental companies, etc.

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*As of June 30, 2020

Trend in the Number of Dealerships and Net Sales

FY 2008 FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020

Net sales increased due to proactive M&A

and new dealership openings

Net Sales

Market Trends

1995

2000

2005

2010

2020

Japan's Automobile Market

A declining trend in the number of new motor vehicle registrations in Japan

Aging society with fewer children

Lengthening periods of vehicle ownership due to improved vehicle performance

Changes in consumption styles and

preferences

Trend in the number of new motor vehicle registrations in Japan (excluding kei minicars)

1996

5.38 million vehicles

Source: Prepared by WILLPLUS Holdings based on reports issued by the JAPAN AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION

Japan's market for Imported Vehicles

Growth trend in Japan's market

for imported vehicles

The number of new motor vehicle registrations has increased since the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy

1996

Number of new motor vehicle registrations for foreign branded imported vehicles

161,000

1995

2009

2020

Source: Prepared by WILLPLUS Holdings based on reports =by the JAPAN AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION

6.0%

Japan's Market for Imported Vehicles

The share of imported vehicles in the domestic passenger vehicle market (excluding kei minicars) has increased

Share of imported vehicle registrations in the number of new motor vehicle registrations in Japan (excluding kei minicars)

1996 2020

Market Share Expansion of Imported Vehicles in Japan

The market share of imported vehicles in Japan is growing, but it is still lower than in various other countries

Germany has these brands and a market share of imported vehicles of 39.5%

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The Importance of the Recurring Revenue- Based Business Model Going Forward

The automobile industry is about to undergo aperiod of great change

1970

2020

Upward trend in vehicle ownership numbers and average automobile lifespan, despite stagnant population growth

Changes in the Market Environment

Changes in domestic population and vehicle ownership numbers

70 140

(Unit:millions)

1989

1996

Ownership

Pop.

2009

2019

Households

(Unit:years)

14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7

(Unit:10million)

Market Scale and Future Outlook

Continued robust growth in the market scale and WILLPLUS HD's net sales.

Amidst a consolidation trend amongst small-to-medium-sized dealers, we will aim to expand our share through M&A

Market scale for imported new cars 2019

FY 2015

FY 2016

FY 2017

* Market scale calculated by WILLPLUS Holdings based on data by the JAPAN AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION

Disclaimer and Contact Information

These presentation materials contain forward-looking statements such as the forecasts of the Company (including consolidated subsidiaries).

The forward-looking statements concerning plans, forecasts, strategies, and other matters in these presentation materials are based on the judgments and assumptions of management, reflecting information currently available to the company. In light of the uncertainties inherent in these judgements and assumptions, and the possibility of changes in future business management and internal and external conditions, the Company's actual financial results could differ materially from those forward-looking statements. In addition, information on companies and other entities other than the Company and the WILLPLUS Holdings Group, are derived from published information and related sources. Accordingly, the Company cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information.

For investor-relations inquiries, please contact:

IR Department, WILLPLUS Holdings Corporation

E-mailir-info@willplus.co.jp

Tel.: (+81)3-5730-0589 (10 a.m. - 5 p.m. excluding weekends and holidays)

URLhttps://www.willplus.co.jp

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We will continuously tackle the challenge of presenting customers with lifestyle proposals featuring imported cars, thereby contributing to the happiness of everyone we serve

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