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<Upper-Intermediate> Lesson No.19

Explaining Medium-term Management Plan to International Investors / 海外投資家向け中期経営計画の説明

0.Greetings & Ice-break (2min.)|挨拶と導入

 

0-1 Greetings

Let’s practice a short small talk that you can use to greet a business partner and start building a good relationship.

講師との挨拶を兼ねて、ビジネスパートナーと信頼関係を築くための短いスモールトークを練習してみましょう。

[Tips / 会話のヒント]

・Can you hear me clearly? 

 私の声はクリアに聞こえますか?
・How's your day going so far?

 今日はどんな一日でしたか?
・Talk about one small topic (Work, Weather, News, Hometown, Sports event, etc.)

 軽い話題について話しましょう(仕事、天気、ニュース、地元、スポーツイベントなど)

0-2 Introduction​

In today’s lesson, we’ll learn about the following situation. Have you ever experienced something similar?

本日のレッスンでは以下のようなシチュエーションについて学びます。同様のシチュエーションを経験したことがありますか?​

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- If you have experience, please tell us what it was like, what was difficult, or what you learned.

   経験があれば、どんな内容だったか、難しかったことや学んだことなどを教えて下さい。 

- If you don’t have experience, try to imagine yourself handling that situation in English.

  What do you think would be challenging?

  経験がなければ、英語でその状況に対応しているところを想像してみましょう。どんなことが難しそうですか?

Situation / シチュエーション

This is a situation where strategic direction and numerical targets of a 3-5 year medium-term management plan are comprehensively explained to overseas investors, covering growth and transformation plans.
3-5年間の中期経営計画について、海外投資家に戦略方向性と数値目標を成長・変革計画を含めて包括的に説明する場面です。

1. Read (2 min)|型を学ぶ
Let's read the following key sentences aloud!
下記の文章や単語を順番に音読しましょう!

1-1 Basic phrases
1.Our plan aims to accelerate...(当社の計画は...を加速させることを目指している)
2.We target revenue growth of...(...の売上高成長を目標としている)
3.We will allocate...(...を配分する)
4.We estimate that...(...と見込んでいる)
5.We leverage our existing...(既存の...を活用する)
6.We focus on...(...に注力する)
7.We commit to transparent...(透明性のある...に取り組む)

1-2 Essential words
1.accelerate(加速させる)
2.ambitious(野心的な)
3.allocate(配分する)
4.estimate(見込む)
5.leverage(活用する)
6.disciplined(規律ある)
7.monitor(監視する)
8.commit(取り組む)
9.transparent(透明性のある)
10.comprehensive(包括的な)
2. Try  (3 min)|ロールプレイ練習

Let’s practice the role-play.

ロールプレイの練習をしましょう!

Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)

This is a situation where strategic direction and numerical targets of a 3-5 year medium-term management plan are comprehensively explained to overseas investors, covering growth and transformation plans.
3-5年間の中期経営計画について、海外投資家に戦略方向性と数値目標を成長・変革計画を含めて包括的に説明する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Institutional Investor】:
Thank you for joining today's call. I'd like to understand your mid-term management plan for the next 3 to 5 years. Could you start by outlining the key strategic direction and financial targets?
(本日はお時間をいただきありがとうございます。今後3年から5年の中期経営計画について理解したいと思います。まず、主要な戦略の方向性と財務目標の概要を説明していただけますか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / IR Manager】:
Certainly. Our plan aims to accelerate growth while transforming our business portfolio. We target revenue growth of 8 percent annually and operating profit growth of 10 percent. We also aim to achieve ROE of 12 percent by year 5.
(承知しました。当社の計画は、事業ポートフォリオを変革しながら成長を加速させることを目指しています。売上高は年率8パーセントの成長、営業利益は10パーセントの成長を目標としています。また、5年目までにROE12パーセントの達成を目指しています。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Institutional Investor】:
Those are ambitious targets. How do you plan to balance decarbonization investments with profitability from your existing energy business?
(それは野心的な目標ですね。脱炭素投資と既存のエネルギー事業からの収益性をどのようにバランスさせる計画ですか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / IR Manager】:
We will allocate 40 percent of our capital expenditure to renewable energy and hydrogen projects. Meanwhile, our existing oil and gas operations will continue to generate stable cash flow. We estimate that new energy businesses will contribute 25 percent of total revenue by year 5, while traditional operations maintain profitability.
(資本支出の40パーセントを再生可能エネルギーと水素プロジェクトに配分します。一方、既存の石油・ガス事業は安定したキャッシュフローを生み出し続けます。新エネルギー事業は5年目までに総売上高の25パーセントを占めると見込んでおり、従来型事業は収益性を維持します。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Institutional Investor】:
I see. What differentiates your strategy from competitors who are also investing heavily in decarbonization?
(なるほど。脱炭素化に多額の投資をしている競合他社と比べて、御社の戦略の差別化要因は何ですか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / IR Manager】:
First, we leverage our existing infrastructure to reduce costs. Second, we focus on hydrogen supply chains where we have technical expertise. Third, we maintain disciplined capital allocation with clear return thresholds. This approach allows us to pursue decarbonization without compromising shareholder returns.
(第一に、既存のインフラを活用してコストを削減します。第二に、当社が技術的専門知識を持つ水素サプライチェーンに注力します。第三に、明確な収益基準を設けて規律ある資本配分を維持します。このアプローチにより、株主還元を損なうことなく脱炭素化を追求できます。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Institutional Investor】:
That sounds reasonable. One final question: what are the key risks to achieving these targets, and how will you monitor progress?
(それは合理的に聞こえます。最後に1つ質問です。これらの目標達成における主要なリスクは何ですか、また進捗をどのように監視しますか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / IR Manager】:
The main risks include regulatory changes, commodity price volatility, and technology development delays. We will monitor progress through quarterly reviews of financial metrics and project milestones. We commit to transparent disclosure and will adjust our strategy if market conditions change significantly.
(主なリスクには、規制変更、商品価格の変動、技術開発の遅延が含まれます。財務指標とプロジェクトのマイルストーンを四半期ごとにレビューして進捗を監視します。透明性のある開示に取り組み、市場環境が大きく変化した場合は戦略を調整します。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Institutional Investor】:
Thank you for the comprehensive explanation. Your balanced approach to growth and transformation is encouraging. I appreciate your commitment to transparency and look forward to seeing the execution of this plan.
(包括的な説明をありがとうございます。成長と変革に対する御社のバランスの取れたアプローチは心強いです。透明性へのコミットメントに感謝し、この計画の実行を楽しみにしています。)
3. Use  (4 min)|ロールプレイ & 実践(空欄補完)

Let's perform the role-play and fill in the blanks by translating the Japanese into English!
空欄の日本語を英語に訳しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)

This is a situation where strategic direction and numerical targets of a 3-5 year medium-term management plan are comprehensively explained to overseas investors, covering growth and transformation plans.
3-5年間の中期経営計画について、海外投資家に戦略方向性と数値目標を成長・変革計画を含めて包括的に説明する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Institutional Investor】:
Thank you for joining today's call. I'd like to understand your mid-term management plan for the next 3 to 5 years. Could you start by outlining the key strategic direction and financial targets?
🧑‍🎓【Student / IR Manager】:
Certainly. Our plan aims to [加速させる] growth while transforming our business portfolio. We target revenue growth of 8 percent annually and operating profit growth of 10 percent. We also aim to achieve ROE of 12 percent by year 5.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Institutional Investor】:
Those are ambitious targets. How do you plan to balance decarbonization investments with profitability from your existing energy business?
🧑‍🎓【Student / IR Manager】:
We will [配分する] 40 percent of our capital expenditure to renewable energy and hydrogen projects. Meanwhile, our existing oil and gas operations will continue to generate stable cash flow. We [見込む] that new energy businesses will contribute 25 percent of total revenue by year 5, while traditional operations maintain profitability.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Institutional Investor】:
I see. What differentiates your strategy from competitors who are also investing heavily in decarbonization?
🧑‍🎓【Student / IR Manager】:
First, we [活用する] our existing infrastructure to reduce costs. Second, we focus on hydrogen supply chains where we have technical expertise. Third, we maintain [規律ある] capital allocation with clear return thresholds. This approach allows us to pursue decarbonization without compromising shareholder returns.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Institutional Investor】:
That sounds reasonable. One final question: what are the key risks to achieving these targets, and how will you monitor progress?
🧑‍🎓【Student / IR Manager】:
The main risks include regulatory changes, commodity price volatility, and technology development delays. We will [監視する] progress through quarterly reviews of financial metrics and project milestones. We [取り組む] to [透明性のある] disclosure and will adjust our strategy if market conditions change significantly.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Institutional Investor】:
Thank you for the comprehensive explanation. Your balanced approach to growth and transformation is encouraging. I appreciate your commitment to transparency and look forward to seeing the execution of this plan.
4. Challenge (7 min)|応用実践

Let's perform the role-play and fill in the blanks by translating the Japanese into English!
空欄の日本語を英語に訳しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

*Let's practice this part repeatedly until we can speak it smoothly.

  このパートはスムーズにスピーキングできるようになるまで繰り返し練習しましょう。

Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)

This is a situation where strategic direction and numerical targets of a 3-5 year medium-term management plan are comprehensively explained to overseas investors, covering growth and transformation plans.
3-5年間の中期経営計画について、海外投資家に戦略方向性と数値目標を成長・変革計画を含めて包括的に説明する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Institutional Investor】:
Thank you for joining today's call. I'd like to understand your mid-term management plan for the next 3 to 5 years. Could you start by outlining the key strategic direction and financial targets?
🧑‍🎓【Student / IR Manager】:
Certainly. [当社の計画は、事業ポートフォリオを変革しながら成長を加速させることを目指しています。] [売上高は年率8パーセントの成長、営業利益は10パーセントの成長を目標としています。] We also aim to achieve ROE of 12 percent by year 5.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Institutional Investor】:
Those are ambitious targets. How do you plan to balance decarbonization investments with profitability from your existing energy business?
🧑‍🎓【Student / IR Manager】:
[資本支出の40パーセントを再生可能エネルギーと水素プロジェクトに配分します。] Meanwhile, our existing oil and gas operations will continue to generate stable cash flow. [新エネルギー事業は5年目までに総売上高の25パーセントを占めると見込んでおり、従来型事業は収益性を維持します。]

👨‍💼【Teacher / Institutional Investor】:
I see. What differentiates your strategy from competitors who are also investing heavily in decarbonization?
🧑‍🎓【Student / IR Manager】:
First, we leverage our existing infrastructure to reduce costs. Second, we focus on hydrogen supply chains where we have technical expertise. Third, we maintain disciplined capital allocation with clear return thresholds. This approach allows us to pursue decarbonization without compromising shareholder returns.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Institutional Investor】:
That sounds reasonable. One final question: what are the key risks to achieving these targets, and how will you monitor progress?
🧑‍🎓【Student / IR Manager】:
The main risks include regulatory changes, commodity price volatility, and technology development delays. We will monitor progress through quarterly reviews of financial metrics and project milestones. We commit to transparent disclosure and will adjust our strategy if market conditions change significantly.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Institutional Investor】:
Thank you for the comprehensive explanation. Your balanced approach to growth and transformation is encouraging. I appreciate your commitment to transparency and look forward to seeing the execution of this plan.
\ If you have some extra capacity, give it a try(余力があればやってみましょう)/
5. Real-world application (5 min)|実務応用

Let's speak freely with the phrases and flow we learned today. If you can, imagine your real job—it makes practice more effective.
本日学習した単語やフレーズ、会話の流れを思い出しながら、自由に話してみましょう。可能であれば、自身の実務を想像しながら話すと効果的です。​

Situation / シチュエーション
You are presenting your company's mid-term management plan to an institutional investor on a conference call.
The investor wants to understand your strategic direction, financial targets, portfolio transformation, and differentiation from competitors.
あなたは電話会議で機関投資家に対して自社の中期経営計画を説明しています。
投資家は、戦略の方向性、財務目標、ポートフォリオ変革、競合他社との差別化について理解したいと考えています。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Institutional Investor】:
Thank you for your time today. Could you walk me through your mid-term plan, focusing on growth targets and how you'll balance traditional and new energy businesses?
(本日はお時間をいただきありがとうございます。成長目標と従来型エネルギー事業と新エネルギー事業のバランスに焦点を当てて、中期計画を説明していただけますか?)

🧑‍🎓【Student / Your Role】:
(Free Speaking based on today's lesson)

Hints / ヒント
1. Outline financial targets and strategic direction
2. Explain capital allocation between businesses
3. Describe competitive differentiation factors
4. Address risks and monitoring approach
​※This is not a role-play. Please speak until you finish your thoughts.
 このパートはロールプレイ形式ではありません。最後まで通して話してみましょう。
6.  Wrap-up (2 min) |レッスンの振り返り

Let's review today's lesson with your teacher!
今日のレッスンについて講師と振り返ってみましょう!

 

6-1 Comments from student

・Good points / 良かったところ・上手くできたところ
・Things to work on / 今後強化したいところ

 

6-2 Feedback from teacher

・Good points / 良かった点
・Things to work on / 今後の強化ポイント
・What to review / 復習ポイント

 

*6-3 Questions from student (if any)

Japanese translation(日本語訳)

1. Read (2min)(型を学ぶ)|基本フレーズ

2. Try  (4min)(ロールプレイ練習)|型を使った練習
Let’s practice the role-play.
ロールプレイの練習をしましょう!

3. Use  (7min)|応用
Let’s perform the role-play and filling in the missing English!
英語を補完しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

4. Challenge (7min)|実践
Let’s perform the role-play and filling in the missing English!
英語を補完しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

5. Wrap-up (3min) – レッスンの振り返り

"Let’s review today’s lesson with your teacher!”

「今日のレッスンについて講師と振り返ってみましょう!」

5-1.  Comments from Student

  - Good points / 良かったところ・上手くできたところ

  - Things to work on / 今後強化したいところ

5-2.  Feedback from Teacher

  - Good points / 良かった点

  - Things to work on / 今後の強化ポイント

  - What to review / 復習ポイント

5-3. Question from Students (If any)

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