Appier selected as a constituent of JPX Startup Acceleration 100 Index, comprising Japan’s top high-growth startups

 Driving sustainable growth since listing, fueled by a strategic shift to Agentic AI 　

Appier Group Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and CEO: Chih-Han Yu; TSE Prime: 4180; “Appier”) today announced its selection as a constituent of the newly launched “JPX Startup Acceleration 100 Index (hereafter: “JPX Startup 100”), which will be calculated and disseminated by Japan Exchange Group, Inc. (JPX) and Tokyo Stock Exchange.Inc. starting March 9, 2026.

■ “JPX Startup 100 Index” Selection Background

The JPX Startup 100 Index is a stock index comprising 100 high-growth startup companies that play a pivotal role in strengthening Japan’s industrial competitiveness. Constituents are selected based on rigorous criteria, including revenue growth rate, market capitalization growth, and liquidity—key indicators of sustainable expansion and market vitality.

As a TSE Prime-listed company, Appier continues to demonstrate the explosive growth momentum and innovation characteristic of leading startups. This selection underscores recognition of its differentiated leadership in Agentic AI and commitment to shaping the next generation of digital markets.

■ Recent Financial Highlights and Outlook

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, Appier achieved record high results:

• Record Revenue: JPY 43.7 billion, up 28% year-over-year (32% FX-neutral), representing sixfold growth compared to FY2019
• Significant Profitability Expansion: Operating profit increased 50% YoY to JPY 3.0 billion (JPY 3.8 billion FX-neutral), demonstrating strong operating leverage
• Transition to Next-Generation AI: Accelerated adoption of Agentic AI–driven autonomous operations, delivering outstanding ROI improvements across key sectors, including e-commerce and online travel

Looking ahead to FY2026, Appier projects continued high-quality growth with revenue of JPY 54.0 billion (+24% YoY) and operating profit of JPY 4.3 billion (+45% YoY).

This index inclusion further strengthens Appier’s position as a leading AI innovator in Japan and globally, reinforcing the company’s commitment to advancing Agentic AI and delivering sustainable, long-term value to customers, shareholders, and the broader market.

Reference
Commencement of Calculation and Publication of the “JPX Startup Growth 100 Index”
Constituent Companies of the JPX Startup Growth 100 Index (as of February 13, 2026)

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About Appier

Appier (TSE: 4180) is an AI-native Agentic AI as a Service (AaaS) company that empowers business decision-making with cutting-edge AdTech and MarTech solutions. Founded in 2012 with the vision of “Making AI Easy by making software intelligent,” Appier endeavors to help businesses turn AI into ROI with its Ad Cloud, Personalization Cloud, and Data Cloud solutions. Now Appier has 17 offices across APAC, the US and EMEA, and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Visit www.appier.com for more company information, and visit ir.appier.com/en/ for more IR information.