| 1964 |
Orix has supported customer corporate management and business growth since its founding in 1964. |
| 1964 |
Since its founding in 1964, ORIX has supported its customers' corporate management and business growth. Its corporate finance business and services include leasing and loans for domestic companies, as well as responding to diverse customer needs such as business succession and retirement benefit system development. |
| 1964-04 |
In April 1964, Nippon Cotton Industries (now Sojitz Corporation) and Sanwa Bank (now MUFG Bank) established Orient Lease (now Orix Corporation) with the participation of two trading companies, four banks, and others, recognizing the future potential of the leasing industry in Japan. |
| 1970-04 |
In April 1970, listed on the Second Section of the Osaka Securities Exchange. |
| 1971 |
In 1971, started ship leasing business and accumulated know-how by operating and managing leased ships returned during the shipping recession. |
| 1971 |
Started with establishing the first overseas local subsidiary in Hong Kong in 1971. |
| 1971 |
Started a ship leasing business and accumulated know-how by operating and managing leased ships returned due to the shipping recession. |
| 1972 |
Established Orient Lease Interior (now Orix Corporation) in 1972, which handled store interiors. |
| 1972 |
Established a local subsidiary in Singapore in 1972. |
| 1973 |
Established Orient Auto Lease (now Orix Auto Corporation) in 1973. |
| 1973-02 |
Listed on the Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya Stock Exchanges First Sections in February 1973. |
| 1975 |
Established a local subsidiary in Korea in 1975. |
| 1976 |
Established Orient Measuring Instrument Rental (now Orix Rentec) in 1976, Japan's first electronic measuring instrument rental company. |
| 1977 |
Established a local subsidiary in the Philippines in 1977. |
| 1978 |
Entered aircraft finance business in 1978, established a dedicated aircraft leasing company in Ireland in 1991, and started aircraft operating lease business, accumulating know-how in the aircraft industry. |
| 1978 |
Established a local subsidiary in Thailand in 1978. |
| 1978 |
In 1978, the company entered the aircraft finance business. |
| 1979 |
Established Family Credit (renamed Orix Credit in 1989), a credit card company, in 1979. |
| 1980 |
In 1980, Yoshihiko Miyauchi (now Senior Chairman) succeeded Hiroo Kaneko as President. |
| 1980 |
In 1980, entered quick lease business with the establishment of housing loan operations and general-purpose equipment division (now QL Sales Department). |
| 1983 |
In 1983, established Orient Capital Co., Ltd. (now Orix Capital Co., Ltd.), which engaged in venture capital business. |
| 1985 |
In 1985, established Budget Rent-a-Car Co., Ltd. (now Orix Auto Corporation). |
| 1986 |
In 1986, expanded into the rental business of single apartments, which later became the foundation of the real estate business, thereby expanding the business domain. |
| 1986 |
In 1986, established Akane Securities Co., Ltd. (renamed Orix Securities Co., Ltd. in 1995, merged with Monex Securities Co., Ltd. in 2010). |
| 1986 |
In 1986, promoted diversification by participating in the capital of Osaka City Okada Co., Ltd. (now Orix Interior Co., Ltd.), a real estate rental and management company. |
| 1988 |
In 1988, acquired Hankyu Braves (now Orix Buffaloes), entering professional baseball team management. |
| 1989 |
In 1989, to align with the actual state of developing international and multifaceted financial services, and to strengthen the ties among group companies, introduced group CI and changed the company name from Orient Lease Co., Ltd. to Orix Corporation. |
| 1991 |
Established a dedicated aircraft leasing company in Ireland in 1991, and started aircraft operating lease business, accumulating know-how in the aircraft industry. |
| 1991 |
In 1991, established Orix Life Insurance Co., Ltd. and entered the life insurance business. |
| 1991 |
Established an aircraft leasing company in Ireland in 1991 and started the aircraft operating lease business. |
| 1993 |
The condominium subdivision business started in 1993. |
| 1996 |
In 1996, formed Japan's first corporate investor-oriented ship investment business (small-lot), leveraging experience in the shipping business to arrange numerous investment projects. |
| 1996 |
Formed Japan's first ship investment business (small lot) for corporate investors. |
| 1997 |
In 1997, acquired lease receivables, |
| 1997-09 |
In September 1997, Orix Life Insurance Co., Ltd. launched a revolutionary direct mail sales method for life insurance. |
| 1998 |
In 1998, acquired Yamaichi Trust Bank Co., Ltd. (now Orix Bank Co., Ltd.), and now handles unique products such as internet-only fixed deposits and real estate investment loans. |
| 1998 |
In 1998, established Orix Environment Co., Ltd. and began environmental business. |
| 1998 |
In 1998, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, strengthening corporate governance by voluntarily subjecting itself to the strict regulations of the SEC (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). |
| 1999 |
In 1999, established Orix Credit Collection Co., Ltd. (transferred in July 2025). |
| 1999 |
In 1999, established Orix Real Estate Co., Ltd. (now Orix Real Estate Co., Ltd.), consolidating the condominium subdivision business started in 1993 and office building development business, pursuing expertise in real estate. |
| 2000 |
In 2000, invested in Aozora Bank Co., Ltd., and in 2005, participated in the capital of Daikyo Co., Ltd. |
| 2002 |
In 2002, launched the Environmental Energy Department and established Orix Resource Circulation Co., Ltd., creating a service provision system toward a low-carbon society. |
| 2004 |
In 2004, established a rental company in Tianjin; in 2005, established a leasing company in Shanghai; and in 2009, established the China headquarters in Dalian. |
| 2005 |
In 2005, established a leasing company in Shanghai, and in 2009, established the China headquarters in Dalian. |
| 2005 |
In 2005, participated financially in Daikyo Co., Ltd. |
| 2007-03 |
In the fiscal year ending March 2007, net profit was 196.5 billion yen, and the group employed 16,662 people. |
| 2008-09 |
The Lehman Shock in September 2008 caused dysfunction in the capital markets and a rapid contraction of credit. |
| 2009 |
In 2009, established its China headquarters in Dalian City. |
| 2011-03-11 |
Triggered by the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011, societal values shifted towards de-nuclear and renewable energy initiatives. Biomass power plants began operation in September 2011, supported by the renewable energy fixed-price purchase system started in July 2012, leading to the launch of mega-solar and rooftop solar power projects. |
| 2011-09 |
Biomass power plant commenced operation in September 2011. |
| 2012 |
In 2012, inland aquariums |
| 2012-07 |
The renewable energy fixed-price purchase system started in July 2012. |
| 2013-07 |
In July 2013, a Dutch asset management company Robeco Group N.V. (now ORIX Corporation Europe N.V.) was acquired from the major Dutch financial institution Rabobank, with its headquarters in Rotterdam, Netherlands. |
| 2016 |
In 2016, the company launched a new business segment called concession business. |
| 2016 |
In 2016, through its US subsidiary ORIX USA Corporation, the company acquired Boston Financial Investment Management L.P., the largest LIHTC syndicator in the United States, and expanded its global asset management business. |
| 2016 |
In 2016, the company established Kansai Airport Co., Ltd. in joint venture with VINCI Airports S.A.S., a French airport operator, and is involved in the operation of Kansai International Airport, Osaka International Airport, and Kobe Airport. |
| 2018 |
In 2018, the company established ORIX Renewable Energy Management Co., Ltd. and started operations, management, and maintenance of solar power plants. |
| 2019 |
In 2019, the company launched a new business brand called 'ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS' for hotel and inn management, expanding its operations. |
| 2019 |
In 2019, the company fully acquired Daikyo Co., Ltd. and started integrated management as part of the ORIX Group's real estate division. |
| 2023 |
In 2023, the company announced the 'ORIX Group Purpose & Culture'. |
| 2024 |
In 2024, the company conducted a preliminary town development. |
| 2025 |
In 2025, the company formulated the 'ORIX Group Growth Strategy 2035'. |
