IP and Technology Partnership Investments Toward the 10-Year Business Vision
First written in FY2024. 8 of 9 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2025. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2021: 2 of 9 companies on the "Worse" side.
17 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Investment securities include shares of ElectraDX,Inc. acquired in November 2025 for the purpose of a business alliance aimed at increasing enterprise value, recognized at ¥1,187.668 million.」
Following the previous investment in アイリス株式会社 and other entities, the acquisition of ElectraDX,Inc. shares in November 2025 was specified as an investment for the purpose of a business alliance. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Investment securities include ¥2,000.005 million in shares of Iris Co., Ltd., acquired in April 2025 for the purpose of a business alliance to enhance corporate value.」
The policy of investing in intellectual property and technology partners took concrete form through investments for business alliances, including the acquisition of shares in Iris Co., Ltd. in April 2025. Investment securities increased from approximately ¥30 million in the previous fiscal year to approximately ¥4.18 billion, including four unlisted shares acquired for business alliance purposes. - FY2024First statedAnnual report
「By comparing our 10-year vision with our current technology base, we will make strategic investments in intellectual property and equity investments in technology partners, focusing on areas where we are lacking or need to strengthen our capabilities.」
The company plans to make investments in intellectual property and equity investments in technology partners based on gaps relative to its future vision.