Expansion of the Business Portfolio Through Share Acquisitions and the Creation of Subsidiaries
First written in FY2016-Q4. 28 of 35 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: FY2026.
33 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, DIGITALIO and Startling became consolidated subsidiaries as a result of newly acquired shares. In addition, Research Panel, formerly an equity-method affiliate, became a consolidated subsidiary following an additional share acquisition.」
DIGITALIO and スタートリング were newly consolidated subsidiaries, while リサーチパネル, previously accounted for under the equity method, also became a consolidated subsidiary following the acquisition of additional shares. The expansion of the business portfolio through M&A and equity investments is progressing. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, Coum株式会社 became a consolidated subsidiary following the acquisition of its shares. June 2025: Acquired shares in Coum㈱ (currently a consolidated subsidiary) June 2025: Acquired the ASP business, influencer business and marketing business from ㈱ネクストレンド」
In addition to making Coum株式会社 a consolidated subsidiary through the acquisition of its shares, the company acquired the ASP, influencer and marketing businesses from 株式会社ネクストレンド, expanding the business portfolio. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the third-quarter consolidated accounting period, 株式会社トラフィックス became a consolidated subsidiary following the acquisition of its shares. In addition, the consolidated subsidiary 株式会社エクスクリエ (formerly 株式会社ドゥ・ハウス) absorbed 株式会社ディーアンドエム through a merger, and 株式会社ディーアンドエム was excluded from the scope of consolidation. At an extraordinary meeting of the board of directors held on 4 April 2024, the company resolved to enter into a share transfer agreement for the purpose of making 株式会社クリエイティブリソースインスティチュート (hereinafter, “CRI”) a subsidiary, and acquired all shares in CRI on the same date. Acquired voting-rights ratio: 100.00% Acquisition cost: ¥1,000.000 million」
In addition to the establishment of 株式会社トラフィックス as a new consolidated subsidiary and the absorption-type merger of 株式会社ディーアンドエム by エクスクリエ, the acquisition of all shares in CRI and its conversion into a subsidiary were completed as a material subsequent event after the filing. Both share acquisitions and the restructuring of subsidiaries are progressing. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the six-month consolidated period, the company acquired additional shares in the consolidated subsidiary 株式会社ドゥ・ハウス (currently 株式会社エクスクリエ) through a share exchange and delivered 180,732 treasury shares.」
Additional shares in ドゥ・ハウス (currently エクスクリエ) were acquired through a share exchange, and 180,732 treasury shares were delivered. The acquisition of interests in an existing subsidiary and organisational restructuring are progressing. - FY2024-Q1ReframedAnnual report
「During the first-quarter consolidated accounting period, the consolidated subsidiary 株式会社ドゥ・ハウス absorbed スキップ株式会社 through a merger, and スキップ株式会社 was excluded from the scope of consolidation. In addition, the consolidated subsidiary 株式会社ウィズワーク absorbed 株式会社Infiex through a merger, and 株式会社Infiex was excluded from the scope of consolidation.」
The focus has shifted from expanding the business portfolio through share acquisitions to absorption-type mergers between existing subsidiaries and the rationalisation and integration of the scope of consolidation. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「The group’s voting-rights ratio increased from 61.9% to 92.0% through the additional acquisition of shares in a subsidiary. During the consolidated fiscal year, 株式会社Infidex, 株式会社MDIU and 株式会社トキオ・ゲッツ became consolidated subsidiaries following the acquisition of their shares.」
The voting-rights ratio in ドゥ・ハウス increased from 61.9% to 92.0%, and new subsidiaries were established, including トキオ・ゲッツ. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「During the first-quarter consolidated accounting period, 株式会社Infidex became a consolidated subsidiary following the acquisition of its shares. During the second-quarter consolidated accounting period, 株式会社MDIU became a consolidated subsidiary following the acquisition of its shares.」
The acquisition of shares in Infidex and MDIU and their conversion into consolidated subsidiaries are also confirmed in the third-quarter cumulative disclosure. No additional acquisitions are described. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the second-quarter consolidated accounting period, 株式会社MDIU became a consolidated subsidiary following the acquisition of its shares. During the six-month consolidated period, additional shares in the consolidated subsidiary 株式会社ドゥ・ハウス were acquired.」
In addition to making 株式会社MDIU a new consolidated subsidiary, additional shares in ドゥ・ハウス were acquired, advancing business portfolio expansion through share acquisitions. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first-quarter consolidated accounting period, 株式会社Infidex became a consolidated subsidiary following the acquisition of its shares.」
株式会社Infidex became a consolidated subsidiary through a new share acquisition. In addition, additional shares in 株式会社ドゥ・ハウス were acquired, increasing the holding ratio from 61.92% to 91.5%. The consideration for the additional acquisition was ¥492.309 million, indicating progress in both increasing the stake in an existing subsidiary and establishing a new subsidiary. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, スキップ株式会社, 株式会社REECH, ノフレ食品株式会社 and ノフレコミュニケーションズ株式会社 became consolidated subsidiaries following the acquisition of their shares.」
The annual disclosure confirms completion of the acquisition of shares in the 4 companies and their inclusion in the scope of consolidation. The acquisition cost was ¥350.000 million, and goodwill of ¥272.810 million was recognised. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the third-quarter consolidated accounting period, スキップ株式会社, 株式会社REECH, ノフレ食品株式会社 and ノフレコミュニケーションズ株式会社 became consolidated subsidiaries following the acquisition of their shares.」
スキップ株式会社, 株式会社REECH, ノフレ食品株式会社 and ノフレコミュニケーションズ株式会社 became consolidated subsidiaries through share acquisitions. The voting-rights ratio for each company was 100.0%, and the acquisition cost was ¥350.000 million, expanding the portfolio mainly in the digital marketing field. - FY2022-Q2ReframedAnnual report
「During the second-quarter consolidated accounting period, all shares held in the four consolidated subsidiaries Markelytics Solutions India Private Limited (hereinafter, “MKT”), MedePanel Online Inc., Markelytics Solutions Asia Pte. Ltd. and Medical World Panel Asia Pte. Ltd. were sold. As a result, those four companies and VELOCITY MR SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED, a subsidiary of MKT, were excluded from the scope of consolidation.」
The theme, previously centred on acquiring and expanding subsidiaries, now includes the sale of all shares in 4 overseas subsidiaries and the exclusion of those subsidiaries from consolidation, shifting the focus to portfolio rationalisation and selective concentration. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first-quarter consolidated accounting period, 株式会社メタサイト was newly established and made a consolidated subsidiary.」
株式会社メタサイト was newly established and made a consolidated subsidiary, advancing expansion of the business portfolio. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「For the purpose of making 株式会社ドゥ・ハウス (hereinafter, “ドゥ・ハウス社”) and one other company subsidiaries and establishing business cooperation, the company entered into a share transfer agreement to acquire common shares issued by ドゥ・ハウス社 and a share warrant purchase agreement to acquire share warrants. On 25 January 2021, it completed all procedures scheduled for the acquisition of ドゥ・ハウス社 shares and the acquisition and exercise of the share warrants, completing the conversion into a subsidiary.」
Regarding the conversion of ドゥ・ハウス社 and one other company into subsidiaries, all procedures for the acquisition of shares and the acquisition and exercise of share warrants were completed, and the companies were included in the scope of consolidation from this quarter. The acquired voting-rights ratio was 53.26%, and the acquisition cost was ¥564.075 million. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「For the purpose of making 株式会社ドゥ・ハウス (hereinafter, “ドゥ・ハウス社”) a subsidiary and establishing business cooperation, the company entered into a share transfer agreement to acquire common shares issued by ドゥ・ハウス社 and a share warrant purchase agreement to acquire share warrants. On 25 January 2021, it completed all procedures scheduled for the acquisition of ドゥ・ハウス社 shares and the acquisition and exercise of the share warrants, completing the conversion into a subsidiary.」
As a subsequent event occurring by the filing date, the acquisition of ドゥ・ハウス社 shares and the acquisition and exercise of share warrants were completed, and the company became a subsidiary with a 53.26% voting-rights ratio. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the board of directors held on 11 June 2020, the company resolved that its two consolidated subsidiaries, 株式会社クロス・マーケティング and 株式会社リサーチ・アンド・デイベロプメント, would merge through an absorption-type merger, with CM社 as the surviving company, with 1 October 2020 as the scheduled effective date.」
The board of directors approved an absorption-type merger between wholly owned subsidiaries, giving concrete form to the integration of the domestic research business subsidiaries. The merger is intended to combine the two companies’ assets and expertise with speed and agility to provide one-stop services. - FY2019ReframedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, Union Panels Pte. Ltd., formerly a consolidated subsidiary, was excluded from the scope of consolidation following completion of its liquidation, while Kadence International Company Limited (Vietnam) and Jupiter MR Solutions Co., Ltd. were excluded following the sale of their shares. In addition, 株式会社ウィズワーク was newly established and made a consolidated subsidiary. 株式会社Fittio, a consolidated subsidiary formerly known as 株式会社クロス・ジェイテック, absorbed サポタント株式会社 through a merger, and サポタント株式会社 was excluded from the scope of consolidation.」
In addition to establishing new subsidiaries, overseas subsidiaries were liquidated or sold, and サポタント株式会社 was absorbed through a merger, indicating a shift from portfolio expansion to a phase that includes rationalisation and restructuring. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, during the third-quarter consolidated accounting period, 株式会社ウィズワーク was newly established and made a consolidated subsidiary.」
株式会社ウィズワーク was newly established and made a consolidated subsidiary, expanding the business portfolio. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The inclusion of サポタント株式会社 in the consolidated accounts from the fiscal year ended December 2019 contributed to revenue and segment profit.」
サポタント株式会社 was included in the consolidated accounts, contributing to revenue and segment profit as concrete progress in expanding the business portfolio. - FY2018-Q4AdvancedAnnual report
「During the second-quarter consolidated accounting period, Kompanion Research Private Limited (India) and Kadence International Inc. (the Philippines) were newly established and made consolidated subsidiaries. In addition, 株式会社リサーチ・アンド・ディベロプメント, a consolidated subsidiary, absorbed 株式会社ユーティル through a merger.」
In addition to establishing entities in India and the Philippines, a domestic subsidiary completed an absorption-type merger, expanding and restructuring the business portfolio and group structure. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first-quarter consolidated accounting period, からだラボラトリー株式会社 and 株式会社クロスベンチャーズ were newly established and made consolidated subsidiaries.」
In addition to share acquisitions, new subsidiaries were established and consolidated, indicating concrete progress in expanding the business portfolio. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「To pursue its medium-term goal of becoming the “No. 1 marketing group in Asia,” the group is promoting overseas business expansion mainly through M&A and the establishment of new subsidiaries.」
The policy of pursuing overseas expansion through M&A and the establishment of new subsidiaries is reaffirmed in the risk disclosures. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the research business, additional shares in Kadence International Business Research Pte. Ltd. were acquired, resulting in newly recognised goodwill. The increase in goodwill attributable to this transaction was ¥86.856 million for the nine-month consolidated period. In the IT solutions business, shares in JIN SOFTWARE株式会社 were acquired, resulting in newly recognised goodwill. The increase in goodwill attributable to this transaction was ¥59.577 million for the nine-month consolidated period.」
The additional acquisition of Kadence and the acquisition of shares in JIN SOFTWARE株式会社 are newly described, indicating continued portfolio expansion through acquisitions. - FY2016-Q4First statedAnnual report
「株式会社ショッパーズアイ (formerly 株式会社ミクシィ・リサーチ) became a consolidated subsidiary following the acquisition of its shares.」
The acquisition of shares in a research-related company and its conversion into a consolidated subsidiary are indicated.