Bringing the data analytics business in-house through the acquisition of Lightstone Co., Ltd. as a wholly owned subsidiary
First written in FY2023. 6 of 10 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2024-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-08-14.
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- 2026-08-14WorsenedEarnings
「The Data Analytics area recorded net sales of ¥196,687 thousand, down 2.7% year on year, through sales of chemical databases and image-analysis software to research institutions, universities, and private companies.」
The Data Analytics area, which had reported higher sales for the previous full fiscal year, recorded lower sales year on year in the first quarter, while a large project for government agencies was postponed to the second quarter. - FY2026Full-year results updatedAnnual report
「The business generated revenue of ¥931,671 thousand, up 1.8% from the previous consolidated fiscal year, due to increased sales of chemical databases and image analysis software to private-sector companies.」
For the Data Analytics Business incorporating ライトストーン, the company recorded full-year revenue of ¥931,671 thousand, up 1.8% year on year, due to increased sales to private-sector companies. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「The business generated revenue of ¥383,118 thousand, up 8.8% year on year, due to increased sales of chemical databases and image analysis software to private-sector companies.」
The Data Analytics Business increased revenue 8.8% to ¥383,118 thousand through higher sales of chemical databases and image analysis software to private-sector companies. It was renamed the Analysis Software Business as a reportable segment and recorded segment profit of ¥10,493 thousand. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「The business generated revenue of ¥914,973 thousand, up 3.6% year on year, and segment profit of ¥51,743 thousand, up 91.3%, due to increased sales of data analysis and image analysis software to private-sector companies and educational institutions.」
For the Data Analytics Business incorporating ライトストーン, the company recorded full-year revenue of ¥914,973 thousand and segment profit of ¥51,743 thousand, driven by increased sales to private-sector companies and educational institutions. - FY2025-H1RestatedAnnual report
「The business offset the decline in revenue from spot projects recorded in the same period of the previous year through increased package software sales to private-sector companies and government agencies, generating revenue of ¥352,135 thousand, up 6.3% year on year, and a segment loss of ¥5,185 thousand due to foreign exchange effects, compared with a loss of ¥6,281 thousand in the same period of the previous year.」
For the Data Analytics Business, the company offset the decline in spot projects through package software sales to private-sector companies and government agencies, recording revenue of ¥352,135 thousand and a segment loss of ¥5,185 thousand. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「The business generated revenue of ¥883,414 thousand and segment profit of ¥27,043 thousand, primarily from package software sales to existing customers at educational institutions.」
Following the conversion of ライトストーン into a wholly owned subsidiary, the company consolidated the Data Analytics Business for the full year and recorded revenue of ¥883,414 thousand and segment profit of ¥27,043 thousand. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The business generated revenue of ¥548,735 thousand and segment profit of ¥2,701 thousand, primarily from package software sales to existing customers at educational institutions.」
For the Data Analytics Business incorporating ライトストーン, the company recorded cumulative third-quarter revenue of ¥548,735 thousand and segment profit of ¥2,701 thousand. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The Data Analytics Business is the segment of 株式会社ライトストーン engaged in the sale of statistical and numerical data analysis software and related activities. The business generated revenue of ¥331,316 thousand and a segment loss of ¥6,281 thousand, primarily from package software sales to existing customers at educational institutions.」
For the Data Analytics Business established after ライトストーン became a wholly owned subsidiary, the company recorded cumulative second-quarter revenue of ¥331,316 thousand, primarily from existing customers at educational institutions. The segment loss was ¥6,281 thousand. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The Data Analytics Business is the segment of 株式会社ライトストーン engaged in the sale of statistical and numerical data analysis software and related activities. The business generated revenue of ¥195,932 thousand and segment profit of ¥8,984 thousand, owing to package software sales to existing customers at educational institutions and the receipt of a large order from a government agency.」
Following the conversion of ライトストーン into a wholly owned subsidiary, the company consolidated the Data Analytics Business as a new segment and recorded first-quarter revenue and profit from existing customers at educational institutions and a large project for a government agency. - FY2023AchievedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 1 March 2023, the company resolved to acquire all of the issued shares of 株式会社ライトストーン and make it a consolidated subsidiary, signed a share transfer agreement on the same day, and acquired the shares on 1 April 2023.」
The company acquired all shares of ライトストーン for ¥700,004 thousand and made it a wholly owned subsidiary effective 1 April 2023. It aims to expand sales and cross-selling by adding the import, sale, and Japanese localization of scientific and technical software to its portfolio.