Investments in Development Capabilities and New Businesses Funded by Retained Earnings
First written in FY2016. 6 of 11 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
21 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group positions these initiatives as important upfront investments to strengthen its medium- to long-term competitiveness and shift to high-value-added businesses. Although short-term profit growth slowed during the consolidated fiscal year, we recognize it as a year in which we established the foundations for future profit growth. Research and development expenses for the consolidated fiscal year included ¥121.833 million recorded in the Software Development Business segment.」
Investment in generative AI, strategic product development, strengthening head office functions, and research and development expenses of ¥121.833 million were undertaken as upfront investments aimed at creating higher value in the future. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「We had anticipated a substantial decline in earnings due to increased growth investment in AI and strategic product development, with operating profit expected to decline 12.5% year on year.」
The company explicitly identified increased investment in AI and strategic product development as investment for growth. - FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「Regarding the use of retained earnings, we intend to strengthen our development capabilities to meet market needs in order to respond to changes in the business environment, while making effective investments in new businesses.」
The policy of using retained earnings to strengthen development capabilities and invest in new businesses has been continued. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「Regarding the use of retained earnings, we intend to strengthen our development capabilities to meet market needs in order to respond to changes in the business environment, while making effective investments in new businesses.」
The policy of using retained earnings to strengthen development capabilities and make effective investments in new businesses has been continued. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「Regarding the use of retained earnings, we intend to strengthen our development capabilities to meet market needs in order to respond to changes in the business environment, while making effective investments in new businesses.」
The policy of using retained earnings to strengthen development capabilities and invest in new businesses has been continued. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「Regarding the use of retained earnings, we intend to strengthen our development capabilities to meet market needs in order to respond to changes in the business environment, while making effective investments in new businesses.」
The company reiterated its policy of using retained earnings to strengthen development capabilities and invest in new businesses. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「Regarding the use of retained earnings, we intend to strengthen our development capabilities to meet market needs in order to respond to changes in the business environment, while making effective investments in new businesses.」
The company reiterated its policy of using retained earnings to strengthen development capabilities and invest in new businesses. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「“Strengthening growth drivers” ・To strengthen xoBlos's product offering, prepare solutions for operations with strong customer demand and provide a budgeting and actuals management solution as the first product in the series ・Investment in the development of new proprietary products」
Consistent with its previous policy on retained earnings and development investment, the company has identified the provision of new xoBlos solutions and investment in the development of new proprietary products. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Regarding the use of retained earnings, we intend to strengthen our development capabilities to meet market needs in order to respond to changes in the business environment, and to make effective investments in new businesses.」
The company indicated that retained earnings would be allocated to strengthening development capabilities and investing in new businesses.