Hands-on consulting extending through the realization of the vision
First written in FY2016. 25 of 41 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-08-04.
Dream Incubator moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2018, 7 years before the typical company in this theme (2025).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2017: 1 of 10 companies on the "Worse" side.
19 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The initiatives focused on the four value propositions of the business production business are as follows: • Industry Production & Business Production (BP): Enhancement and evolution of business creation support • Strategy & Installation (S&I): Strengthening client commitment and addressing diverse needs • Technology & Amplify (T&A): Expanding support in the digital and IT fields • Global Strategy Co-Creation (GSC): Focusing on support for global expansion and inbound business」
The company expanded its comprehensive support beyond conventional new-business creation to include the transformation of existing businesses, and specified its service development around four value propositions: BP, S&I, T&A, and GSC. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In recent years, we have expanded the scope of our support beyond our previous primary focus, the creation of new businesses, to include the transformation of existing businesses, and have fully launched comprehensive support for clients. Against the backdrop of steady expansion of our earnings base through service-line expansion and active hiring, as well as growing client demand, we have continued to secure orders from existing clients. As a result, revenue growth exceeded the increase in expenses associated with business expansion. Revenue for the current interim consolidated accounting period was ¥2,898 million (¥2,212 million in the same period of the previous year), and segment profit was ¥879 million (a segment loss of ¥0.4 million in the same period of the previous year).」
The company expanded its support from new businesses to the transformation of existing businesses and fully launched comprehensive support. Supported by recurring orders from existing clients, the business production segment reported revenue of ¥2,898 million and segment profit of ¥879 million, turning profitable from a ¥0.4 million loss in the same period of the previous year. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「We will expand the scope of business production beyond new businesses, which have been our primary focus, to include existing businesses. Specifically, we will apply the expertise developed through new businesses to transform existing businesses and focus on providing comprehensive support to clients. In addition to strategy planning, we will use our incubation expertise and track record in hands-on support to drive initiatives through collaboration, execution, and realization.」
The company stated that it would expand its support from a focus on new businesses to the transformation of existing businesses, providing comprehensive support through collaboration, execution, and realization. Revenue from business production was ¥5,455 million and segment profit was ¥1,054 million, as revenue growth exceeded the increase in expenses associated with business expansion. - FY2025-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「In addition to growing client demand for business creation, active marketing efforts led to steady expansion of the customer base. However, revenue growth fell short of the increase in expenses associated with business expansion, partly due to the overlapping completion dates of large projects. As a result, revenue for the current interim consolidated accounting period was ¥2,212 million (¥2,088 million in the same period of the previous year), and the segment reported a loss of ¥0.4 million (segment profit of ¥278 million in the same period of the previous year).」
The customer base expanded steadily, and Technology & Amplify continued to enhance the value provided to clients. However, due to the overlapping completion dates of large projects and higher expenses associated with business expansion, revenue increased year on year, but segment profit deteriorated from ¥278 million to a loss of ¥0.4 million. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「We are expanding our service lines beyond the previously focused phase of formulating business creation strategies to include support during the implementation phase and functions such as business production and installation to address diverse customer needs. Technology & Amplify (T&A), launched during the previous consolidated fiscal year, adds a digital and technology perspective to our existing business production services, with the aim of adding value in implementation through business creation support. It has already begun to enter a growth trajectory and is making a significant contribution to expanding the customer base across the company.」
The company expanded its service lines from strategy formulation support to implementation support and stated that T&A was moving onto a growth trajectory and contributing to customer-base expansion. It is also proceeding with the addition of revenue models including performance-based compensation, business participation, and revenue sharing. - FY2024-Q3Higher revenue and lower earningsAnnual report
「The company fully launched the new Technology & Amplify practice to further enhance the value it provides to clients. In addition to growing client demand for business creation, active marketing efforts resulted in continued growth in order intake for new projects, following the second quarter. Meanwhile, personnel expenses and other costs increased as the company stepped up hiring to support business expansion, including the launch of the new practice. As a result, revenue for the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥3,451 million (¥2,700 million in the same period of the previous year), and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥493 million (segment profit (operating profit) of ¥942 million in the same period of the previous year).」
The full-scale launch of Technology & Amplify and active marketing drove growth in order intake for new projects, and revenue increased year on year. However, segment profit fell below the previous year's level due to higher personnel expenses and other costs resulting from increased hiring. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The company fully launched the new Technology & Amplify practice to further enhance the value it provides to clients. In addition to growing client demand for business creation, active marketing efforts resulted in continued strong order intake for new projects, following the first quarter. Meanwhile, personnel expenses and other costs increased as the company stepped up hiring to support business expansion, including the launch of the new practice. As a result, revenue for the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥2,088 million (¥1,701 million in the same period of the previous year), and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥278 million (segment profit (operating profit) of ¥592 million in the same period of the previous year).」
Technology & Amplify was fully launched, and strong order intake for new projects continued through active marketing. Revenue from business production increased year on year, while segment profit declined due to higher hiring and personnel expenses associated with business expansion. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「We have also fully launched the new Technology & Amplify practice to further enhance the value we provide to clients.」
The company stated that the Technology & Amplify (T&A) practice, established in the previous fiscal year, had progressed to the operational stage of full-scale launch. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「We are expanding our service lines beyond the previously focused phase of formulating business creation strategies to include support during the implementation phase and functions such as business production and installation to address diverse customer needs. During the current fiscal year, we launched a new practice called “Technology & Amplify” (T&A). T&A adds a digital and technology perspective to our existing business production services, with the aim of adding value in implementation through business creation support.」
The company expanded its service lines from strategy formulation support to implementation support and established the “Technology & Amplify” practice, focused on digital and technology, during the current fiscal year. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, client demand for business creation increased, and the company continued to focus on active hiring, marketing activities, and collaboration with companies in other industries. As a result, revenue remained strong, following the cumulative second quarter, and progress toward the full-year target of ¥3,300 million (up 16% year on year) reached 82%.」
The business production segment continued active hiring, marketing activities, and collaboration with companies in other industries, raising progress toward the full-year revenue target of ¥3,300 million from 51% in the second quarter to 82%. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of revenue, client demand for business creation increased, and the company continued to focus on active marketing and collaboration with companies in other industries. As a result, revenue remained strong, following the first quarter, and progress toward the full-year target of ¥3,300 million (up 16% year on year) reached 51%.」
The company pursued active marketing and collaboration with companies in other industries. Revenue from the business production segment was ¥1,701 million, representing 51% progress toward the full-year target of ¥3,300 million. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The Business Production Business provides strategic consulting, mainly for large corporations, focused on business creation support and growth strategy development, and M&A financial advisory services. It also operates funds using social impact bonds (SIBs), a new public-private partnership mechanism for addressing social issues.」
The company continues to describe the provision of business production services, including support for business creation and growth strategy planning. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「We will expand our service lines beyond the previously focused phase of formulating business creation strategies to include support during the implementation phase and functions such as business production and installation to address the diverse customer needs associated with implementation.」
The company outlined specific measures to expand its service lines beyond support for formulating business creation strategies to include implementation-phase support and business production and installation. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Against the backdrop of growing demand from clients for business creation, order intake for new projects remained strong. Expenses also increased due to investments in additional personnel to expand the business platform and other factors, but revenue exceeded expectations, absorbing the increase in expenses and resulting in higher profit. As a result, revenue for the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥2,033 million (¥1,639 million in the same period of the previous year), and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥799 million (segment profit (operating profit) of ¥741 million in the same period of the previous year).」
Strong order intake for new projects continued, absorbing the increase in expenses from investments in additional personnel and other factors and resulting in higher revenue and profit. - FY2022-Q2Lower profit due to higher orders and investment costsAnnual report
「Order intake for new projects remained strong, following the first quarter, and revenue increased. Expenses also increased due to investments in additional personnel to expand the business platform, business expansion including SIB, and higher outsourcing costs to offset personnel shortages accompanying progress in orders. As a result, revenue for the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥1,297 million (¥1,172 million in the same period of the previous year), and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥480 million (segment profit (operating profit) of ¥594 million in the same period of the previous year).」
Although new orders and revenue increased, segment profit decreased from ¥594 million to ¥480 million due to investments in additional personnel to expand the business platform, costs related to business expansion including SIB, and higher outsourcing costs. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Orders for new projects have remained strong, with an increase in projects in the environmental and social fields driven by growing momentum for changes in industrial structures resulting from COVID-19. This trend continued from the consolidated fourth quarter of the previous fiscal year. As a result, revenue from the consolidated cumulative first quarter was ¥614 million (¥508 million in the same quarter of the previous year), and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥241 million (segment profit (operating profit) of ¥215 million in the same quarter of the previous year).」
New projects in the environmental and social fields increased, and order intake remained strong. Revenue increased from ¥508 million to ¥614 million, while segment profit increased from ¥215 million to ¥241 million. - FY2021-Q3Declining revenue and higher profitAnnual report
「In the Business Production Business segment, revenue declined year on year due to the withdrawal from the market research business in the consolidated second quarter of the previous fiscal year and the cooling of companies’ appetite for temporary new businesses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Segment profit improved as a result of eliminating losses generated by the market research business and reviewing administrative costs. As a result, revenue from the consolidated cumulative third quarter was ¥1,639 million (¥2,020 million in the same quarter of the previous year), and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥741 million (segment profit (operating profit) of ¥654 million in the same quarter of the previous year).」
Revenue declined from ¥2,020 million to ¥1,639 million due to the withdrawal from the market research business and the impact of COVID-19, while segment profit improved from ¥654 million to ¥741 million following the elimination of losses from the market research business and a review of administrative costs. - FY2021-Q2Declining revenue and higher profitAnnual report
「In the Business Production Business segment, revenue declined slightly due to the impact of withdrawing from the market research business in the consolidated second quarter of the previous fiscal year, but was broadly flat excluding that impact. Segment profit improved as a result of eliminating losses generated by the market research business and reviewing administrative costs.」
Revenue declined to ¥1,172 million from ¥1,281 million in the same period of the previous year following the withdrawal from the market research business, while segment profit improved to ¥594 million from ¥312 million due to the elimination of losses and a review of administrative costs. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The Business Production Business provides strategic consulting for large corporations and governments, M&A financial advisory services, executive development support, and strategic consulting in Asia and other regions, under the concept of “Creating major businesses for the next generation” (business production).」
The business content of providing consulting for large corporations and governments, M&A financial advisory services, and executive development support, among other services, under the banner of business creation continues. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Professional Services Business segment, strong orders from September onward have put the business on a recovery trend, although the decline in revenue that occurred in the previous fiscal year has not been fully recovered. As a result, revenue from the consolidated cumulative third quarter was ¥2,020 million (¥1,668 million in the same quarter of the previous year), and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥654 million (segment profit (operating profit) of ¥277 million in the same quarter of the previous year).」
Strong orders from September onward improved revenue and segment profit in the Professional Services Business year on year, putting it on a recovery trend. However, the decline in revenue in the previous fiscal year has not been fully recovered. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Professional Services Business segment, revenue improved year on year, as in the consolidated first quarter, but the decline in revenue that occurred in the previous fiscal year has not been fully recovered. The company is focusing on further improving performance from the consolidated third quarter onward.」
Revenue improved from ¥1,069 million in the same quarter of the previous year to ¥1,281 million, while segment profit improved from ¥145 million to ¥312 million. However, the decline in revenue in the previous fiscal year has not been fully recovered, and the company states that it will focus on further improvement from the third quarter onward. - FY2020-Q1Slight improvement, but difficult conditions continueAnnual report
「In the Professional Services Business segment, revenue improved slightly from the same quarter of the previous year, but the decline in revenue that occurred in the previous fiscal year has not been fully recovered, and difficult conditions continue.」
Revenue in the Professional Services Business improved slightly from ¥511 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥573 million, while segment profit improved from ¥49 million to ¥67 million. However, the decline in revenue in the previous fiscal year has not been recovered, and difficult conditions continue. - FY2019WorsenedAnnual report
「The Professional Services Business provides strategic consulting for large corporations and governments, with particular strengths in business production support for creating businesses that will drive future growth and in developing growth strategies, as well as M&A financial advisory services, executive development support, and strategic consulting and market research in Asia and other regions. During the consolidated fiscal year, revenue declined significantly due to a change in the ordering policy of a specific major customer. As a result, revenue was ¥2,556 million (¥3,454 million in the previous fiscal year), and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥652 million (¥1,685 million in the previous fiscal year).」
While the services continued, revenue and segment profit declined significantly due to a change in the ordering policy of a specific major customer. - FY2019-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「In the Professional Services Business segment, revenue from the consolidated cumulative third quarter was ¥1,668 million (¥2,402 million in the same quarter of the previous year), and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥277 million (segment profit (operating profit) of ¥1,146 million in the same quarter of the previous year), owing to a significant decline in strategic consulting for large corporations from the same quarter of the previous year.」
While the services provided by the Professional Services Business continued, the significant decline in strategic consulting for large corporations caused revenue and segment profit to fall below the same quarter of the previous year, with profit declining from ¥1,146 million to ¥277 million. - FY2019-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「In the Professional Services Business segment, revenue from the consolidated cumulative second quarter was ¥1,069 million (¥1,532 million in the same quarter of the previous year), and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥145 million (segment profit (operating profit) of ¥803 million in the same quarter of the previous year), owing to a decline in strategic consulting for large corporations from the same quarter of the previous year.」
Revenue and segment profit fell below the same quarter of the previous year due to a decline in strategic consulting for large corporations, and the deterioration in the Professional Services Business continued. - FY2019-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「The Professional Services Business provides strategic consulting for large corporations and governments, with particular strengths in business production support for creating businesses that will drive future growth and in developing growth strategies, as well as M&A financial advisory services, executive development support, and strategic consulting and market research in Asia and other regions. In the Professional Services Business segment, revenue from the consolidated cumulative first quarter was ¥511 million (¥613 million in the same quarter of the previous year), and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥49 million (segment profit (operating profit) of ¥254 million in the same quarter of the previous year), owing to a decline in strategic consulting for large corporations from the same quarter of the previous year.」
While services including business creation support continued, both revenue and segment profit fell below the same quarter of the previous year due to a decline in strategic consulting for large corporations. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「The Strategic Consulting segment provides strategic consulting for large corporations and governments, as well as hands-on producer support covering the formation of teams and rules needed to realize concepts and the promotion of initiatives inside and outside the organization, M&A financial advisory services, and executive development support. Although there were no large orders from overseas, the domestic business grew steadily on continued orders from existing clients and orders from new clients. As a result, revenue for the consolidated fiscal year was ¥3,275 million (¥3,202 million in the previous fiscal year), and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥1,811 million (segment profit (operating profit) of ¥1,861 million in the previous fiscal year). Revenue set a new record high for the fourth consecutive fiscal year.」
Hands-on services continued, and revenue reached a new record high for the fourth consecutive fiscal year, supported by continued and new orders in Japan. - FY2018-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「The Strategic Consulting Business provides strategic consulting for large corporations and governments, as well as hands-on producer support covering the formation of teams and rules needed to realize concepts and the promotion of initiatives inside and outside the organization, M&A financial advisory services, and executive development support. Revenue in the Strategic Consulting Business segment declined 5.2% from the same quarter of the previous year. This was due to the absence of a large order from an overseas company recorded in the same quarter of the previous year, while the domestic business continued to grow steadily. As a result, revenue from the consolidated cumulative third quarter was ¥2,306 million (¥2,433 million in the same quarter of the previous year), and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥1,245 million (segment profit (operating profit) of ¥1,414 million in the same quarter of the previous year). The buildup of projects for the fourth quarter is progressing smoothly.」
Hands-on services continued, but the absence of a large order from an overseas company caused both revenue and segment profit to fall below the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, the buildup of projects for the fourth quarter is described as progressing smoothly. - FY2018-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「The Strategic Consulting Business provides strategic consulting for large corporations and governments, as well as hands-on producer support covering the formation of teams and rules needed to realize concepts and the promotion of initiatives inside and outside the organization, M&A financial advisory services, and executive development support. In the Strategic Consulting Business segment, revenue declined from the same quarter of the previous year, which had been strong throughout the year. Revenue from the consolidated cumulative second quarter was ¥1,480 million (¥1,578 million in the same quarter of the previous year), and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥835 million (segment profit (operating profit) of ¥923 million in the same quarter of the previous year). The buildup of projects for the second half is progressing smoothly.」
Hands-on services continued, but both revenue and segment profit were below the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, the buildup of projects for the second half is described as progressing smoothly. - FY2018-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「The Strategic Consulting Business provides strategic consulting for large corporations and governments, as well as hands-on producer support covering the formation of teams and rules needed to realize concepts and the promotion of initiatives inside and outside the organization, M&A financial advisory services, and executive development support. The Strategic Consulting Business segment had a more measured start than in the same period of the previous year, which was strong throughout the year. Revenue from the consolidated cumulative first quarter was ¥587 million (¥687 million in the same quarter of the previous year), and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥276 million (segment profit (operating profit) of ¥357 million in the same quarter of the previous year).」
While the hands-on services continued, revenue and segment profit in the Strategic Consulting Business were below the same period of the previous year, and the company described the start as “more measured.” - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Consulting Business segment, in addition to continued orders from existing large-corporate clients, as in the previous fiscal year, revenue from the consolidated cumulative third quarter was ¥2,433 million (¥1,898 million in the same quarter of the previous year), driven by an increase in implementation-support projects providing long-term support and new orders from overseas companies. Segment profit (operating profit) was ¥1,414 million (segment profit (operating profit) of ¥992 million in the same quarter of the previous year), setting a new record high.」
Revenue of ¥2,433 million and segment profit of ¥1,414 million were recorded amid an increase in implementation-support projects and new orders from overseas companies, setting a new record high. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Consulting Business segment, in addition to continued orders from existing large-corporate clients, as in the previous fiscal year, revenue from the consolidated cumulative second quarter was ¥1,578 million (¥1,013 million in the same quarter of the previous year), driven by an increase in implementation-support projects providing long-term support and new orders from overseas companies. Segment profit (operating profit) was ¥923 million (segment profit (operating profit) of ¥412 million in the same quarter of the previous year), setting a new record high.」
Revenue and segment profit increased against a backdrop of more implementation-support projects and new orders from overseas companies, reaching record highs. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition to continued orders from existing large-corporate clients, as in the previous fiscal year, revenue from the consolidated cumulative first quarter was ¥687 million (¥418 million in the same quarter of the previous year), driven by an increase in implementation-support projects providing long-term support and new orders from overseas companies. Segment profit (operating profit) was ¥357 million (segment profit (operating profit) of ¥127 million in the same quarter of the previous year).」
The disclosure cites an increase in implementation-support projects and new orders from overseas companies, with revenue and segment profit also increasing year on year. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The Consulting Business provides strategic consulting for large corporations and governments, as well as hands-on producer support covering team building, rule-making and the promotion of initiatives inside and outside the organization to realize concepts, M&A financial advisory services, and executive development support.」
The services extend beyond strategic recommendations to support for team building, rule-making and initiatives inside and outside the organization.