Announced details
Multilingual communication in US educational settings; multilingual support in each region
US sub-subsidiary operating margin for August 2026: 14.9%; European sub-subsidiary operating margin for the same month: 29.5%. The European sub-subsidiary achieved an annual operating profit improvement of approximately ¥300 million.
The European sub-subsidiary has recorded operating profits for 4 consecutive months. The US sub-subsidiary achieved its first profitable month since the change in its operating structure.
POCKETALK Inc. and POCKETALK B.V. are sub-subsidiaries of the Company. POCKETALK Corporation is a consolidated subsidiary of the Company.
POCKETALK Inc.: Headquarters in California, US; CEO, Matsuda Noriyuki (松田憲幸). POCKETALK B.V.: Headquarters in the Netherlands; CEO, Taoka Michiko (田岡通子).
POCKETALK Inc.: California, US. POCKETALK B.V.: The Netherlands.
Both sub-subsidiaries achieved monthly operating profitability in August 2026. The Company explained that the profitability of its overseas business is improving.
The company does not address Contract Value / Offering price.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Names of Products / Services Covered | POCKETALK series, POCKETALK for Schools |
| Counterparty overview | POCKETALK Inc.: Headquarters in California, US; CEO, Matsuda Noriyuki (松田憲幸). POCKETALK B.V.: Headquarters in the Netherlands; CEO, Taoka Michiko (田岡通子). |
| Relationship with the Company | POCKETALK Inc. and POCKETALK B.V. are sub-subsidiaries of the Company. POCKETALK Corporation is a consolidated subsidiary of the Company. |
| Applicable area | Multilingual communication in US educational settings; multilingual support in each region |
| Location | POCKETALK Inc.: California, US. POCKETALK B.V.: The Netherlands. |
| Quantitative Effects | US sub-subsidiary operating margin for August 2026: 14.9%; European sub-subsidiary operating margin for the same month: 29.5%. The European sub-subsidiary achieved an annual operating profit improvement of approximately ¥300 million. |
| Usage history | The European sub-subsidiary has recorded operating profits for 4 consecutive months. The US sub-subsidiary achieved its first profitable month since the change in its operating structure. |
| Impact on Business Performance | Both sub-subsidiaries achieved monthly operating profitability in August 2026. The Company explained that the profitability of its overseas business is improving. |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The reasons cited include a review of the sales structure, staffing structure and promotional investment; optimization of fixed costs; development of the distributor network; and sales growth for POCKETALK for Schools, driven by demand for multilingual communication in US educational settings.