Expansion of the Consolidated Group and Workforce
First written in FY2016. 14 of 20 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2019: 2 of 16 companies on the "Worse" side.
13 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The employee count increased by 2,860 from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 29,863. The main reason was the inclusion of LINE MAN CORPORATION PTE. LTD. and BEENOS Co., Ltd. as consolidated subsidiaries in the Commerce business.」
Following the inclusion of LINE MAN and BEENOS as consolidated subsidiaries, the consolidated employee count increased from 27,003 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 29,863. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the six months of the current fiscal year, the number of employees in our group increased by 3,405 from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 30,408. The main reason was the inclusion of LINE MAN CORPORATION PTE. LTD. and BEENOS Co., Ltd. as consolidated subsidiaries in the Commerce business.」
Following the inclusion of LINE MAN and BEENOS as consolidated subsidiaries, the consolidated employee count increased by 3,405 from the end of the previous fiscal year to 30,408. - FY2025Decline in Consolidated Employee NumbersAnnual report
「The employee count was 27,003.」
The consolidated employee count decreased from 28,196 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 27,003, indicating the workforce size following the group's internal reorganisation. - FY2024Finalisation of the workforce size following the transfer of employees to the filing companyAnnual report
「The employee count was 28,196.」
Following the group's internal reorganisation, the consolidated employee count was 28,196 and the filing company's standalone employee count was 11,176. While the consolidated workforce declined slightly from the end of the previous fiscal year, the transfer of employees to the filing company through the merger by absorption and company split became established. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first nine months of the current fiscal year, the Company's employee count increased by 10,897 from the end of the previous fiscal year to 11,236. The main reason was that, in connection with the merger by absorption under which the Company became the surviving company and Yahoo Japan Corporation, Z Entertainment Corporation and Z Data Corporation became the absorbed companies effective 1 October 2023, as well as the company split under which Z Intermediate Global Corporation (formerly LINE Corporation) became the splitting company and the Company became the successor company, employees related to the Media, Commerce and Strategic businesses, as well as employees not belonging to a reporting segment, were transferred to the Company.」
In connection with the group's internal reorganisation, merger by absorption and company split, business employees were transferred to the filing company, substantially increasing its standalone employee count to 11,236. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「During the first quarter of the current fiscal year, there were no significant changes in the number of employees of our group or the Company.」
We have reconfirmed that there have been no significant changes in the group or its employee count. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Employees 28,385 ( 12,780 )」
The consolidated employee count increased from 23,705 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 28,385. The main reason is said to have been the inclusion of PayPay as a consolidated subsidiary. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first nine months of the current fiscal year, the number of employees in our group increased by 3,759 from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 27,464. The main reason was the inclusion of PayPay as a consolidated subsidiary in the Strategic business.」
Primarily due to the inclusion of PayPay as a consolidated subsidiary, the consolidated employee count increased by 3,759 from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 27,464, expanding the size of the group. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Total 23,705」
The consolidated employee count increased from 22,531 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 23,705, and the expansion of the group following the LINE integration continued. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「The employee count was 14,168. The main reason was the inclusion of ZOZO as a consolidated subsidiary in the Commerce business.」
Following the LINE integration, the consolidated employee count expanded to 22,531, making the group one with more than 300 million domestic users and approximately 23,000 employees. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「The employee count was 14,168. The main reason was the inclusion of ZOZO as a consolidated subsidiary in the Commerce business.」
The consolidated employee count increased from 12,874 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 14,168, reflecting the expansion of the group following the inclusion of ZOZO as a consolidated subsidiary in the full-year figures. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first nine months of the current fiscal year, the number of employees in our group increased by 1,419 from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 14,293. The main reason was the inclusion of ZOZO as a consolidated subsidiary in the Commerce business.」
Primarily due to the inclusion of ZOZO as a consolidated subsidiary, the consolidated employee count increased by 1,419 from the end of the previous fiscal year to 14,293. Meanwhile, following the transition to a holding company structure, the standalone employee count of the filing company was 15. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「During the first quarter of the current fiscal year, there were no significant changes in the number of employees of our group or the Company.」
We have reconfirmed that there have been no significant changes in the consolidated group or its workforce size. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Total 12,874」
The consolidated employee count increased from 12,244 at the end of March 2018 to 12,874 at the end of March 2019. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「There were no significant changes in the number of employees at the Company or its group during the first 9 months of the fiscal year.」
We have reconfirmed that there have been no significant changes in the consolidated group or its workforce size. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Total 12,244」
The consolidated employee count increased from 11,231 at the end of March 2017 to 12,244 at the end of March 2018. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「Total 11,231」
The consolidated employee count was 11,231 as of 31 March 2017, up from 9,177 at the end of the previous fiscal year. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Total 11,185」
As of 31 December 2016, the consolidated employee count was 11,185, up from 10,886 in FY2017-Q2. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Total 10,886」
As of 30 September 2016, the consolidated employee count was 10,886, up from 9,177 at the end of FY2016. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The number of employees increased by 2,143, or 30.5%, from the end of the previous fiscal year to 9,177.」
The number of consolidated employees increased significantly, driven by the conversion of ASKUL and other entities into consolidated subsidiaries.