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Hokuetsu Metal (5446) · InitiativeAdvanced

Enhancing the Quality and Value-Added Content of Primary Steel Products and Developing New Processed Secondary Products

First written in FY2016. 25 of 32 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.

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  1. FY2026AdvancedAnnual report

    「Total research and development expenses for the fiscal year were ¥74 million.」

    The Group conducted development activities for processed construction products, and research and development expenses increased from ¥46 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥74 million.
  2. FY2026-H1RestatedAnnual report

    「Total research and development expenses for the six-month period of the fiscal year were ¥46 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the six-month period of the fiscal year.」

    The Group stated that there were no material changes in research and development activities, and reported research and development expenses of ¥46 million.
  3. FY2025AdvancedAnnual report

    「Particularly in the construction industry, where labor shortages due to a declining working-age population are a concern, the Group has carried out development activities for processed construction products that contribute to labor savings and cost reductions at worksites.」

    The Group conducted development activities for processed construction products that contribute to labor and cost savings at construction sites. Research and development expenses were ¥46 million.
  4. FY2025-H1RestatedAnnual report

    「Total research and development expenses for the six-month period of the fiscal year were ¥17 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the six-month period of the fiscal year.」

    The absence of any material changes in research and development activities was reconfirmed. Research and development expenses for the six-month period of the fiscal year were ¥17 million.
  5. FY2024AdvancedAnnual report

    「In particular, the Group has conducted development activities for processed construction products that contribute to labor and cost savings at construction sites, in the construction industry where labor shortages caused by a declining working-age population are a concern. Total research and development expenses for the fiscal year were ¥33 million.」

    The Group conducted development activities for processed construction products that contribute to labor and cost savings at construction sites. Research and development expenses were ¥33 million.
  6. FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Total research and development expenses for the first nine months of the fiscal year were ¥30 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the first nine months of the fiscal year.」

    The absence of any material changes in the status of research and development activities was reconfirmed. Research and development expenses for the first nine months of the fiscal year were ¥30 million.
  7. FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Total research and development expenses for the second quarter of the fiscal year were ¥28 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the second quarter of the fiscal year.」

    The absence of any material changes in research and development activities was reconfirmed. Research and development expenses for the first six months of the fiscal year were ¥28 million.
  8. FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「Total research and development expenses for the first quarter of the fiscal year were ¥20 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the first quarter of the fiscal year.」

    The absence of any material changes in the status of research and development activities was reconfirmed, and total research and development expenses for the first quarter of the fiscal year were stated as ¥20 million.
  9. FY2023AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the fiscal year under review, the Group conducted initiatives focused on manufacturing technology development and expanding sales of its products, as well as joint research activities with a local university through industry-academia collaboration. Total research and development expenses for the fiscal year were ¥11 million.」

    The Group conducted manufacturing technology development, expanded sales of its products, and pursued joint research through industry-academia collaboration. Research and development expenses were ¥11 million.
  10. FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Total research and development expenses for the first nine months of the fiscal year were ¥7 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the first nine months of the fiscal year.」

    The absence of any material changes in research and development activities was reconfirmed, and total research and development expenses for the first nine months of the fiscal year were stated as ¥7 million.
  11. FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「Total research and development expenses for the first quarter of the fiscal year were ¥3 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the first quarter of the fiscal year.」

    The absence of any material changes in research and development activities was reconfirmed, and research and development expenses for the first quarter of the fiscal year were stated as ¥3 million.
  12. FY2022AdvancedAnnual report

    「Total research and development expenses for the fiscal year were ¥7 million.」

    The Group advanced pilot production aimed at expanding the lineup of existing products, obtained ministerial certification, and pursued industry-academia collaboration projects, recording research and development expenses of ¥7 million.
  13. FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Total research and development expenses for the first nine months of the fiscal year were ¥5 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the first nine months of the fiscal year.」

    The absence of any material changes in research and development activities was reconfirmed, and total research and development expenses for the first nine months of the fiscal year were stated as ¥5 million.
  14. FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Total research and development expenses for the second quarter of the fiscal year were ¥4 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the second quarter of the fiscal year.」

    The absence of any material changes in research and development activities was reconfirmed, and research and development expenses were stated as ¥4 million.
  15. FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「Total research and development expenses for the first quarter of the fiscal year were ¥4 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the first quarter of the fiscal year.」

    The absence of any material changes in research and development activities was reconfirmed, and total research and development expenses for the quarter were ¥4 million.
  16. FY2021AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the fiscal year under review, research and development activities continued to focus on developing new products suited to diverse customer needs and improving quality, while promoting technical research related to manufacturing and processing technologies. In particular, the Group worked to expand product sizes at the renovated Nagaoka Rolling Mill and obtain certification for new sizes, with the aim of realizing the benefits of rationalization investments at an early stage. Total research and development expenses for the fiscal year were ¥6 million.」

    The Group worked to expand product sizes and obtain certification for new sizes at the renovated Nagaoka Rolling Mill, aiming to realize the benefits of rationalization investments at an early stage. Research and development expenses were ¥6 million.
  17. FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Total research and development expenses for the first nine months of the fiscal year were ¥5 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the first nine months of the fiscal year.」

    The absence of any material changes in research and development activities was reconfirmed, and total research and development expenses for the first nine months of the fiscal year were stated as ¥5 million.
  18. FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Total research and development expenses for the cumulative period of the second quarter under review were ¥3 million. There were no material changes in the status of the group's research and development activities during the cumulative period of the second quarter under review.」

    The absence of any material changes in research and development activities was reconfirmed, and total research and development expenses for the first six months of the fiscal year were stated as ¥3 million.
  19. FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Total research and development expenses for the first nine months of the fiscal year were ¥3 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the first nine months of the fiscal year.」

    The policy that there were no material changes in research and development activities was reconfirmed, and total research and development expenses for the first nine months of the fiscal year were stated as ¥3 million.
  20. FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Total research and development expenses for the second quarter of the fiscal year were ¥1 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the second quarter of the fiscal year.」

    The absence of any material changes in research and development activities was reconfirmed, and total research and development expenses for the first six months of the fiscal year were stated as ¥1 million.
  21. FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「Total research and development expenses for the first quarter of the fiscal year were ¥1 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the first quarter of the fiscal year.」

    The absence of any material changes in research and development activities was reconfirmed, and total research and development expenses for the quarter were stated as ¥1 million.
  22. FY2019RestatedAnnual report

    「During the fiscal year under review, research and development activities focused primarily on various tests related to new product development and improvements to enhance customer satisfaction, including improvements in the quality of existing products. Total research and development expenses for the fiscal year were ¥8 million.」

    Various tests related to new product development and improvements to enhance the quality of existing products and customer satisfaction continued, with total research and development expenses of ¥8 million.
  23. FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Total research and development expenses for the cumulative period of the third quarter under review were ¥4 million. There were no material changes in the status of the group's research and development activities during the cumulative period of the third quarter under review.」

    The disclosure reconfirms that there were no material changes in research and development activities and reports total research and development expenses of ¥4 million for the cumulative period of the third quarter under review.
  24. FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Total research and development expenses for the cumulative period of the second quarter under review were ¥3 million. There were no material changes in the status of the group's research and development activities during the cumulative period of the second quarter under review.」

    The disclosure reconfirms that there were no material changes in research and development activities and reports total research and development expenses of ¥3 million for the cumulative period of the second quarter under review.
  25. FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「Total research and development expenses for the cumulative period of the first quarter under review were ¥2 million. There were no material changes in the status of the group's research and development activities during the cumulative period of the first quarter under review.」

    The disclosure reconfirms that there were no material changes in research and development activities and reports total research and development expenses of ¥2 million for the quarter under review.
  26. FY2018RestatedAnnual report

    「The group, comprising the company and its consolidated subsidiaries, is working to improve the quality and added value of existing products and develop new products in order to strengthen and develop its overall management foundation.」

    The company continues to improve the quality and added value of existing products and develop new products. Total research and development expenses for the fiscal year were ¥960 thousand.
  27. FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Total research and development expenses for the cumulative period of the third quarter under review were ¥756 thousand. There were no material changes in the status of the group's research and development activities during the cumulative period of the third quarter under review.」

    The disclosure reconfirms that there were no material changes in research and development activities and reports research and development expenses of ¥756 thousand.
  28. FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Total research and development expenses for the cumulative period of the second quarter under review were ¥233 thousand. There were no material changes in the status of the group's research and development activities during the cumulative period of the second quarter under review.」

    The disclosure reconfirms that there were no material changes in research and development activities and reports research and development expenses of ¥233 thousand for the cumulative period under review.
  29. FY2017RestatedAnnual report

    「The group, comprising the company and its consolidated subsidiaries, is working to improve the quality and added value of existing products and develop new products in order to strengthen and develop its overall management foundation.」

    The company continues to focus its research and development policy on improving the quality and added value of existing products and developing new products.
  30. FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「There were no significant changes in the status of the Group’s R&D activities during the third quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period.」

    The company reaffirms that there were no material changes in R&D activities.
  31. FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「There were no significant changes in the status of the Group’s R&D activities during the second quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period.」

    The company stated that there were no material changes in its research and development activities, including efforts to improve the quality and added value of primary products and develop new processed secondary products.
  32. FY2016First statedAnnual report

    「To strengthen and develop the group's overall management foundation, the company is primarily working to improve the quality and added value of primary steel products and developing new processed secondary products.」

    The main focus of research and development is improving the quality and added value of primary products and developing processed secondary products.
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