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Iwabuchi (5983) · FactHigher R&D expenses, broader development themesLatest Treasury Shares (2026-08-25): "Other"

Research and Development Expenditure

First written in FY2017-Q1. 13 of 35 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-08-25.

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  1. 2026-08-25OtherTreasury Shares

    「The Company announces that, with respect to the acquisition of treasury shares announced on 24 August 2026, it carried out the purchase today as described below.」

    There is no reference to product development for perovskite solar cells.
  2. FY2026Higher R&D expenses, broader development themesAnnual report

    「As of the end of the consolidated fiscal year, 28 people across the group were engaged in R&D. Total R&D expenses for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥346.759 million. The purpose, key issues and results of the R&D activities are as follows.」

    R&D expenses increased from ¥337.272 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥346.759 million, and the number of people engaged in R&D reached 28. Research themes also expanded to include perovskite solar cells, surface treatment technology through industry-academia collaboration and construction safety measures.
  3. 2026-05-15First statedRevision to earnings forecasts

    「In the renewable energy field, we will respond to demand for the installation of perovskite solar cells in buildings where demand is expected, while advancing product development with consideration given to safety and ease of installation,」

    This is the first indication of a product development policy for perovskite solar cells that takes safety and ease of installation into consideration.
  4. FY2026-H1R&D expenses slightly up, activity status unchangedAnnual report

    「The amount spent on R&D activities across the group during the interim consolidated accounting period was ¥138 million. There were no material changes in the status of the group’s R&D activities during the interim consolidated accounting period.」

    While the company stated that there were no material changes in the status of its R&D activities, spending on R&D activities increased from ¥134 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥138 million.
  5. FY2025R&D expenses up, development themes continued to expandAnnual report

    「As of the end of the consolidated fiscal year, 5 people in the company’s NEXT Laboratory and 14 people in the Product Development Department were engaged in R&D. Total R&D expenses for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥284.999 million. The purpose, key issues and results of the R&D activities are as follows.」

    R&D expenses increased from ¥255.264 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥284.999 million. The company disclosed staffing of 5 people at the NEXT Laboratory and 14 people in the Product Development Department, and continued and expanded themes including EV charging equipment, renewable energy, laser welding and construction safety measures.
  6. FY2025-H1Higher R&D spending; activities unchangedAnnual report

    「The amount spent on R&D activities across the group during the interim consolidated accounting period was ¥134 million. There were no material changes in the status of the group’s R&D activities during the interim consolidated accounting period.」

    While the company stated that there were no material changes in the status of its R&D activities, spending on R&D activities was ¥134 million, up from ¥103 million in the same period of the previous year.
  7. FY2024R&D expenses up, development themes expandedAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥255.264 million. The purpose, key issues and results of the R&D activities are as follows. • Research on reducing environmental impact • Product development to respond to changes in demand conditions related to power distribution lines, telecommunications, security cameras and disaster prevention radio systems • Product development for mobile base station-related equipment, including 5G, and product improvements responding to on-site requirements • Product development related to renewable energy • Product development related to EV charging equipment • Product development of line materials for drone delivery • Product development of materials for hydrogen utility-pole pipelines • Product development of related materials for the Chuo Shinkansen maglev line • Product development using new materials and environmentally considerate materials • Joint research and development with electric power and telecommunications operators.」

    R&D expenses increased from ¥235.364 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥255.264 million. In addition to 5G, renewable energy and EVs, the company listed development themes including drone delivery, hydrogen utility-pole pipelines, the Chuo Shinkansen maglev line and new materials.
  8. FY2024-Q3Higher R&D spending; activities unchangedAnnual report

    「The amount spent on R&D activities across the group during the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥178 million. There were no material changes in the status of the group’s R&D activities during the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」

    While the company stated that there were no material changes in the status of its R&D activities, cumulative R&D spending was ¥178 million, up from ¥174 million in the same period of the previous year.
  9. FY2024-Q2Higher R&D spending; activities unchangedAnnual report

    「The group's total research and development expenditure for the first half of the current consolidated cumulative period was ¥107 million. There were no material changes in the status of the group's research and development activities during the first half of the current consolidated cumulative period.」

    While the company stated that there were no material changes in the status of its R&D activities, cumulative spending was ¥107 million, up from ¥103 million in the same period of the previous year.
  10. FY2024-Q1R&D expenses slightly down, activity status unchangedAnnual report

    「The amount spent on R&D activities across the group during the cumulative first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥52 million. There were no material changes in the status of the group’s R&D activities during the cumulative first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」

    While the company stated that there were no material changes in the status of its R&D activities, cumulative spending was ¥52 million, a slight decrease from ¥54 million in the same period of the previous year.
  11. FY2023R&D expenses up, NEXT Laboratory staffing increasedAnnual report

    「As of the end of the consolidated fiscal year, 15 people in the company’s Product Development Department and 5 people in the NEXT Laboratory were engaged in R&D. Total R&D expenses for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥235.364 million.」

    R&D expenses were ¥235.364 million, up from ¥216.269 million in the previous fiscal year. Staffing at the NEXT Laboratory also increased from 4 to 5 people.
  12. FY2023-Q3Higher R&D spending; activities unchangedAnnual report

    「The amount spent on R&D activities across the group during the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥174 million. There were no material changes in the status of the group’s R&D activities during the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」

    While the company stated that there were no material changes in the status of its R&D activities, cumulative spending was ¥174 million, up from ¥152 million in the same period of the previous year.
  13. FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「The amount spent on R&D activities across the group during the cumulative first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥54 million. There were no material changes in the status of the group’s R&D activities during the cumulative first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」

    The company disclosed that R&D activities continued, with spending of ¥54 million during the cumulative quarter, and that there were no material changes in the status of the activities.
  14. FY2022R&D expenses up, NEXT Laboratory structure and themes specifiedAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥216.269 million. The purpose, key issues and results of the R&D activities are as follows.」

    R&D expenses increased from ¥183.449 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥216.269 million. The company listed themes including 5G, renewable energy, EV charging equipment, utility pole elimination, structural analysis technology and joint research with customers.
  15. FY2022-Q3Higher R&D spending; activities unchangedAnnual report

    「The amount spent on R&D activities across the group during the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥152 million. There were no material changes in the status of the group’s R&D activities during the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」

    While the company stated that there were no material changes in the status of its R&D activities, cumulative spending was ¥152 million, up from ¥138 million in the same period of the previous year.
  16. FY2022-Q2Higher R&D spending; activities unchangedAnnual report

    「The amount spent on R&D activities across the group during the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥103 million. There were no material changes in the status of the group’s R&D activities during the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」

    While the company stated that there were no material changes in the status of its R&D activities, cumulative R&D spending was ¥103 million, up from ¥87 million in the same period of the previous year.
  17. FY2021R&D expenses up, development themes expandedAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥183.449 million. The purpose, key issues and results of the R&D activities are as follows.」

    R&D expenses increased from ¥174.427 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥183.449 million. The company listed development themes including 5G, renewable energy, EV charging equipment, utility pole elimination and structural analysis technology.
  18. FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「The group's total research and development expenditure for the cumulative third quarter of the consolidated fiscal year was ¥138 million. There were no material changes in the status of the group's research and development activities during the cumulative third quarter of the consolidated fiscal year.」

    R&D activities continued, with cumulative expenditures of ¥138 million disclosed. The company stated that there were no material changes in the status of these activities.
  19. FY2021-Q2R&D expenses down, activity status unchangedAnnual report

    「The amount spent on research and development activities across the Group during the six months ended the second quarter was ¥87 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group’s research and development activities during the six months ended the second quarter.」

    While the company stated that there were no material changes in the status of its R&D activities, cumulative spending was ¥87 million, down from ¥91 million in the same period of the previous year.
  20. FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「The group's total research and development expenditure for the cumulative first quarter of the consolidated fiscal year was ¥43 million. There were no material changes in the status of the group's research and development activities during the cumulative first quarter of the consolidated fiscal year.」

    R&D activities continued, with cumulative expenditures of ¥43 million disclosed. The company stated that there were no material changes in the status of these activities.
  21. FY2020Lower R&D expenses, development themes continuedAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥174.427 million. The purpose, key issues and results of the R&D activities are as follows.」

    R&D activities and product development initiatives continued, while R&D expenses decreased from ¥193.046 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥174.427 million.
  22. FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「The group's total research and development expenditure for the first 9 months of the current consolidated cumulative period was ¥130 million. There were no material changes in the status of the group's research and development activities during the first 9 months of the current consolidated cumulative period.」

    The company continued its research and development activities and disclosed cumulative expenditure of ¥130 million. It stated that there were no material changes in the status of the activities.
  23. FY2020-Q2Lower R&D expenses, development themes continuedAnnual report

    「The group's total research and development expenditure for the cumulative second quarter of the consolidated fiscal year was ¥91 million. There were no material changes in the status of the group's research and development activities during the cumulative second quarter of the consolidated fiscal year.」

    While stating that there were no material changes in its research and development activities, the company reported cumulative research and development expenditure of ¥91 million, down from ¥102 million in the same period of the previous year.
  24. FY2020-Q1Lower R&D expenses, development themes continuedAnnual report

    「The amount spent on research and development activities across the Group during the first quarter of the fiscal year was ¥42 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group’s research and development activities during the first quarter.」

    While stating that there were no material changes in its research and development activities, the company reported research and development expenditure of ¥42 million, down from ¥59 million in the same period of the previous year.
  25. FY2019Lower R&D expenses, development themes continuedAnnual report

    「Total research and development expenses for the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥193,046 thousand. The objectives, key themes and results of the research and development activities are as follows.」

    The company incurred research and development expenses of ¥193,046 thousand and continued development themes including lower costs and longer service life, next-generation antennas, crime and disaster prevention, underground wiring, environmentally friendly products and ITC applications. This was down from ¥215,977 thousand in the previous fiscal year.
  26. FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「The group's total research and development expenditure for the first 9 months of the current consolidated cumulative period was ¥145 million. There were no material changes in the status of the group's research and development activities during the first 9 months of the current consolidated cumulative period.」

    The company continued its research and development activities and disclosed cumulative expenditure of ¥145 million. It stated that there were no material changes in the status of the activities.
  27. FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「The group's total research and development expenditure for the first half of the current consolidated cumulative period was ¥102 million. There were no material changes in the status of the group's research and development activities during the first half of the current consolidated cumulative period.」

    The company continued its research and development activities and disclosed cumulative expenditure of ¥102 million. It stated that there were no material changes in the status of the activities.
  28. FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「The total amount of R&D activities undertaken by the Group during the three-month period ended Q1 was ¥59 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's R&D activities during the three-month period ended Q1.」

    The company continued its research and development activities and disclosed cumulative expenditure of ¥59 million. It stated that there were no material changes in the status of the activities.
  29. FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「The Group's research and development expenses during the third quarter of the current fiscal year on a cumulative consolidated basis amounted to ¥161 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the period.」

    The company continued its research and development activities and disclosed cumulative expenditure of ¥161 million. It stated that there were no material changes in the status of the activities.
  30. FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「The group's total research and development expenditure for the first half of the current consolidated cumulative period was ¥107 million. There were no material changes in the status of the group's research and development activities during the first half of the current consolidated cumulative period.」

    The company continued its research and development activities and disclosed cumulative expenditure of ¥107 million. It stated that there were no material changes in the status of the activities.
  31. FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「For the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, the Group's total research and development expenditure was ¥62 million. There were no significant changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the period.」

    The company continued its research and development activities and disclosed cumulative expenditure of ¥62 million. It stated that there were no material changes in the status of the activities.
  32. FY2017RestatedAnnual report

    「Total research and development expenses for the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥207,981 thousand. The objectives, key themes and results of the research and development activities are as follows.」

    The company continued its research and development activities and disclosed full-year research and development expenses of ¥207,981 thousand, along with development themes including LED lighting, public safety, underground wiring, crime and disaster prevention, next-generation antennas, cost reduction and longer service life.
  33. FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「The group's total research and development expenditure for the first 9 months of the current consolidated cumulative period was ¥155 million. There were no material changes in the status of the group's research and development activities during the first 9 months of the current consolidated cumulative period.」

    The company continued its research and development activities and disclosed cumulative expenditure of ¥155 million. It stated that there were no material changes in the status of the activities.
  34. FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「The group's total research and development expenditure for the first half of the current consolidated cumulative period was ¥104 million. There were no material changes in the status of the group's research and development activities during the first half of the current consolidated cumulative period.」

    The company disclosed ongoing research and development activities and cumulative expenditure of ¥104 million, while stating that there were no material changes in the status of the activities.
  35. FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report

    「The group's total research and development expenditure for the first quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period was ¥54 million.」

    The company disclosed ¥54 million in research and development expenditure for the current quarterly cumulative period.
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