Diversifying earnings through the development of new business pillars
First written in FY2016. 29 of 38 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-08-14.
88 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026RaisedAnnual report
「The Company will actively pursue new business initiatives to establish a fifth pillar following the performance-based advertising services business, programmatic advertising agency business, used construction equipment marketplace-related business, and precious metals reuse, processing, and refining business.」
The explanation has expanded from the former fourth pillar to positioning a fifth pillar following the 4 businesses, including the precious metals business. - FY2026-H1Expansion of the used construction equipment business and decline in other businessesAnnual report
「The used construction equipment marketplace-related business recorded ¥793.999 million (137.1% year on year). Segment profit was ¥1,087.844 million for the performance-based advertising services business (99.8%), ¥40.930 million for the search advertising agency business (172.7%), ¥140.863 million for the used construction equipment marketplace-related business (174.6%), and ¥96.464 million for other businesses (68.8%).」
The used construction equipment marketplace-related business, developed as a new earnings pillar, increased both interim-period revenue and segment profit, while other businesses recorded declines in both revenue and segment profit from the year-earlier period. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「The used construction equipment marketplace-related business recorded ¥579.059 million (135.1% year on year). Segment profit was ¥1,089.562 million for the performance-based advertising services business (122.0%), ¥23.698 million for the search advertising agency business (89.0%), ¥80.671 million for the used construction equipment marketplace-related business (107.2%), and ¥140.247 million for other businesses (70.3%).」
The used construction equipment marketplace-related business, developed as the third pillar, recorded interim-period revenue of ¥579.059 million, or 135.1% of the year-earlier level, and segment profit of ¥80.671 million, or 107.2%. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue by segment was ¥1,741.834 million for the performance-based advertising services business (93.7% year on year), ¥56.881 million for the search advertising agency business (82.9%), ¥976.016 million for the used construction equipment marketplace-related business (106.2%), and ¥520.460 million for other businesses (115.6%). Segment profit was ¥1,741.834 million for the performance-based advertising services business (93.7%), ¥56.881 million for the search advertising agency business (82.9%), ¥156.071 million for the used construction equipment marketplace-related business (114.2%), and ¥339.143 million for other businesses (111.3%).」
Other businesses associated with the new business group, including the fourth pillar, recorded full-year revenue of ¥520.460 million, or 115.6% of the previous fiscal year, and segment profit of ¥339.143 million, or 111.3%, demonstrating measurable progress for the full year. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Other businesses recorded ¥402.709 million (132.5% year on year). Segment profit was ¥1,287.358 million for the performance-based advertising services business (95.1%), ¥43.700 million for the search advertising agency business (60.4%), ¥124.783 million for the used construction equipment marketplace-related business (131.2%), and ¥273.031 million for other businesses (141.7%).」
Other businesses associated with the new business group, including the fourth pillar, recorded cumulative third-quarter revenue of ¥402.709 million, or 132.5% of the year-earlier level, and segment profit of ¥273.031 million, or 141.7%. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Other businesses recorded ¥285.263 million (151.4% year on year). Segment profit was ¥893.355 million for the performance-based advertising services business (98.3%), ¥26.629 million for the search advertising agency business (44.3%), ¥75.248 million for the used construction equipment marketplace-related business (118.0%), and ¥199.521 million for other businesses (168.5%).」
Other businesses associated with the new business group, including the fourth pillar, recorded cumulative second-quarter revenue of ¥285.263 million, or 151.4% of the year-earlier level, and segment profit of ¥199.521 million, or 168.5%. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue by segment was ¥453.428 million for the performance-based advertising services business (102.9% year on year), ¥12.497 million for the search advertising agency business (37.3%), ¥192.109 million for the used construction equipment marketplace-related business (98.0%), and ¥158.808 million for other businesses (204.0%). Segment profit was ¥453.428 million for the performance-based advertising services business (102.9%), ¥12.497 million for the search advertising agency business (37.3%), ¥34.169 million for the used construction equipment marketplace-related business (136.0%), and ¥118.406 million for other businesses (249.1%).」
Within the business portfolio, including the fourth pillar, revenue from other businesses was 204.0% of the year-earlier level and segment profit was 249.1%. - FY2023ReframedAnnual report
「The Company will actively pursue new business initiatives to establish a fourth pillar following the performance-based advertising services business, search advertising agency business, and used construction equipment marketplace-related business.」
The explanation of the business portfolio has shifted from positioning the business as the conventional “third pillar” to positioning the used construction equipment marketplace-related business as the third pillar and the next new business as the “fourth pillar.” - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue by segment was ¥1,354.002 million for the performance-based advertising services business (118.4% year on year), ¥72.324 million for the search advertising agency business (218.5%), ¥714.294 million for the used construction equipment marketplace-related business (240.5%), and ¥303.988 million for other businesses (107.3%). Segment profit was ¥1,354.002 million for the performance-based advertising services business (118.4%), ¥72.324 million for the search advertising agency business (218.5%), ¥95.098 million for the used construction equipment marketplace-related business (150.9%), and ¥192.746 million for other businesses (110.6%).」
The used construction equipment marketplace-related business, which is related to the third pillar, recorded cumulative third-quarter revenue of ¥714.294 million, or 240.5% of the year-earlier level, and segment profit of ¥95.098 million, or 150.9%. Other businesses also recorded revenue of ¥303.988 million, or 107.3%, and segment profit of ¥192.746 million, or 110.6%. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue by segment was ¥909.196 million for the performance-based advertising services business (117.7% year on year), ¥60.088 million for the search advertising agency business (288.7%), ¥463.840 million for the used construction equipment marketplace-related business (253.7%), and ¥188.398 million for other businesses (108.5%). Segment profit was ¥909.196 million for the performance-based advertising services business (117.7%), ¥60.088 million for the search advertising agency business (288.7%), ¥63.746 million for the used construction equipment marketplace-related business (148.3%), and ¥118.439 million for other businesses (114.3%).」
The used construction equipment marketplace-related business, developed as the third pillar, recorded cumulative second-quarter revenue of ¥463.840 million, or 253.7% of the year-earlier level, and segment profit of ¥63.746 million, or 148.3%. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue by segment was ¥440.852 million for the performance-based advertising services business (108.1% year on year), ¥33.495 million for the search advertising agency business (351.4%), ¥196.107 million for the used construction equipment marketplace-related business (190.5%), and ¥77.850 million for other businesses (83.7%). Segment profit was ¥440.852 million for the performance-based advertising services business (108.1%), ¥33.495 million for the search advertising agency business (351.4%), ¥25.125 million for the used construction equipment marketplace-related business (105.5%), and ¥47.540 million for other businesses (80.2%).」
The used construction equipment marketplace-related business, developed as the third pillar, recorded revenue of ¥196.107 million, or 190.5% of the year-earlier level, and segment profit of ¥25.125 million, or 105.5%. Meanwhile, both revenue and segment profit from other businesses were below the year-earlier levels. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue by segment was ¥1,143.819 million for the performance-based advertising services business (—% year on year), ¥33.103 million for the search advertising agency business (—%), ¥296.974 million for the used construction equipment marketplace-related business (336.8%), and ¥283.304 million for other businesses (111.0%). Segment profit was ¥1,143.819 million for the performance-based advertising services business (141.6%), ¥33.103 million for the search advertising agency business (159.3%), ¥63.003 million for the used construction equipment marketplace-related business (169.9%), and ¥174.344 million for other businesses (112.4%).」
The used construction equipment marketplace-related business, developed as the third pillar, recorded cumulative third-quarter revenue of ¥296.974 million and segment profit of ¥63.003 million. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Used construction equipment marketplace-related business: ¥182.847 million (796.2% year on year)」
The used construction equipment marketplace-related business, developed as the third pillar, recorded cumulative second-quarter revenue of ¥182.847 million, or 796.2% of the year-earlier level, and segment profit of ¥42.974 million, or 211.5%. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Beginning with the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, the Group changed its presentation method for the Used Construction Machinery Marketplace-related Business, previously included in Other, and began reporting it as a reportable segment because it met the quantitative criteria.」
The used construction equipment marketplace-related business, developed as the third pillar, has met the quantitative criteria and progressed to the stage where it will be disclosed as a separate reportable segment. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「In the internet market, which continues to expand with the spread of smartphones and tablets, the Group will concentrate management resources on its core performance-based advertising services business and strengthen its business base while pursuing medium- to long-term growth. In addition, we will actively expand into new businesses in order to establish a third core business following the performance-based advertising services business and the search advertising agency business.」
While continuing its policy of developing a third core business, the Group reports revenue of ¥473.255 million, up 298.9% year on year, and segment profit of ¥243.584 million, up 181.6%, for Other businesses, demonstrating measurable progress. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Segment revenue was ¥8,323.959 million, up 130.0%, for the performance-based advertising services business; ¥156.952 million, down to 48.4% of the prior-year period, for the search advertising agency business; and ¥343.419 million, up 301.0%, for Other businesses. Segment profit was ¥807.750 million, up 107.3%, for the performance-based advertising services business; ¥20.785 million, down to 58.5%, for the search advertising agency business; and ¥192.163 million, up 204.0%, for Other businesses.」
For Other businesses, which are related to the new earnings pillar, cumulative third-quarter revenue was 301.0% of the prior-year period and segment profit was 204.0%. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Segment revenue was ¥5,513.203 million, up 122.0%, for the performance-based advertising services business; ¥102.476 million, down to 44.0% of the prior-year period, for the search advertising agency business; and ¥199.514 million, up 319.5%, for Other businesses. Segment profit was ¥497.205 million, down to 91.7% of the prior-year period, for the performance-based advertising services business; ¥13.362 million, down to 54.0%, for the search advertising agency business; and ¥127.807 million, up 252.1%, for Other businesses.」
For Other businesses, which are related to the new earnings pillar, cumulative second-quarter revenue was 319.5% of the prior-year period and segment profit was 252.1%. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Segment revenue was ¥3,064.374 million, up 133.6%, for the performance-based advertising services business; ¥48.515 million, down to 36.0% of the prior-year period, for the search advertising agency business; and ¥105.009 million, up 441.0%, for Other businesses. Segment profit was ¥252.240 million, down to 91.3% of the prior-year period, for the performance-based advertising services business; ¥5.898 million, down to 44.5%, for the search advertising agency business; and ¥59.953 million, up 310.9%, for Other businesses.」
For Other businesses, which are related to the new earnings pillar, first-quarter revenue was 441.0% of the prior-year period and segment profit was 310.9%. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「Segment revenue was ¥8,917.253 million, down to 97.4% of the prior-year period, for the performance-based advertising services business; ¥424.667 million, down to 36.2%, for the search advertising agency business; and ¥158.316 million, up 188.0%, for Other businesses. Segment profit was ¥1,017.013 million, down to 86.6% of the prior-year period, for the performance-based advertising services business; ¥45.709 million, down to 44.5%, for the search advertising agency business; and ¥134.150 million, up 180.5%, for Other businesses.」
For Other businesses, positioned as the third core business, full-year revenue was 188.0% of the prior-year period and segment profit was 180.5%. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In our Group's core performance-based advertising services business, we continue to focus on advertisers in existing categories including finance, automobile purchases, moving services, beauty salons, recruitment for career changes, professional services and real estate, while strengthening sales efforts targeting advertisers in other new fields such as retail sales. We also continue to work to further strengthen collaboration with operators of advertising media platforms.」
While strengthening sales efforts in new fields and collaboration with media-platform operators, the Group reported cumulative third-quarter revenue of ¥114.088 million, up 181.2% year on year, and segment profit of ¥94.180 million, up 165.3%, for Other businesses. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Segment revenue was ¥4,520.364 million, down to 97.4% of the prior-year period, for the performance-based advertising services business; ¥232.716 million, down to 29.5%, for the search advertising agency business; and ¥62.442 million, up 185.1%, for Other businesses. Segment profit was ¥541.975 million, down to 91.9% of the prior-year period, for the performance-based advertising services business; ¥24.751 million, down to 40.6%, for the search advertising agency business; and ¥50.702 million, up 161.4%, for Other businesses.」
For Other businesses, which are related to the new earnings pillar, cumulative second-quarter revenue was 185.1% of the prior-year period and segment profit was 161.4%. - FY2020-Q1Slight increase in revenue; decrease in segment profitAnnual report
「Revenue from Other businesses was ¥23.809 million, up 103.7%. Segment profit was ¥276.342 million, down to 99.5% of the prior-year period, for the performance-based advertising services business; ¥13.258 million, down to 65.9%, for the search advertising agency business; and ¥19.281 million, down to 87.2%, for Other businesses.」
For Other businesses, which are related to the new earnings pillar, revenue edged up to 103.7% of the prior-year period, while segment profit declined to 87.2%. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Segment revenue was ¥6,687.679 million, up 117.3%, for the performance-based advertising services business; ¥939.063 million, up 210.6%, for the search advertising agency business; and ¥62.977 million, up 174.9%, for Other businesses. Segment profit was ¥854.755 million, up 120.4%, for the performance-based advertising services business; ¥79.358 million, up 122.4%, for the search advertising agency business; and ¥56.967 million, up 161.6%, for Other businesses.」
For Other businesses, which are related to the new earnings pillar, cumulative third-quarter revenue was 174.9% of the prior-year period and segment profit was 161.6%. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Segment revenue was ¥4,639.966 million, up 116.5%, for the performance-based advertising services business; ¥789.859 million, up 295.7%, for the search advertising agency business; and ¥33.735 million, up 180.0%, for Other businesses. Segment profit was ¥589.668 million, up 120.7%, for the performance-based advertising services business; ¥61.003 million, up 161.5%, for the search advertising agency business; and ¥31.408 million, up 170.4%, for Other businesses.」
For Other businesses, which are related to the new earnings pillar, cumulative second-quarter revenue was 180.0% of the prior-year period and segment profit was 170.4%. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Segment revenue was ¥2,130.990 million, up 110.7%, for the performance-based advertising services business; ¥142.554 million, up 110.2%, for the search advertising agency business; and ¥22.952 million, up 331.1%, for Other businesses. Segment profit was ¥277.631 million, up 115.1%, for the performance-based advertising services business; ¥20.111 million, up 116.9%, for the search advertising agency business; and ¥22.119 million, up 323.3%, for Other businesses.」
For Other businesses, which are related to the new earnings pillar, the Group reports first-quarter revenue of 331.1% of the prior-year period and segment profit of 323.3%. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「In March 2017, we established GROWTH POWER Corporation and launched a business operating a matching website for the sale and purchase of used construction machinery and other equipment (sales brokerage business). In May 2017, we established subsidiaries in Thailand (Bangkok), Indonesia (Jakarta) and China (Dalian), expanding our existing businesses. In August 2017, we established Universal Media Japan Corporation and launched a business planning and operating various media, including internet websites. As a result of increased selling, general and administrative expenses and other costs associated with launching these new subsidiaries, revenue increased but profit declined in the current fiscal year.」
The Group operated the new businesses of GROWTH POWER, its overseas subsidiaries and Universal Media Japan throughout the fiscal year, and also describes the impact of higher selling, general and administrative expenses associated with launching the new subsidiaries and the resulting increase in revenue but decline in profit. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In March 2017, we established GROWTH POWER Corporation and launched a business operating a matching website for the sale and purchase of used construction machinery and other equipment (sales brokerage business). In May 2017, we established subsidiaries in Thailand (Bangkok), Indonesia (Jakarta) and China (Dalian), expanded our existing businesses and also commenced operating an e-commerce website business in Indonesia. In August 2017, we established Universal Media Japan Corporation and launched a business planning and operating various media, including internet websites. Although selling, general and administrative expenses and other costs have increased in connection with the launch of these new subsidiaries, we will continue to promote our sales activities in order to contribute to higher Group-wide revenue.」
The Group continues to describe the launch of new businesses and overseas operations, and also reports revenue of ¥36.013 million, up 225.3% year on year, and segment profit of ¥35.261 million, up 363.4%, for Other businesses. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In March 2017, we established GROWTH POWER Corporation and launched a business operating a matching website for the sale and purchase of used construction machinery and other equipment (sales brokerage business). In May 2017, we established subsidiaries in Thailand (Bangkok), Indonesia (Jakarta) and China (Dalian), expanded our existing businesses and also commenced operating an e-commerce website business in Indonesia. In August 2017, we established Universal Media Japan Corporation and launched a business planning and operating various media, including internet websites.」
The policy of developing new earnings pillars has taken concrete form through GROWTH POWER, overseas subsidiaries and the Indonesian e-commerce business, as well as the launch of a media business by Universal Media Japan. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In March 2017, we established GROWTH POWER Corporation and launched a business operating a matching website for the sale and purchase of used construction machinery and other equipment (sales brokerage business). In May 2017, we established subsidiaries in Thailand (Bangkok), Indonesia (Jakarta) and China (Dalian), expanded our existing businesses and also commenced operating an e-commerce website business in Indonesia.」
Regarding the policy of developing a third core business and new businesses, the Group describes specific initiatives including the launch of GROWTH POWER's sales brokerage business, the establishment of subsidiaries in Thailand, Indonesia and China, and the launch of an e-commerce business in Indonesia. - FY2017RaisedAnnual report
「② In addition to strengthening sales efforts in the search advertising agency business, we will expand into new businesses in order to establish a third core business.」
The Group presents its previous policy of developing new earnings pillars as more specific portfolio objectives: strengthening the search advertising agency business and establishing a "third core business." - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In our Group's core performance-based advertising services business, in addition to focusing on advertisers in the financial and automobile-purchase sectors, we strengthened our sales efforts targeting advertisers in other new fields and worked to further strengthen collaboration with operators of advertising media platforms (partner sites). As a result, the number of performance-based commissions earned increased steadily in categories including beauty salons, recruitment for career changes, professional services and real estate.」
The Group continues to explain that the number of performance-based commissions earned increased in multiple new fields. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In our Group's core performance-based advertising services business, in addition to focusing on advertisers in the financial and automobile-purchase sectors, we strengthened our sales efforts targeting advertisers in other new fields and worked to further strengthen collaboration with operators of advertising media platforms (partner sites). As a result, the number of performance-based commissions earned increased steadily in categories including beauty salons, recruitment for career changes, professional services and real estate.」
The explanation that the number of performance-based commissions earned increased in multiple new fields continues from the previous quarter. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In our Group's core performance-based advertising services business, in addition to focusing on advertisers in the financial and automobile-purchase sectors, we strengthened our sales efforts targeting advertisers in other new fields and worked to further strengthen collaboration with operators of advertising media platforms (partner sites). As a result, the number of performance-based commissions earned increased steadily in categories including beauty salons, recruitment for career changes, professional services and real estate.」
The Group states that, in addition to strengthening sales efforts targeting advertisers in new fields, the number of performance-based commissions earned increased in multiple categories. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We are considering developing a business that can become a new core business and diversifying our earnings base.」
The Group indicates that, while recognising its concentration on the core performance-based advertising services business, it intends to diversify its future sources of earnings.