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Expansion of sales through proactive marketing activities

First written in FY2017-Q1. 11 of 28 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: FY2026.

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Sales expansion through stronger sales of digital signage and video equipmentA theme 1 companies write about · 0 as a headwind · 1 as a tailwind

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  1. FY2026Fewer broadcaster projects despite continued proactive sales effortsAnnual report

    「Although the company pursued proactive sales activities, projects for broadcasters and other customers declined. Net sales and segment profit nevertheless remained generally firm.」

    The company continued proactive sales activities, but fewer projects for broadcasters and other customers left net sales and segment profit below the previous year.
  2. 2026-05-13AdvancedRevision of earnings forecasts

    「In the digital signage field, we will expand the provision of total solutions ranging from content production to system construction. We will also seek to expand sales by conducting proactive marketing activities focused on products for digital signage, such as touchless interactive signage, and graphics products, such as video processors.」

    Although the business posted lower revenue and earnings during the period due to fewer projects for broadcasters and other customers, the company specified plans to expand offerings from content production through system construction and to increase product sales.
  3. FY2026-H1Lower sales and profit due to fewer projects for broadcastersAnnual report

    「In the Graphics Solutions business, fewer projects for broadcasters and other customers resulted in net sales of ¥741 million, down 14.8% year on year, and segment profit of ¥132 million, down 2.4%.」

    Fewer projects for broadcasters and other customers left net sales and segment profit below the year-earlier period.
  4. FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「The Graphics Solutions business performed well, led by related products for digital signage and products for the broadcasting industry. Net sales were ¥869 million, up 31.3% year on year, and segment profit was ¥135 million, up 26.6%.」

    The business performed well, led by related products for digital signage and products for the broadcasting industry, and both net sales and segment profit exceeded the year-earlier period.
  5. FY2024AdvancedAnnual report

    「Net sales and profit remained firm as the company continued proactive sales activities centered on products for digital signage and graphics products such as video processors. As a result, net sales increased by ¥123 million from the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥1,460 million, up 9.3%, while segment profit increased by ¥18 million to ¥249 million, up 8.0%.」

    The company continued proactive sales activities, with net sales of ¥1,460 million and segment profit of ¥249 million, both above the previous year.
  6. FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「Meanwhile, the Graphics Solutions business benefited from the firm performance of products for digital signage. Net sales were ¥1,031 million, up 13.1% year on year, and segment profit was ¥169 million, up 38.8%.」

    Products for digital signage remained firm, and both net sales and segment profit exceeded the year-earlier period.
  7. FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「Meanwhile, in addition to the firm performance of products for digital signage, graphics products such as video processors that had been expected to be delivered in the first quarter were delivered and sold in the second quarter. Net sales were ¥662 million, up 11.6% year on year, and segment profit was ¥107 million, up 44.3%.」

    Video processors and other products whose delivery delays had been indicated in the previous quarter were delivered and sold in the second quarter, bringing net sales and segment profit above the year-earlier period.
  8. FY2024-Q1Delayed delivery of graphics productsAnnual report

    「Meanwhile, products for digital signage remained firm in the Graphics Solutions business, but delivery of graphics products such as video processors was later than expected. Net sales were ¥280 million, down 14.4% year on year, while segment profit was ¥37 million, down 12.0%.」

    Products for digital signage remained firm, but delivery of video processors and other products was later than expected, leaving net sales and segment profit below the year-earlier period.
  9. FY2023AdvancedAnnual report

    「The Graphics Solutions business was affected by restrictions on sales activities and the cancellation of events to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but remained firm, led by products for digital signage. As a result, net sales increased by ¥110 million from the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥1,336 million, up 9.0%, while segment profit increased by ¥43 million to ¥230 million, up 23.3%.」

    After flat sales and lower profit in the previous quarter, full-year net sales and segment profit both increased, led by digital signage products.
  10. FY2023-Q3Revenue flat, profit downAnnual report

    「Meanwhile, the Graphics Solutions business remained firm, led by related products for digital signage, but incurred exhibition costs. Net sales were ¥912 million, up 0.3% year on year, while segment profit was ¥122 million, down 6.7%.」

    Related products for digital signage remained firm, driving a 0.3% year-on-year increase in net sales, while exhibition costs reduced segment profit by 6.7%.
  11. FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「Meanwhile, the Graphics Solutions business remained firm, led by related products for digital signage. Net sales were ¥593 million, up 2.2% year on year, and segment profit was ¥74 million, up 1.9%.」

    The business remained firm, led by related products for digital signage, and both net sales and segment profit exceeded the year-earlier period.
  12. FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Meanwhile, the Graphics Solutions business remained firm, led by sales for digital signage. Net sales were ¥327 million, up 20.7% year on year, and segment profit was ¥43 million, up 74.9%.」

    Sales for digital signage remained firm, and both net sales and segment profit exceeded the year-earlier period.
  13. FY2022RestatedAnnual report

    「The business remained firm, led by products for digital signage, but incurred exhibition and Tokyo headquarters relocation costs.」

    The previous pattern continues, with sales centered on products for digital signage remaining firm while exhibition and Tokyo headquarters relocation costs are incurred.
  14. FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Meanwhile, the Graphics Solutions business remained firm, led by sales for digital signage, but incurred exhibition and Tokyo headquarters relocation costs. Net sales were ¥909 million, up 12.8% year on year, while segment profit was ¥130 million, down 22.3%.」

    Sales for digital signage increased, but the pattern of lower profit due to exhibition and Tokyo headquarters relocation costs continues.
  15. FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Meanwhile, the Graphics Solutions business remained firm, led by sales for digital signage, but incurred exhibition and Tokyo headquarters relocation costs. Net sales were ¥580 million, up 9.8% year on year, while segment profit was ¥72 million, down 32.0%.」

    The company participated in an exhibition and increased sales for digital signage, but exhibition and Tokyo headquarters relocation costs reduced segment profit.
  16. FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Meanwhile, in the graphics solutions business, performance remained firm, mainly in sales for digital signage, but revenue was ¥271 million, up 17.9% year on year, while segment profit was ¥24 million, down 37.0%, due to exhibition costs and expenses associated with relocating the Tokyo headquarters.」

    Trade shows were held, and revenue, mainly from sales for digital signage, increased 17.9% year on year. However, segment profit declined due to exhibition costs and other expenses.
  17. FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Meanwhile, in the graphics solutions business, performance remained firm, mainly in sales for digital signage, but revenue was ¥806 million, down 22.0% year on year, and segment profit was ¥168 million, down 22.9%, due to exhibition costs and other expenses and costs associated with relocating the Tokyo headquarters.」

    Restrictions on sales activities caused by the cancellation of trade shows and other events, as well as customers refraining from holding events, continued. Revenue and segment profit from equipment and digital signage-related products fell below the previous year’s levels.
  18. FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Meanwhile, in the graphics solutions business, sales activities continued to be restricted, including the cancellation of trade shows to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and sales of equipment and digital signage-related products struggled due to customers refraining from holding events. Revenue was ¥528 million, down 26.9% year on year, and segment profit was ¥107 million, down 32.3%.」

    Restrictions on sales activities caused by the cancellation of trade shows and other events, as well as customers refraining from holding events, continued. Revenue and segment profit from equipment and digital signage-related products fell below the previous year’s levels.
  19. FY2021-Q1SoftenedAnnual report

    「Meanwhile, in the graphics solutions business, sales of equipment and digital signage-related products struggled because sales activities were restricted, including the cancellation of trade shows to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and customers refrained from holding events. Revenue was ¥230 million, down 24.0% year on year, and segment profit was ¥39 million, down 24.8%.」

    Compared with the previous expansion of sales through proactive sales activities, sales and performance declined because trade shows were canceled, sales activities were restricted to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and customers refrained from holding events.
  20. FY2020RestatedAnnual report

    「Revenue and profit remained firm as proactive sales activities continued, focused mainly on graphics products such as products for digital signage and video processors.」

    The continuation of proactive sales activities is again explicitly stated, and revenue and profit in the graphics solutions business increased.
  21. FY2020-Q1DroppedAnnual report

    「Meanwhile, in the graphics solutions business, revenue was ¥303 million, up 10.8% year on year, and segment profit was ¥51 million, up 40.0%, as graphics product sales increased and sales for digital signage remained firm.」

    The filing describes increased sales of graphics products and products for digital signage, but does not mention specific sales measures such as the previously described proactive sales activities, trade show participation or product promotion.
  22. FY2019RestatedAnnual report

    「In the graphics solutions business, revenue and profit remained firm as proactive sales activities continued, focused mainly on products for digital signage and the broadcasting industry. As a result, revenue increased by ¥167 million from the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥1,337 million, and segment profit increased by ¥23 million to ¥227 million.」

    The previous quarter did not describe specific sales initiatives, but the full-year filing again describes the continuation of proactive sales activities targeting products for digital signage and the broadcasting industry.
  23. FY2019-Q1DroppedAnnual report

    「Meanwhile, in the graphics solutions business, sales, mainly for digital signage, increased. Revenue was ¥273 million, up 28.3% year on year, and segment profit was ¥37 million, up 312.8%.」

    The filing describes increased sales for digital signage and improved performance, but does not mention specific sales measures such as proactive sales activities, trade show participation or product promotion.
  24. FY2018RestatedAnnual report

    「In the graphics solutions business, performance remained firm, mainly in sales for digital signage, as the company continued product promotion through trade shows and proactive sales activities targeting business partners.」

    Proactive sales activities and trade show promotion, which had disappeared from the previous filing, are mentioned again. Revenue was ¥1,170 million and segment profit was ¥204 million.
  25. FY2018-Q1DroppedAnnual report

    「In the graphics solutions business, sales of media players for digital signage increased, but sales of industrial graphics boards struggled. Revenue was ¥213 million, down 14.3% year on year, and segment profit was ¥8 million, down 60.9%.」

    The filing does not mention the previously described proactive sales activities, trade show participation or product promotion as measures to expand sales. It indicates that sales of some products increased, while industrial graphics board sales struggled and segment performance declined.
  26. FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「Meanwhile, in the graphics solutions business, performance remained firm, mainly in sales of digital signage products and cables, as the company continued to participate in trade shows and actively promote its products. Revenue was ¥774 million, up 10.0% year on year, and segment profit was ¥94 million, up 35.3%.」

    In addition to the previously noted proactive sales activities, the company’s participation in trade shows and product promotion are described as specific measures. Revenue was ¥774 million and segment profit was ¥94 million.
  27. FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「Meanwhile, in the graphics solutions business, performance remained firm, led by sales of digital signage products and cables, as proactive sales activities continued. Revenue was ¥521 million, up 18.6% year on year, and segment profit was ¥55 million, up 9.9%.」

    Continued proactive sales activities led to year-on-year increases in revenue and segment profit from digital signage products and cable sales.
  28. FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report

    「Meanwhile, in the graphics solutions business, sales of digital signage products and video cables remained firm as proactive sales activities continued. Revenue was ¥248 million, up 26.4% year on year, and segment profit was ¥22 million, up 20.7%.」

    Sales of digital signage products and video cables are being pursued through proactive sales activities.
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