Diversification into related fields through M&A undertaken in anticipation of synergies
First written in FY2016. 21 of 23 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: FY2026.
32 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Acquisition date: 1 October 2025 / Percentage of voting equity interest acquired: 59.8% / The acquisition is intended to strengthen the competitiveness of the Group’s recruitment business in essential fields, including healthcare and nursing care.」
On 1 October 2025, the Company acquired 59.8% of the voting rights in 株式会社HR CAREER and expanded its recruitment business in essential fields, including healthcare and nursing care. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Acquisition date: 30 November 2022 / Percentage of voting equity interest acquired: 100% / The acquisition will enable the Group to strengthen and expand its staffing services business in Oceania.」
The Company acquired 100% of the voting rights in u&u GWS Pty Ltd for ¥1,791 million and made it a consolidated subsidiary. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Expenditure of ¥3,746 million on the acquisition of shares in subsidiaries without changes to the scope of consolidation」
The Company pursued the acquisition of additional shares in existing subsidiaries and spent ¥3,746 million on acquiring shares in subsidiaries without changing the scope of consolidation. Expenditure also increased from ¥1,969 million in the second quarter of the previous fiscal year. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Expenditure of ¥2,353 million on the acquisition of shares in subsidiaries without changes to the scope of consolidation」
The Company spent ¥2,353 million on acquiring shares in subsidiaries without changing the scope of consolidation, pursuing additional investments in existing subsidiaries. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Expenditure of ¥1,969 million on the acquisition of shares in subsidiaries without changes to the scope of consolidation」
The Company spent ¥1,969 million on acquiring shares in subsidiaries without changing the scope of consolidation, pursuing the acquisition of additional interests in existing subsidiaries. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「We consider acquisitions of companies or businesses (M&A) to be one of the Group’s principal management strategies.」
The Company continued to explicitly state its policy of making M&A a principal management strategy in its discussion of post-acquisition integration risks. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Acquisition of shares in u&u Holdings Pty Ltd and its 2 subsidiaries, making them consolidated subsidiaries」
In April 2019, the Company acquired 60% of the voting rights in u&u Holdings Pty Ltd and its 2 subsidiaries, expanding its staffing services network in Oceania. The number of consolidated subsidiaries was 53 as of 30 June 2019. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Following the consolidation of Ｃ４株式会社, Quay Appointments Pty Ltd and 2 other companies, as of 31 December 2018 the Group comprised the Company and 38 consolidated subsidiaries. The acquisitions strengthened and expanded the Group’s global network in the staffing services sector. Percentage of voting rights acquired: 51%」
The Company completed the acquisitions of C4, Quay Appointments and other companies. In January 2019, it also acquired 51% of the voting rights in Singapore-based recruitment company The Chapman Consulting Group for an acquisition cost of ¥1,888 million, continuing to expand the Group and its overseas staffing services network through M&A. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「To pursue business growth in the construction industry, the Company made C4株式会社, which operates a construction engineering staffing and placement business, a consolidated subsidiary in June 2018. Overseas, in Australia, it made Quay Appointments Pty Ltd and 2 other companies, which specialize in staffing services for government agencies, consolidated subsidiaries in September 2018. Following the acquisition of shares in C4株式会社, Quay Appointments Pty Ltd and other companies, as of 30 September 2018 the Group comprised the Company and 39 consolidated subsidiaries.」
Acquisitions of C4, Quay Appointments and other companies increased the number of consolidated subsidiaries from 35 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 39, advancing business and Group expansion through M&A. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Following the acquisition of shares in Ｃ４株式会社 and other transactions, as of 30 June 2018 the Group comprised the Company and 35 consolidated subsidiaries. / Percentage of voting rights acquired: 100%」
The Company acquired 100% of the voting rights in C4株式会社, which operates a construction engineering staffing and placement business, and made it a consolidated subsidiary. Group expansion through M&A progressed. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「This resulted from the acquisition of shares in 株式会社リトルシーズサービス and DFP Recruitment Holdings Pty Ltd, and from a change beginning in the current consolidated fiscal year in the method of including professional employees in the employee count.」
The Company made リトルシーズサービス and DFP Recruitment Holdings consolidated subsidiaries, bringing the number of consolidated subsidiaries to 35, including 14 in Japan and 21 overseas. The Company also planned to use funds to acquire additional shares in existing subsidiaries, continuing Group expansion through M&A. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 19 December 2017, the Company and its consolidated subsidiary WILL GROUP Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. resolved to acquire the shares of DFP Recruitment Holdings Pty. Ltd. and make it a subsidiary, and acquired the shares on 5 January 2018.」
Following the consolidation of 株式会社リトルシーズサービス, the Company resolved to acquire and completed the acquisition of DFP Recruitment Holdings Pty. Ltd. The voting rights acquired were 60% and the acquisition cost was ¥1,138 million, continuing Group expansion through M&A. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Following the acquisition of shares in 株式会社リトルシーズサービス and other transactions, as of 30 September 2017 the Group comprised the Company and 31 consolidated subsidiaries, an increase of 3 from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The Company acquired all shares of 株式会社リトルシーズサービス in September 2017 and made it a consolidated subsidiary. The acquisition cost was ¥545 million and goodwill recognized was ¥290 million, with the acquisition aimed at improving earnings through efficient and effective operations with the factory outsourcing business. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「This was mainly attributable to the recruitment of new graduates, new hires accompanying business expansion, and the consolidation of 株式会社テクノアライアンス as a subsidiary.」
The Company continued to expand the Group through M&A by making 株式会社テクノアライアンス a consolidated subsidiary. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group comprised the Company and 28 consolidated subsidiaries, including 11 in Japan and 17 overseas,」
Acquisitions of Asia Recruit, Ethos Corporation, The Ethos Unit Trust and BeathChapman, among others, drove Group expansion through M&A. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Following the acquisition of shares in Asia Recruit Holdings Sdn. Bhd. and 株式会社サムシングファン and other transactions, as of 31 December 2016 the Group comprised the Company and 24 subsidiaries, an increase of 9 from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
Following the acquisition of Asia Recruit Holdings and サムシングファン and other transactions, the number of subsidiaries increased by 9 from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 24. As a further significant subsequent event, the Company acquired Ethos Corporation, The Ethos Unit Trust and BeathChapman in January 2017, continuing its overseas acquisitions. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Following the acquisition of shares in Asia Recruit Holdings Sdn. Bhd. and other transactions, as of 30 September 2016 the Group comprised the Company and 23 subsidiaries, an increase of 8 from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The Company pursued acquisitions of subsidiary shares and other transactions, increasing the number of Group companies by 8 from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 23. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Following the acquisition of shares in Asia Recruit Holdings Sdn. Bhd. and other transactions, as of 30 June 2016 the Group comprised the Company and 22 subsidiaries, an increase of 7 from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The Company acquired Malaysia-based Asia Recruit Holdings Sdn. Bhd., increasing the number of subsidiaries by 7 from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. The disclosure states that the voting rights acquired were 60% and the acquisition cost was ¥114 million. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Acquisitions of companies or businesses are one of the Group’s principal management strategies.」
The Company stated that it made consolidated subsidiaries of an advertising agency, an information systems consulting company and an aviation staffing services company in Singapore during the period.