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Daikoku Denki (6430) · InitiativeSoftened

Active investment in next-generation development and expansion of R&D

First written in FY2016. 16 of 31 entries say "Softened", first in FY2018. Latest entry: FY2026.

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ProgressHeldSoftenedWorseRestatedFY2016 – FY2018-Q3SoftenedFY2021-Q1 – FY2022AdvancedFY2024-Q2 – FY2025-H12016: 320162017: 320172018: 420182019: 420192020: 320202021: 420212022: 220222023: 220232024: 320242025: 220252026: 12026
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Scale and trends in R&D personnel and spendingA theme 7 companies write about · 1 as a headwind · 4 as a tailwind

Daikoku Denki moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2021.

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  1. FY2026SoftenedAnnual report

    「Research and development for the Information Systems Business and Amusement Business is carried out by 164 development staff. Total R&D expenses for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥1,012 million.」

    R&D activities continued, but development staff decreased from 177 to 164 and R&D expenses decreased from ¥1,154 million to ¥1,012 million, both from the previous fiscal year.
  2. FY2026-H1SoftenedAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the current interim consolidated period were ¥351 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's R&D activities during the current interim consolidated period.」

    While stating that there were no material changes in its R&D activities, the company reported that R&D expenses decreased from ¥481 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥351 million.
  3. FY2025SoftenedAnnual report

    「Research and development for the Information Systems Business and Amusement Business is carried out by 177 development staff. Total R&D expenses for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥1,154 million.」

    R&D activities continued, but R&D expenses decreased from ¥1,580 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥1,154 million.
  4. FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the current interim consolidated period were ¥481 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's R&D activities during the current interim consolidated period.」

    While stating that there were no material changes in its R&D activities, the company reported that R&D expenses increased from ¥440 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥481 million.
  5. FY2024AdvancedAnnual report

    「Research and development for the Information Systems Business and Amusement Business is carried out by 215 development staff. Total R&D expenses for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥1,580 million.」

    The company disclosed 215 R&D staff and R&D expenses of ¥1,580 million, and is advancing development of game features for smart gaming machines, software development efficiency improvements, and information display terminals.
  6. FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥885 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 stating that there were no material changes in its R&D activities, the company reported that R&D expenses increased from ¥398 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥885 million.
  7. FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥440 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 stating that there were no material changes in its R&D activities, the company reported that R&D expenses increased from ¥268 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥440 million.
  8. FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥398 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.」

    The company disclosed that there were no material changes in its R&D activities and reported R&D expenses of ¥398 million for the cumulative third quarter of the current fiscal year.
  9. FY2022SoftenedAnnual report

    「Research and development for the Information Systems Business and Control Systems Business is carried out by 200 development staff. Total R&D expenses for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥627 million.」

    R&D activities continued, but R&D expenses decreased from ¥819 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥627 million.
  10. FY2022-Q3SoftenedAnnual report

    「Total research and development costs for the first nine months of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥406 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the first nine months of the current consolidated fiscal year.」

    The company states that there were no material changes in research and development activities, while research and development costs decreased from ¥673 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥406 million.
  11. FY2022-Q2SoftenedAnnual report

    「Total research and development costs for the first six months of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥251 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the first six months of the current consolidated fiscal year.」

    The company states that there were no material changes in research and development activities, while research and development costs decreased from ¥426 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥251 million.
  12. FY2022-Q1SoftenedAnnual report

    「Total research and development costs for the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥118 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」

    The company states that there were no material changes in research and development activities, while research and development costs decreased from ¥212 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥118 million.
  13. FY2021SoftenedAnnual report

    「Total research and development costs for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥819 million,」

    Research and development activities continue, while research and development costs decreased from ¥1,170 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥819 million.
  14. FY2021-Q3SoftenedAnnual report

    「Total research and development costs for the first nine months of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥673 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the first nine months of the current consolidated fiscal year.」

    The company states that there were no material changes in research and development activities, while research and development costs decreased from ¥1,076 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥673 million.
  15. FY2021-Q2SoftenedAnnual report

    「Total research and development costs for the first six months of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥426 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the first six months of the current consolidated fiscal year.」

    The company states that there were no material changes in research and development activities, while research and development costs decreased from ¥713 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥426 million.
  16. FY2021-Q1SoftenedAnnual report

    「Total research and development costs for the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥212 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」

    The company states that there were no material changes in research and development activities, while research and development costs decreased from ¥342 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥212 million.
  17. FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「Total research and development costs for the first nine months of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥1,076 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the first nine months of the current consolidated fiscal year.」

    The company states that there were no material changes in research and development activities, while research and development costs increased from ¥814 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥1,076 million.
  18. FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「Total research and development costs for the first six months of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥713 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the first six months of the current consolidated fiscal year.」

    The company states that there were no material changes in research and development activities, while research and development costs increased from ¥511 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥713 million.
  19. FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「Total research and development costs for the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥342 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」

    The company disclosed research and development costs of ¥342 million and explained that there were no material changes in research and development activities.
  20. FY2019SoftenedAnnual report

    「Total research and development costs for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥1,206 million, and the research and development activities and costs for each segment are as follows.」

    Research and development activities continue, while research and development costs decreased from ¥1,578 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥1,206 million.
  21. FY2019-Q3SoftenedAnnual report

    「Total research and development costs for the first nine months of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥814 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the first nine months of the current consolidated fiscal year.」

    The company states that there were no material changes in research and development activities, while research and development costs decreased from ¥1,438 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥814 million.
  22. FY2019-Q2SoftenedAnnual report

    「In terms of profit, segment profit exceeded the same period of the previous year due to an improvement in the gross profit margin and a decrease in research and development costs. Total research and development costs for the first six months of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥511 million.」

    Research and development costs decreased from ¥1,240 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥511 million, while the company states that there were no material changes in research and development activities. The trend toward smaller investment continues.
  23. FY2019-Q1SoftenedAnnual report

    「In terms of expenses, research and development costs decreased substantially from the level recorded in the same period of the previous year, when they temporarily increased. Total research and development costs for the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥224 million.」

    Research and development costs, which temporarily increased in the same period of the previous year, decreased substantially to ¥224 million in the current quarter. The company also states that there were no material changes in the status of its research and development activities.
  24. FY2018SoftenedAnnual report

    「Total research and development costs for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥1,578 million, and the research and development activities and costs for each segment are as follows.」

    Research and development activities continue, while research and development costs decreased from ¥3,060 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥1,578 million.
  25. FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Total research and development costs for the first nine months of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥1,438 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the first nine months of the current consolidated fiscal year.」

    The company reaffirmed that there were no material changes in research and development activities and disclosed cumulative research and development costs of ¥1,438 million.
  26. FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Total research and development costs for the first six months of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥1,240 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the first six months of the current consolidated fiscal year.」

    The company disclosed research and development costs and reaffirmed that there were no material changes in research and development activities.
  27. FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「Total research and development costs for the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥877 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」

    The company stated that there were no material changes in research and development activities and disclosed quarterly research and development costs.
  28. FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Total research and development costs for the first nine months of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥2,190 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the first nine months of the current consolidated fiscal year.」

    The company disclosed cumulative research and development costs while stating that there were no material changes in research and development activities.
  29. FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Total research and development costs for the first six months of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥1,711 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the first six months of the current consolidated fiscal year.」

    The company disclosed cumulative research and development costs while stating that there were no material changes in research and development activities.
  30. FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「Total research and development costs for the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥157 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」

    The company disclosed quarterly research and development costs while stating that there were no material changes in research and development activities.
  31. FY2016First statedAnnual report

    「In terms of expenses, research and development costs increased substantially as a result of aggressive investment in next-generation development. Total research and development costs for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥5,330 million,」

    The company invested in next-generation development and disclosed total research and development costs for the fiscal year.
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