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Strengthening the CTO-led technology roadmap and investment in engineers and R&D

First written in FY2018. 13 of 21 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.

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  1. FY2026AdvancedAnnual report

    「In addition, during the fiscal year, the company reorganized its software development organization to include UI/UX development capabilities, with the aim of pursuing R&D with greater market value. Total R&D expenses for the fiscal year were ¥8,316 million.」

    With respect to the technology roadmap and R&D investment, the company reorganized its software development organization and added UI/UX capabilities, recording annual R&D expenses of ¥8,316 million.
  2. FY2026-H1RestatedAnnual report

    「The group’s total R&D expenses for the six-month interim period were ¥4,228 million. There were no significant changes in the status of the group’s R&D activities during the six-month interim period.」

    While stating that there were no significant changes in its R&D activities, the company reported total R&D expenses of ¥4,228 million for the interim period.
  3. FY2025AdvancedAnnual report

    「Research and development expenses include basic research costs of ¥152,302 thousand that cannot be allocated to individual segments. Total research and development expenses for the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥8,685,769 thousand.」

    Investment in the technology roadmap and new core technologies expanded to total R&D expenses of ¥8,685.769 million.
  4. FY2025-H1RestatedAnnual report

    「The group’s total R&D expenses for the six-month interim period were ¥3,791.834 million. There were no significant changes in the status of the group’s R&D activities during the six-month interim period.」

    While stating that there were no significant changes in its R&D activities, the company reported total R&D expenses of ¥3,791.834 million for the six-month interim period.
  5. FY2024AdvancedAnnual report

    「Research and development expenses include basic research costs of ¥160.813 million that cannot be allocated to individual segments. Total R&D expenses for the fiscal year were ¥7,675.937 million.」

    Total R&D expenses increased from ¥6,679.756 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥7,675.937 million. This reflects investment in new core technologies such as AI, XR and security, as well as new product development.
  6. FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「The group’s total R&D expenses for the first nine months of the fiscal year were ¥5,631.765 million. There were no significant changes in the status of the group’s R&D activities during the first nine months of the fiscal year.」

    While stating that there were no significant changes in its R&D activities, the company reported total R&D expenses of ¥5,631.765 million for the first nine months of the fiscal year.
  7. FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「The group’s total R&D expenses for the first six months of the fiscal year were ¥3,641.161 million. There were no significant changes in the status of the group’s R&D activities during the first six months of the fiscal year.」

    While stating that there were no significant changes in its R&D activities, the company reported total R&D expenses of ¥3,641.161 million for the first six months of the fiscal year.
  8. FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「The group’s total R&D expenses for the first three months of the fiscal year were ¥1,732.478 million. There were no significant changes in the status of the group’s R&D activities during the first three months of the fiscal year.」

    While stating that there were no significant changes in its R&D activities, the company reported total R&D expenses of ¥1,732.478 million for the first three months of the fiscal year.
  9. FY2023AdvancedAnnual report

    「Research and development expenses include basic research costs of ¥138.352 million that cannot be allocated to individual segments. Total R&D expenses for the fiscal year were ¥6,679.756 million.」

    R&D expenses related to new core technologies, AI, XR and security increased from ¥5,477.031 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥6,679.756 million.
  10. FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「The group’s total R&D expenses for the first six months of the fiscal year were ¥3,155.923 million. There were no significant changes in the status of the group’s R&D activities during the first six months of the fiscal year.」

    While stating that there were no significant changes in its R&D activities, the company reported total R&D expenses of ¥3,155.923 million for the first six months of the fiscal year.
  11. FY2022AdvancedAnnual report

    「Research and development expenses include basic research costs of ¥180.029 million that cannot be allocated to individual segments. Total R&D expenses for the fiscal year were ¥5,477.031 million.」

    Annual R&D expenses, including research into new core technologies such as AI, XR and security, increased to ¥5,477.031 million from ¥4,662.595 million in the previous fiscal year.
  12. FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「As a company-wide initiative aligned with the strategic priorities of the medium-term management policy, we made active investments in developing new core technologies and business models while remaining focused on investment efficiency in order to promote growth.」

    The company has reaffirmed its policy of actively investing in the development of new core technologies and business models while remaining mindful of investment efficiency.
  13. FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「As a company-wide initiative aligned with the strategic priorities of the medium-term management policy, we made active investments in developing new core technologies and business models while remaining focused on investment efficiency in order to promote growth.」

    The company reconfirms its policy of actively investing in the development of new core technologies and business models while remaining focused on investment efficiency.
  14. FY2021AdvancedAnnual report

    「R&D expenses include basic research costs of ¥27,001 thousand that cannot be allocated to individual segments. Total R&D expenses for the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥4,662,595 thousand.」

    The company reports total R&D expenses of ¥4,662,595 thousand for the current fiscal year in connection with its technology roadmap and R&D policy covering AI, XR and security.
  15. FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the group during the first nine months of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥3,285,091 thousand. There were no significant changes in the status of the group's R&D activities during the first nine months of the current consolidated fiscal year.」

    While stating that there were no significant changes in R&D activities, the company reports total R&D expenses of ¥3,285,091 thousand for the first nine months of the fiscal year.
  16. FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the group during the first six months of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥1,977,535 thousand. There were no significant changes in the status of the group's R&D activities during the first six months of the current consolidated fiscal year.」

    While stating that there were no significant changes in R&D activities, the company reports total R&D expenses of ¥1,977,535 thousand for the first six months of the fiscal year.
  17. FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the group during the first nine months of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥3,125,494 thousand.」

    While stating that there were no significant changes in R&D activities, the company reports total R&D expenses of ¥3,125,494 thousand for the first nine months of the current consolidated fiscal year.
  18. FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the group during the first six months of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥2,064,588 thousand.」

    While stating that there were no significant changes in R&D activities, the company reports total R&D expenses of ¥2,064,588 thousand for the first six months of the current consolidated fiscal year.
  19. FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the group during the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥1,060,010 thousand.」

    While stating that there were no significant changes in R&D activities, the company reports total R&D expenses of ¥1,060,010 thousand for the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.
  20. FY2019AdvancedAnnual report

    「R&D expenses include basic research costs of ¥418,681 thousand that cannot be allocated to individual segments. Total R&D expenses for the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥4,345,347 thousand.」

    The company reports total R&D expenses of ¥4,345,347 thousand for the current consolidated fiscal year in connection with the CTO-led technology roadmap and its investment policy for basic and advanced technologies.
  21. FY2018First statedAnnual report

    「Through the leadership of the chief technology officer (CTO) and collaboration with the strategy execution team, the CTO Office, we will lead Technology Leadership by presenting a technology roadmap covering the development of core technologies, their integration with advanced technologies such as AI (artificial intelligence) and VR (virtual reality)/MR (mixed reality), and the creation of new technologies.」

    The company presents the CTO and CTO Office's technology roadmap, increased engineering headcount, reassignment to customer-facing roles and stepped-up R&D investment as new company-wide initiatives.
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