Expansion into Embedded Devices and Software IP and Consideration of M&A and Alliances

「The AI Business segment develops businesses centered on the AI field, with a particular focus on the “AI computing field,” where we can make maximum use of our hardware development expertise cultivated over many years.」

「In particular, in the “AI computing field,” where demand is growing in Japan’s manufacturing industry, a core domestic industry, we are seeking an early transition to the monetization phase by making maximum use of the hardware development expertise we have cultivated over many years and providing high-performance solutions.」

「Against this backdrop, our group focused on initiatives aimed at securing stable earnings in the pachinko and pachislot machine market, expanding sales of graphics LSIs for the embedded equipment market (Note 1), and expanding the scale of new businesses centered on the AI field. In addition, we actively considered alliances and investments to accelerate the development of new businesses.」

「As part of its efforts to diversify its business, the company is currently focusing mainly on entering new business areas that use advanced technologies such as AI. It is also expanding sales of graphics LSIs for embedded devices, including medical and industrial equipment.」

「Against this backdrop, our group focused on initiatives aimed at securing stable earnings in the pachinko and pachislot machine market, expanding sales of graphics LSIs for the embedded equipment market (Note 1), and expanding the scale of new businesses centered on the AI field. In addition, we actively considered alliances and investments to accelerate the development of new businesses.」

「We have a capital and business alliance with the company and believe that the relationship is being strengthened through our shareholding, including mutual technical exchanges and joint development in new business areas.」

「Against this backdrop, our group focused on initiatives aimed at securing stable earnings in the pachinko and pachislot machine market, expanding sales of graphics LSIs for the embedded equipment market (Note 1), and expanding the scale of new businesses centered on the AI field. In addition, we actively considered alliances and investments to accelerate the development of new businesses.」

「Against this backdrop, our group focused on initiatives aimed at securing stable earnings in the pachinko and pachislot machine market, expanding sales of graphics LSIs for the embedded equipment market (Note 1), and expanding the scale of new businesses centered on the AI field. In addition, we actively considered alliances and investments to accelerate the development of new businesses.」

「As part of its efforts to diversify its business, the company is currently focusing on expanding sales of graphics LSIs for embedded devices, including medical and industrial equipment, as well as commercializing businesses in four areas: middleware, machine learning/AI, blockchain and security.」

「Under these circumstances, the Group focused on initiatives to secure stable earnings in the pachinko and pachislot machine market after implementing measures to address COVID-19, expand sales of graphics LSIs for the embedded device market (Note 1), and commercialize the four new areas of middleware, machine learning/AI, blockchain and security at an early stage. It also actively pursued potential alliances and investments to accelerate the development of new businesses.」

「Under these circumstances, the Group focused on initiatives to secure stable earnings in the pachinko and pachislot machine market after implementing measures to address COVID-19, expand sales of graphics LSIs for the embedded device market (Note 1), and commercialize the four new areas of middleware, machine learning/AI, blockchain and security at an early stage. It also actively pursued potential alliances and investments to accelerate the development of new businesses.」

「Against this backdrop, after implementing measures to prevent COVID-19, our group focused on initiatives aimed at securing stable earnings in the pachinko and pachislot machine market, expanding sales of graphics LSIs for the embedded equipment market (Note 1), and activities aimed at the early commercialization of four new areas: middleware, machine learning/AI, blockchain, and security.」

「New business-related operations include graphics LSIs for embedded devices and startup businesses targeting middleware, machine learning/AI, blockchain and security. Driven mainly by sales in the middleware and machine learning/AI areas, revenue increased by ¥105 million year on year, or 25.3%, to ¥522 million, while the segment loss increased by ¥50 million to ¥545 million, compared with a loss of ¥495 million in the previous fiscal year. During the current consolidated fiscal year, the development-support business in the machine learning/AI area grew substantially.」

「Against this backdrop, after implementing measures to prevent COVID-19 that prioritized the safety of all stakeholders, including employees and business partners, our group focused on initiatives aimed at securing stable earnings in the pachinko and pachislot machine market, expanding sales of graphics LSIs for the embedded equipment market (Note 1), and activities aimed at the early commercialization of four new areas: middleware, machine learning/AI, blockchain, and security.」

「aimRage株式会社, previously an unconsolidated subsidiary, was included in the scope of consolidation from the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal period because its importance is expected to increase as sales activities in the pachinko and pachislot machine market, the core market of the Group, become fully operational.」

「During the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal period, the company established aimRage株式会社 through a joint investment with 富士通デバイス株式会社 and classified it as an unconsolidated subsidiary.」

「Against this backdrop, after implementing measures to prevent COVID-19 that prioritized the safety of all stakeholders, including employees and business partners, our group focused on initiatives aimed at securing stable earnings in the pachinko and pachislot machine market, expanding sales of graphics LSIs for the embedded equipment market (Note), and activities aimed at the early commercialization of four areas positioned as new businesses: middleware, machine learning (AI), blockchain, and security.」

「Against this backdrop, after implementing measures to prevent COVID-19 that prioritized the safety of all stakeholders, including employees and business partners, our group focused on initiatives aimed at securing stable earnings in the pachinko and pachislot machine market, expanding sales of graphics LSIs for the embedded equipment market (Note 1), and activities aimed at the early commercialization of four areas positioned as new businesses: middleware, machine learning (AI), blockchain, and security.」

「Sales of embedded device products fell below the previous fiscal year due to customer demand trends.」

「Sales of embedded device products fell below the same quarter of the previous year due to customer demand trends.」

「Sales of embedded device products were broadly flat.」

「To accelerate the development of new businesses, we have actively pursued organizational restructuring, alliances and potential investments. On 22 May 2019, we established ax株式会社, with a 90% ownership interest, to promote businesses in machine learning (AI) and middleware. To accelerate its business, we also made bitcraft株式会社 and モーションポートレート株式会社 sub-subsidiaries through M&A.」

「Sales of graphics LSIs for the embedded device market increased 60.7% from the previous fiscal year to ¥183 million, reflecting demand trends among existing customers and progress in the adoption of new products. Sales of other products, including software supporting customer development, evaluation boards, and middleware products for game applications, increased 16.4% to ¥84 million.」

「Sales of graphics LSIs for the embedded device market increased by ¥45 million year on year, or 55.5%, to ¥126 million, due to demand trends among manufacturers adopting the company’s products. Sales of other products, including software supporting customer development, evaluation boards, and other middleware products, declined by ¥1 million year on year, or 3.4%, to ¥51 million.」

「Sales of graphics LSIs for the embedded device market increased by ¥13 million year on year, or 24.9%, to ¥69 million, due to demand trends among manufacturers adopting the company’s products. Sales of other products, including software supporting customer development, evaluation boards, and other middleware products, declined by ¥5 million year on year, or 11.7%, to ¥38 million.」

「Sales of graphics LSIs for the embedded device market increased by ¥14 million year on year, or 56.6%, to ¥40 million, due to demand trends among manufacturers adopting the company’s products. Sales of other products, including software supporting customer development, evaluation boards, and other middleware products, declined by ¥4 million year on year, or 23.6%, to ¥15 million.」

「Sales of graphics LSIs for the embedded device market declined 2.7% from the previous fiscal year to ¥113 million due to demand trends among manufacturers adopting the company’s products. Sales of other products, including software supporting customer development, evaluation boards, and middleware products for game applications, increased 26.4% to ¥72 million.」

「Sales of graphics LSIs for the embedded device market declined by ¥1 million year on year, or 2.2%, to ¥81 million, due to demand trends among manufacturers adopting the company’s products. Sales of other products, including software supporting customer development, evaluation boards, software IP such as H2MD, and middleware products, increased by ¥19 million year on year, or 55.6%, to ¥53 million.」

「Sales of graphics LSIs for the embedded device market increased by ¥3 million year on year, or 7.1%, to ¥55 million, due to demand trends among manufacturers adopting the company’s products. Sales of other products, including software supporting customer development, evaluation boards, software IP such as H2MD, and middleware products, increased by ¥16 million year on year, or 61.7%, to ¥43 million.」

「Sales of graphics LSIs for the embedded device market declined by ¥3 million year on year to ¥25 million, down 13.2%, due to demand trends among manufacturers adopting the company’s products. Sales of other products, including software supporting customer development, evaluation boards, software IP such as H2MD, and middleware products, increased by ¥8 million year on year, or 75.4%, to ¥20 million.」

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「Under these circumstances, in addition to continuing to focus on sales of various products for the pachinko and pachislot machine market, we also focused on sales activities for graphics LSIs for the embedded device market (Note 1) and software IP products such as the H2MD software movie codec, which can be played in PC and smartphone browsers, as well as other products.」

「Under these circumstances, in addition to continuing to focus on sales of various products for the pachinko and pachislot machine market, we also focused on sales activities for graphics LSIs for the embedded device market (Note 1) and software IP products such as the H2MD software movie codec, which can be played in PC and smartphone browsers, as well as other products.」

「Under these circumstances, in addition to focusing on sales of various products for the pachinko and pachislot machine market, we also focused on sales activities for graphics LSIs for the embedded device market (Note 1) and software IP products such as the H2MD software movie codec, which can be played in PC and smartphone browsers, as well as other products.」

「As initiatives targeting markets outside the existing market, we are currently working to expand sales of graphics LSIs for embedded devices, including medical and industrial equipment, as well as software IP products such as H2MD. Going forward, we intend to actively explore the possibility of entering new business areas, including through M&A and alliances.」