Strategic shareholdings held to maintain and strengthen business and cooperative relationships
First written in FY2017. 10 of 18 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2024. Latest entry: 2026-11-06.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2019: 17 of 136 companies on the "Worse" side.
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「For investment securities held for purposes other than solely for investment, the Company’s policy is to hold shares in companies deemed necessary for the smooth promotion of its business, taking into comprehensive consideration the maintenance and strengthening of relationships with business partners, the Company’s sustainable growth, and the improvement of corporate value over the medium to long term, among other factors.」
Strategic shareholdings comprised 16 unlisted issues and 8 listed issues, for a total of 24 issues. The Company sold 2 listed issues for ¥618.72 million and continues selling shares toward its target of reducing consolidated investment securities to less than 20% of consolidated net assets. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「As part of strengthening the financial base supporting these initiatives, we will continue selling strategic shareholdings and reduce consolidated investment securities to less than 20% of consolidated net assets by the end of fiscal 2026, while continuing efforts to enhance shareholder returns through dividends.」
Regarding the reduction of strategic shareholdings, the Company for the first time set a specific deadline and numerical target of reducing them to less than 20% of consolidated net assets by the end of fiscal 2026. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, the Company reviewed its shareholdings and sold all shares to strengthen its financial position.」
The Company sold all shares in 6 listed issues among its strategic shareholdings, reducing the total to 25 issues, comprising 16 unlisted issues and 9 listed issues. Total sale proceeds were ¥689.23 million. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, to strengthen the foundation supporting these growth strategies, we prioritized strengthening our financial base and reduced strategic shareholdings and acquired treasury shares.」
Regarding the reduction of strategic shareholdings, the Company disclosed proceeds of ¥689 million from the sale of investment securities and a decrease in the balance, indicating progress in implementation alongside the acquisition of treasury shares. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「For investment securities held for purposes other than solely for investment, the Company’s policy is to hold shares in companies deemed necessary for the smooth promotion of its business, taking into comprehensive consideration the maintenance and strengthening of relationships with business partners, the Company’s sustainable growth, and the improvement of corporate value over the medium to long term, among other factors.」
Strategic shareholdings comprised 16 unlisted issues and 15 listed issues, for a total of 31 issues, and 3 issues were sold during the fiscal year. After the filing date, the Company also decided to sell 6 listed issues, giving concrete form to efforts to reduce strategic shareholdings and improve asset efficiency. - FY2022Decrease in holdingsAnnual report
「Unlisted shares 16 180,624 Shares other than unlisted shares 18 3,804,846」
The total carrying amount on the balance sheet of 34 strategic shareholdings held to maintain and strengthen relationships with business partners and for other purposes was ¥3.985 billion, down from ¥4.731 billion in the previous fiscal year. The holding policy itself remains unchanged. - FY2021Increase in holdingsAnnual report
「Unlisted shares 16 185,935 Shares other than unlisted shares 18 4,545,612」
The Company continues to hold 34 issues of shares other than those held solely for investment purposes, with a total carrying amount on the balance sheet of ¥4.731 billion. - FY2020Decrease in holdingsAnnual report
「The Company determined that these holdings were necessary to maintain and strengthen relationships with business partners, support its sustainable growth and the improvement of corporate value over the medium to long term, and promote its business smoothly.」
The Company continues to hold 34 issues of investment securities other than those held solely for investment purposes. The carrying amounts on the balance sheet were ¥185.93 million for unlisted shares and ¥4.43910 billion for other shares, totaling ¥4.62503 billion. - FY2019Holdings updatedAnnual report
「Unlisted shares 16 185,935 Shares other than unlisted shares 18 5,123,379」
Investment securities other than those held solely for investment purposes comprised 34 issues in total, with a total carrying amount on the balance sheet of ¥5.309 billion. The Company continues to hold them to maintain and strengthen relationships with business partners and enhance corporate value, among other purposes. - FY2018Holdings updatedAnnual report
「34 issues ¥4,950.721 million」
Investment securities other than those held solely for investment purposes comprised 34 issues, with a carrying amount on the balance sheet of ¥4.950 billion. The purpose of holding them remains to maintain and strengthen business or cooperative relationships. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「Maintaining and strengthening business relationships」
The Company held investment securities other than those held solely for investment purposes in 34 issues, with a carrying amount on the balance sheet of ¥4.670 billion. It stated that the principal purpose of holding them was to maintain and strengthen business or cooperative relationships.