Expansion into new fields for circuit-testing connectors and wireless communications equipment

「The semiconductor test market, the segment’s principal market, showed strong overall growth as investment in advanced semiconductors became more active, driven by expanding demand related to generative AI.」

「Sales of the Group’s mainstay semiconductor back-end test fixtures exceeded the prior-year period, driven by increased orders for logic semiconductor test sockets for servers and other applications, as well as a substantial increase in orders amid expanding demand for generative AI-related testing.」

「As a result, segment revenue was ¥19,610 million, up 25.6% from the previous fiscal year, representing a substantial increase. Segment profit was ¥2,931 million, up 98.1%, as higher profit from increased revenue and a substantial improvement in the product mix from the second quarter onward greatly outweighed cost increases due to rising raw material prices and higher labour costs.」

「生成AI関連の検査需要の拡大による大幅な受注増などにより、前期を大きく上回りました。」

「Sales of jigs for back-end semiconductor inspection exceeded the same period of the previous year, despite orders for sockets for logic semiconductor inspection for PCs remaining at a low level, due in part to increased orders resulting from expanding inspection demand related to generative AI. Sales of jigs for front-end semiconductor inspection also exceeded the same period of the previous year, as the turnkey business providing one-stop solutions including peripheral equipment increased and sales of MEMS probe cards (YPX) for high-frequency electronic component inspection grew.」

「As a result, segment revenue was ¥15,614 million, up 24.1% from the previous fiscal year. Segment profit was ¥1,479 million, compared with a loss of ¥794 million in the previous fiscal year, supported by higher profit from increased revenue and an improved product mix, despite temporary expenses incurred to address technical issues.」

「Sales of jigs for back-end semiconductor inspection exceeded the same period of the previous year, despite a decline in orders for sockets for logic semiconductor inspection and other products, due in part to the capture of inspection demand related to generative AI. Sales of jigs for front-end semiconductor inspection also exceeded the same period of the previous year, as the turnkey business providing one-stop solutions including peripheral equipment increased, despite sluggish sales of MEMS probe cards (YPX) for high-frequency electronic component inspection. As a result, segment revenue was ¥7,467 million, up 20.7% year on year. Segment profit was ¥789 million, compared with a loss of ¥461 million in the same period of the previous year, supported by higher profit from increased revenue, lower costs due to declining raw material prices and an improved product mix.」

「As a result, segment revenue was ¥12,585 million, down 43.7% from the previous fiscal year, representing a substantial decline. Despite efforts to contain costs such as labour costs, segment loss was ¥794 million, compared with profit of ¥6,169 million in the previous fiscal year, due mainly to lower profit accompanying the revenue decline.」

「As a result, segment revenue was ¥9,182 million, down 50.1% year on year, representing a substantial decline. Despite efforts to contain costs such as labour costs, segment loss was ¥726 million, compared with profit of ¥5,925 million in the same period of the previous year, due to lower profit accompanying the revenue decline and higher fixed costs associated with investment in technology development for future semiconductor miniaturisation and improved production efficiency, among other factors.」

「As a result, segment revenue was ¥6,188 million, down 52.6% year on year, representing a substantial decline. Segment loss was ¥461 million, compared with profit of ¥4,388 million in the same period of the previous year, due to lower profit accompanying the revenue decline and higher fixed costs associated with investment in technology development for future semiconductor miniaturisation and improved production efficiency, among other factors.」

「Sales of jigs for back-end semiconductor inspection, the Group's main product, fell substantially below the same period of the previous year due to a decline in orders for sockets for logic semiconductor inspection and other products. Sales of jigs for front-end semiconductor inspection also fell below the same period of the previous year as sales of the turnkey business providing one-stop solutions including peripheral equipment and MEMS probe cards (YPX) for high-frequency electronic component inspection remained sluggish.」

「As a result, segment revenue was ¥22,374 million, up 26.9% from the previous fiscal year. Segment profit was ¥6,169 million, up 26.6%, despite deterioration in earnings in the fourth quarter due to a sharp decline in orders, supported by higher profit from increased revenue in the first half and the positive effect of the weaker yen, among other factors.」

「Sales of jigs for back-end semiconductor inspection exceeded the same period of the previous year despite a decline in orders for sockets for logic semiconductor inspection and high-frequency inspection sockets in the third quarter, supported by the positive effect of the weaker yen and other factors. Sales of jigs for front-end semiconductor inspection increased year on year as the turnkey business providing one-stop solutions including peripheral equipment grew due to the launch of new products, while sales of MEMS probe cards (YPX) for high-frequency electronic component inspection also exceeded the same period of the previous year due to increased orders. As a result, segment revenue was ¥18,416 million, up 43.8% year on year, and segment profit was ¥5,925 million, up 69.5%.」

「Under these conditions, sales of jigs for back-end semiconductor inspection, the Group's main product, exceeded the same period of the previous year due to increased orders for sockets for logic semiconductor inspection and high-frequency inspection sockets, as well as the positive effect of the weaker yen. Sales of jigs for front-end semiconductor inspection declined year on year as the turnkey business providing one-stop solutions including peripheral equipment decreased from the same period of the previous year, while sales of MEMS probe cards (YPX) for high-frequency electronic component inspection exceeded the same period of the previous year due to increased orders. As a result, segment revenue was ¥13,054 million, up 73.1% year on year, representing a substantial increase. Segment profit was ¥4,388 million, up 150.0% year on year, supported by higher profit from increased revenue and the positive effect of the weaker yen, despite higher costs due to rising raw material prices.」

「Sales of jigs for back-end semiconductor inspection, the main product, exceeded the same period of the previous year due to strong growth in orders for sockets for logic semiconductor inspection and high-frequency inspection sockets, the launch of new mass production and the positive effect of the weaker yen. Sales of jigs for front-end semiconductor inspection declined year on year as the turnkey business providing one-stop solutions including peripheral equipment temporarily slowed, while sales of MEMS probe cards (YPX) for high-frequency electronic component inspection substantially exceeded the same period of the previous year as orders increased against the backdrop of the spread of 5G-compatible smartphones. As a result, segment revenue was ¥6,203 million, up 82.5% year on year, representing a substantial increase. Segment profit was ¥2,026 million, up 162.7% year on year, despite higher costs due to rising raw material prices and higher fixed costs associated with capacity expansion, supported by higher profit from increased revenue and the positive effect of the weaker yen, among other factors.」

「Sales of jigs for back-end semiconductor inspection exceeded the previous fiscal year, supported by strong growth in orders for sockets for logic semiconductor inspection and high-frequency inspection sockets, as well as the launch of new mass production. Sales of jigs for front-end semiconductor inspection also exceeded the previous fiscal year, due in part to the steady expansion of the turnkey business providing one-stop solutions including peripheral equipment. Sales of MEMS probe cards (YPX) for high-frequency electronic component inspection also substantially exceeded the previous fiscal year, as orders increased against the backdrop of the spread of 5G-compatible smartphones. As a result, segment revenue was ¥17,625 million, up 33.1% from the previous fiscal year, and segment profit was ¥4,871 million, up 81.6%.」

「Sales of jigs for back-end semiconductor inspection substantially exceeded the same period of the previous year, supported by strong growth in orders for sockets for logic semiconductor inspection and high-frequency inspection sockets, as well as the launch of new mass production. Sales of jigs for front-end semiconductor inspection also exceeded the same period of the previous year, due in part to the steady expansion of the turnkey business providing one-stop solutions including peripheral equipment. Sales of MEMS probe cards (YPX) for high-frequency electronic component inspection also exceeded the same period of the previous year, as orders increased substantially against the backdrop of the spread of 5G-compatible smartphones. As a result, segment revenue was ¥12,808 million, up 29.6% year on year, representing a substantial increase. Segment profit was ¥3,495 million, up 80.5% year on year, despite higher costs due to rising raw material prices, supported by higher profit from increased revenue, a higher proportion of relatively high-margin products and improved margins resulting from a higher in-house production ratio, among other factors.」

「Sales of jigs for back-end semiconductor inspection, the Group's main product, exceeded the same period of the previous year despite some production delays caused by operating restrictions at the Malaysia plant resulting from the lockdown, supported by steady growth in orders for sockets for logic semiconductor inspection and high-frequency inspection sockets, as well as the launch of new mass production. Sales of jigs for front-end semiconductor inspection also exceeded the same period of the previous year, due in part to the steady expansion of the turnkey business providing one-stop solutions including peripheral equipment. Sales of MEMS probe cards (YPX) for high-frequency electronic component inspection also exceeded the same period of the previous year, as orders increased substantially against the backdrop of the spread of 5G-compatible smartphones. As a result, segment revenue was ¥7,540 million, up 10.4% year on year. Segment profit was ¥1,755 million, up 38.2% year on year, despite higher costs due to rising raw material prices, supported by higher profit from increased revenue and improved margins resulting from a higher in-house production ratio, among other factors.」

「Sales of jigs for front-end semiconductor inspection also fell below the same period of the previous year, although the turnkey business providing one-stop solutions including peripheral equipment expanded steadily, due in part to the normalisation of accelerated orders recorded in the same period of the previous year. As a result, segment revenue was ¥3,400 million, down 16.0% year on year, representing a year-on-year decline.」

「Sales of jigs for front-end semiconductor inspection substantially exceeded the previous fiscal year, as orders increased overall against the backdrop of rising global sales of 5G smartphones, despite quarter-to-quarter fluctuations in the turnkey business providing one-stop solutions including peripheral equipment.」

「Sales of semiconductor front-end test fixtures exceeded the same period of the previous year due in part to the steady performance of the turnkey business, which provides one-stop solutions including peripheral equipment. As a result, segment revenue increased 4.3% year on year to ¥9,883 million, although the rate of growth slowed. Segment profit and loss was profit of ¥1,936 million, down 13.6% year on year, due to higher fixed costs resulting from strengthening production capacity in anticipation of a recovery and increase in orders.」

「Sales of semiconductor front-end test fixtures exceeded the same period of the previous year due in part to the steady expansion of the turnkey business, which provides one-stop solutions including peripheral equipment. As a result, segment revenue increased 12.5% year on year to ¥6,828 million, although the rate of growth slowed.」

「Sales of semiconductor front-end test fixtures substantially exceeded the same period of the previous year due in part to the steady expansion of the turnkey business, which provides one-stop solutions including peripheral equipment. As a result, segment revenue increased substantially to ¥4,048 million, up 36.9% year on year. Segment profit and loss was profit of ¥867 million, up 60.0% year on year, despite temporary cost increases associated with producing products made at the Malaysian plant at domestic plants in Japan and elsewhere, due to higher profit accompanying increased revenue, a higher sales mix of relatively high-margin products and higher utilization of production equipment.」

「Sales of the group's mainstay semiconductor back-end test fixtures substantially exceeded the previous period due to increased orders for high-frequency products, in contrast to the previous period, when demand slowed mainly in the memory field. Sales of semiconductor front-end test fixtures also exceeded the previous period due in part to the steady expansion of the turnkey business, which provides one-stop solutions including peripheral equipment. As a result, segment revenue was ¥12,832 million, up 40.4% from the previous period, and segment profit was ¥3,132 million, up 236.7%.」

「Sales of the group's mainstay semiconductor back-end test fixtures substantially exceeded the same period of the previous year due to increased orders for high-frequency products, in contrast to the previous year, when demand slowed mainly in the memory field. Sales of semiconductor front-end test fixtures also exceeded the same period of the previous year due in part to the steady expansion of the turnkey business, which provides one-stop solutions including peripheral equipment. As a result, segment revenue increased substantially to ¥9,474 million, up 41.0% year on year. Segment profit and loss was profit of ¥2,241 million, up 277.8% year on year, due to higher profit accompanying increased revenue, a higher sales mix of relatively high-margin products and higher utilization of production equipment.」

「Sales of semiconductor back-end test fixtures, including BGA sockets, the group's mainstay products, substantially exceeded the same period of the previous year due to strong growth in orders in non-memory fields, in contrast to the same period of the previous year, when demand slowed mainly in the memory field. Sales of semiconductor front-end test fixtures also exceeded the same period of the previous year due in part to orders secured for the turnkey business, which provides one-stop solutions including peripheral equipment. As a result, segment revenue increased substantially to ¥6,068 million, up 39.8% year on year. Segment profit and loss was profit of ¥1,301 million, up 360.1% year on year, due to higher profit accompanying increased revenue, a higher sales mix of relatively high-margin products and higher utilization of production equipment.」

「Sales of semiconductor back-end test fixtures, including BGA sockets, the group's mainstay products, substantially exceeded the same period of the previous year due to strong growth in orders in non-memory fields, in contrast to the same period of the previous year, when demand slowed mainly in the memory field. Sales of semiconductor front-end test fixtures also exceeded the same period of the previous year due in part to orders secured for the turnkey business, which provides one-stop solutions including peripheral equipment. As a result, segment revenue was ¥2,957 million, up 29.9% year on year, and segment profit was ¥542 million, up 207.0%.」

「Sales of semiconductor front-end test fixtures, for which MEMS probe cards for testing high-frequency electronic components are a strategic product, fell below the previous period due to lower sales of existing products, although the new business providing one-stop solutions, including peripheral equipment, the turnkey business, contributed to growth. Meanwhile, sales of interposer substrates, LED substrates and other products in the LTCC business included in this segment increased substantially and exceeded the previous period.」

「Sales of semiconductor front-end test fixtures, for which MEMS probe cards for testing high-frequency electronic components are a strategic product, exceeded the same period of the previous year due in part to the launch of a new business providing one-stop solutions, including peripheral equipment. Meanwhile, sales of interposer substrates, LED substrates and other products in the LTCC business included in this segment increased substantially and exceeded the same period of the previous year. As a result, segment revenue declined 4.3% year on year to ¥6,720 million. Segment profit and loss was profit of ¥593 million, down 56.7% year on year, due to a lower sales mix of relatively high-margin products and higher fixed costs resulting from a substantial increase in manufacturing personnel to support future business expansion.」

「Sales of semiconductor front-end test fixtures, for which MEMS probe cards for testing high-frequency electronic components are a strategic product, fell below the same period of the previous year due to lower replacement demand resulting from substantial improvements in the quality and durability of our products. Meanwhile, sales of interposer substrates, LED substrates and other products in the LTCC business included in this segment increased substantially and exceeded the same period of the previous year.」

「Meanwhile, sales of interposer substrates, LED substrates and other products in the LTCC business included in this segment increased substantially and exceeded the same period of the previous year. In the fine connector business, whose core product is fine spring connectors, sales to mobile device manufacturers declined due to lower orders, but revenue exceeded the same period of the previous year as sales to the POS terminal and healthcare markets remained firm.」

「As a result, segment revenue increased substantially to ¥9,503 million, up 38.1% from the previous period. Segment profit and loss was profit of ¥1,791 million, up 159.8% from the previous period, due to higher profit accompanying increased revenue, a higher mix of relatively high-margin products, cost reduction activities resulting from raising the production ratio at the Malaysian plant, the benefit of the weaker yen and other factors.」

「Sales of semiconductor front-end test fixtures, for which MEMS probe cards for testing high-frequency electronic components are a strategic product, exceeded the same period of the previous year due to active sales expansion efforts. As a result, segment revenue increased substantially to ¥7,022 million, up 40.6% year on year. Segment profit and loss was profit of ¥1,370 million, up 196.1% year on year, due to higher profit accompanying increased revenue, a higher mix of relatively high-margin products, a lower cost ratio resulting from raising the production ratio at the Malaysian plant, the benefit of the weaker yen and other factors.」

「Sales of semiconductor front-end test fixtures, for which MEMS probe cards for testing high-frequency electronic components are a strategic product, exceeded the same period of the previous year due to active sales expansion efforts. As a result, segment revenue increased substantially to ¥4,456 million, up 29.6% year on year. Segment profit and loss was profit of ¥822 million, up 192.1% year on year, due to higher profit accompanying increased revenue, a lower cost ratio resulting from raising the production ratio at the Malaysian plant, the benefit of the weaker yen and other factors.」

「Sales of semiconductor back-end test fixtures, including BGA sockets, the group's mainstay products, substantially exceeded the same period of the previous year due to strong growth in orders and the effect of the weaker yen. Sales of semiconductor front-end test fixtures, for which MEMS probe cards for testing high-frequency electronic components are a strategic product, also exceeded the same period of the previous year due to active sales expansion efforts.」

「Business model innovation through the full-scale expansion of the circuit-testing connector and wireless communications equipment segments into new fields」

「Business model innovation through the full-scale expansion of the circuit-testing connector and wireless communications equipment segments into new fields」

「Business model innovation through the full-scale expansion of the circuit-testing connector and wireless communications equipment segments into new fields」