Improving the profitability of the audio equipment B2C business and achieving growth in new markets
First written in FY2016. 21 of 37 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-08-07.
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- 2026-08-07AdvancedEarnings
「Revenue from the audio equipment segment was ¥2,464 million, up 8.4% year on year, and segment operating profit was ¥297 million, up 125.3%.」
The audio equipment segment reported higher revenue and a significant year-on-year increase in segment operating profit. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the audio equipment business was ¥11,069 million, up 0.2% year on year, and segment operating profit was ¥1,484 million, up 21.7%.」
Revenue from the audio equipment business increased, while segment operating profit also rose 21.7% year on year. The full-year results demonstrated improved profitability. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the audio equipment business was ¥5,124 million, up 5.6% year on year, and segment operating profit was ¥502 million, up 51.1%.」
Revenue from the audio equipment business increased year on year, while segment operating profit also rose 51.1%. The interim results showed progress in the previously stated policy of improving profitability. - FY2025-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「Revenue from the audio equipment business was ¥4,853 million, down 8.2% year on year, and segment operating profit was ¥332 million, down 33.0%.」
Both revenue and segment operating profit in the audio equipment business declined year on year, indicating that the growth and profitability improvements previously targeted had receded in the interim period. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the audio equipment business was ¥10,930 million, up 9.1% year on year, and segment operating profit was ¥1,247 million, up 47.4%.」
Both revenue and segment operating profit in the audio equipment business increased year on year, demonstrating progress in growth and profitability improvement in full-year results. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the audio equipment business was ¥8,074 million, up 10.2% year on year, and segment operating profit was ¥883 million, up 41.8%.」
Revenue and segment operating profit in the audio equipment business increased year on year, demonstrating progress in growth and profitability improvement in the reported results. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the audio equipment business was ¥5,287 million, up 10.3% year on year, and segment operating profit was ¥496 million, up 32.9%.」
Revenue and segment operating profit in the audio equipment business increased year on year, demonstrating growth and improved profitability in the reported results. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In the music production and professional audio equipment business, we aim to expand the B2B business by leveraging the provision of flexible, high-quality total system solutions, alongside conventional recording and playback equipment and various peripheral devices, through the worldwide rollout of professional digital mixers. In the B2C business, we aim to improve profitability and expand market share by streamlining and focusing the product portfolio and clearly shifting value-added products toward the mid- to high-price range. In the information equipment business, we will develop products incorporating cutting-edge technologies in the measurement, semiconductor, medical, and mobility fields, based on our core competence in advanced recording and playback technologies, and pursue a leading position in niche markets. This fiscal year, in addition to expanding sales of the new 4K medical recorder in Japan and overseas, we will focus on proactive sales visits following the reclassification of COVID-19 as a Class 5 disease, while seeking to connect directly with users and reflect their feedback in the development of new products.」
While continuing its existing business-specific growth policies, the company identified the worldwide rollout of TASCAM professional digital mixers, the shift of B2C products toward the mid- to high-price range, and domestic and overseas expansion of 4K medical recorder sales as specific measures. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the information equipment business was ¥4,329 million, up 23.9% year on year, and segment operating profit was ¥352 million, up 108.3%.」
Both revenue and segment operating profit in the information equipment business increased substantially year on year. Meanwhile, the audio equipment business reported lower revenue and operating profit, indicating differing progress across the businesses. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, within the audio equipment business, the high-end audio equipment business will continue pursuing steady growth by further enhancing brand value through an expanded lineup of next-generation amplifiers and entry into the new turntable category, and by expanding overseas markets. The premium audio equipment business will continue strengthening the Reference series of mid- to high-end models and developing distinctive analog products and new products that consistently offer more individual value than competing products in every category, seeking to improve earnings and its brand image. The music production and professional audio equipment business will focus on selling products for creators such as musicians and video producers and seek to expand its share of the B2C market. In the B2B market, we will seek to expand market share by launching new digital mixers and providing more flexible, high-quality total system solutions together with conventional recording and playback equipment and various peripheral devices. In the information equipment business, we will develop products incorporating cutting-edge technologies in the measurement, semiconductor, medical, and mobility fields, based on our core competence in advanced recording and playback technologies, and pursue a leading position in niche markets. In particular, this fiscal year we will allocate resources to aggressively developing overseas markets for our newly developed 4K medical recorder.」
The company reaffirmed its existing growth and market development policies for the high-end and premium audio, TASCAM's B2C and B2B businesses, and the information equipment business. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, within the audio equipment business, the high-end audio equipment business will continue pursuing steady growth by further enhancing brand value through an expanded lineup of next-generation amplifiers and entry into the new turntable category, and by expanding overseas markets. The premium audio equipment business will continue strengthening the Reference series of mid- to high-end models and developing distinctive analog products and new products that consistently offer more individual value than competing products in every category, seeking to improve earnings and its brand image. The music production and professional audio equipment business will focus on selling products for creators such as musicians and video producers and seek to expand its share of the B2C market. In the B2B market, we will seek to expand market share by launching new digital mixers and providing more flexible, high-quality total system solutions together with conventional recording and playback equipment and various peripheral devices. In the information equipment business, we will develop products incorporating cutting-edge technologies in the measurement, semiconductor, medical, and mobility fields, based on our core competence in advanced recording and playback technologies, and pursue a leading position in niche markets. In particular, this fiscal year we will allocate resources to aggressively developing overseas markets for our newly developed 4K medical recorder.」
The company reaffirmed its growth, earnings, and brand objectives for each audio equipment business, TASCAM's expansion of B2C and B2B market share, and the policy of developing niche-leading positions and overseas markets for the information equipment business, including the 4K medical recorder. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The high-end audio equipment business will continue pursuing steady growth by further enhancing brand value through an expanded lineup of next-generation amplifiers and entry into the new turntable category, and by expanding overseas markets. In the music production and professional audio equipment business, we will focus on selling products for creators, for which demand remains high, and seek to further increase our share of the B2C market.」
The company reaffirmed its business-specific growth targets, including new categories and overseas growth for high-end audio, and sales of creator-oriented products and expansion of B2C market share. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the audio equipment business was ¥10,985 million, up 9.1% year on year, and segment operating profit was ¥1,283 million, up 4.6%.」
Both revenue and segment operating profit in the audio equipment business increased year on year, demonstrating progress in growth and profitability improvement in the reported results. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the audio equipment business was ¥8,049 million, up 11.1% year on year, and segment operating profit was ¥954 million, up 20.4%.」
Revenue and segment operating profit in the audio equipment business increased year on year, demonstrating progress in growth and profitability improvement in the reported results. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, within the audio equipment business, the high-end audio equipment business will continue pursuing steady growth by expanding its lineup through the establishment of core technologies for next-generation amplifiers and entry into new categories, and by expanding overseas markets. The premium audio equipment business will work to improve earnings and its brand image by further enhancing the Reference series of mid- to high-end models and developing distinctive analog products that consistently offer more individual value than competing products in every category. In the music production and professional audio equipment business, we aim to grow in the B2C market by strengthening digital marketing to improve the user experience and launching new products for the creator market. In the B2B market, we will introduce strategic new products with an eye to the post-COVID environment and further strengthen our overseas sales structure. In the information equipment business, we will develop new markets through product development and solutions incorporating advanced technologies such as IoT, AI, 5G, 4K, and streaming.」
The company reaffirmed its growth policy for the high-end, premium, music production and professional audio, and information equipment businesses through product development, new product launches, digital marketing, a stronger overseas sales structure, and the use of advanced technologies. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, within the audio equipment business, the high-end audio equipment business will continue pursuing steady growth by expanding its lineup through the establishment of core technologies for next-generation amplifiers and entry into new categories, and by expanding overseas markets. The premium audio equipment business will work to improve earnings and restore its brand image by further strengthening the Reference series of mid- to high-end models and developing distinctive analog products that consistently offer more individual value than competing products in every category.」
The company reaffirmed its pursuit of growth, higher earnings, brand recovery, and development of new markets for the high-end, premium, music production and professional audio, and information equipment businesses, using its established approaches of product development, marketing, and advanced technologies. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the audio equipment business was ¥10,067 million, up 7.4% year on year, and segment operating profit was ¥1,226 million, up 41.3%.」
Revenue and segment operating profit in the audio equipment business increased year on year, demonstrating progress in profitability improvement and growth in the reported results. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, within the audio equipment business, the premium audio equipment business will expand its lineup by establishing core technologies for next-generation amplifiers and entering new categories, with the aim of pursuing steady growth by expanding overseas markets. The general audio equipment business will continue seeking higher earnings and recovery of its brand image by strengthening the Reference series of mid- to high-end models and ensuring that new products in every category, including distinctive analog products, consistently offer more individual value than competing products. In the music production and professional audio equipment business, we will further expand the product lineup by strengthening coordinated digital marketing worldwide and launching numerous strategic new products. In the information equipment business, we will pursue development of new markets by addressing leading-edge technologies such as IoT and AI.」
The company reaffirmed its existing business-specific policies of overseas growth for premium audio, higher earnings and brand image recovery for general audio, expansion of music production and professional products, and development of new markets for information equipment. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, within the audio equipment business, the premium audio equipment business will expand its lineup by establishing core technologies for next-generation amplifiers and entering new categories, with the aim of pursuing steady growth by expanding overseas markets. The general audio equipment business will continue seeking higher earnings and recovery of its brand image by strengthening the Reference series of mid- to high-end models and ensuring that new products in every category, including distinctive analog products, consistently offer more individual value than competing products. In the music production and professional audio equipment business, we will further expand the product lineup by strengthening coordinated digital marketing worldwide and launching numerous strategic new products. In the information equipment business, we will pursue development of new markets by addressing leading-edge technologies such as IoT and AI.」
For the premium and general audio, music production and professional audio, and information equipment businesses, the company reaffirmed its pursuit of growth, higher earnings, brand recovery, and development of new markets, using next-generation technologies, new products, digital marketing, and IoT and AI. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, within the audio equipment business, the premium audio equipment business will expand its lineup by establishing core technologies for next-generation amplifiers and entering new categories, with the aim of pursuing steady growth by expanding overseas markets. The general audio equipment business will continue seeking higher earnings and recovery of its brand image by strengthening the Reference series of mid- to high-end models and ensuring that new products in every category, including distinctive analog products, consistently offer more individual value than competing products. In the music production and professional audio equipment business, we will further expand the product lineup by strengthening coordinated digital marketing worldwide and launching numerous strategic new products. In the information equipment business, we will pursue development of new markets by addressing leading-edge technologies such as IoT and AI.」
For the premium and general audio, music production and professional audio, and information equipment businesses, the company continued to pursue growth, higher earnings, brand recovery, and development of new markets, using next-generation technologies, new products, digital marketing, and IoT and AI. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, within the audio equipment business, we continued working to strengthen the positioning of the premium audio equipment business domestically and overseas as the No.1 high-end brand originating in Japan. In the general audio equipment business, we focused on mid- to high-end models, created products with greater individuality than those of competitors, and sought to further improve profitability.」
The company continued to enhance the premium audio brand's value and improve profitability through mid- to high-end and distinctive general audio products. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Within the audio equipment business, we will continue working to strengthen the positioning of the premium audio equipment business domestically and overseas as the No.1 high-end brand originating in Japan. In the general audio equipment business, we will focus on mid- to high-end models, create products with greater individuality than those of competitors, and seek to further improve profitability.」
The company reaffirmed its policy of strengthening the premium audio brand's positioning, focusing the general audio business on mid- to high-end and distinctive products, and improving profitability. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, within the audio equipment business, we will continue working to strengthen the positioning of the premium audio equipment business domestically and overseas as the No.1 high-end brand originating in Japan. In the general audio equipment business, we will focus on mid- to high-end models, create products with greater individuality than those of competitors, and seek to further improve profitability.」
The company reaffirmed its goal of strengthening the premium audio brand's positioning, focusing the general audio business on mid- to high-end and distinctive products, and improving profitability. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, within the audio equipment business, we will continue working to strengthen the positioning of the premium audio equipment business domestically and overseas as the No.1 high-end brand originating in Japan. In the general audio equipment business, we will focus on mid- to high-end models, create products with greater individuality than those of competitors, and seek to further improve profitability.」
The company continued to strengthen the premium audio brand and improve profitability by focusing the general audio business on mid- to high-end models and distinctive products. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, within the audio equipment business, we are integrating the general audio equipment business organizationally with the premium audio equipment business and shifting toward high-value-added mid- to high-end models to improve profitability. In the music production and professional audio equipment business, we will continue to prioritize resource allocation to the B2B business, as we did in the previous fiscal year, and strengthen sales activities targeting sound system installation contractors to expand sales.」
The company reaffirmed its shift toward mid- to high-end general audio equipment, its prioritization of resources for the B2B business, and stronger sales activities targeting sound system installation contractors. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, within the audio equipment business, we are integrating the general audio equipment business organizationally with the premium audio equipment business and shifting toward high-value-added mid- to high-end models to improve profitability. In the music production and professional audio equipment business, we will continue to prioritize resource allocation to the B2B business, as we did in the previous fiscal year, and strengthen sales activities focused on sound system installation contractors to expand sales.」
On the B2C side, the company moved to integrate the general audio equipment and premium audio equipment businesses organizationally and shift toward mid- to high-end models. On the B2B side, it specified stronger sales activities targeting sound system installation contractors. - FY2018ReframedAnnual report
「We continue to view growth in the B2B audio equipment business as our top short-term priority. In addition to fully capturing the benefits of the structural reforms and product lineup reviews undertaken in Japan and overseas, as well as our marketing initiatives to date, we aim to grow in new markets by providing value-added products and services that competitors do not offer.」
The focus of the top short-term priority explicitly shifted from improving the profitability of the B2C business to growing the B2B business. Structural reforms, product lineup reviews, the use of marketing results, and growth in new markets remain stated priorities. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, our group will continue to allocate resources preferentially to the B2B business in an effort to stabilize and reignite growth in group-wide earnings. Within the audio equipment business, the B2B business, which operates under the TASCAM brand in the broadcast and installed-sound markets, will continue investing not only in equipment sales in Japan but also in expanding its business as a recording solutions company. The B2C business will continue to operate with a focus on improving profitability.」
The company continued to prioritize resource allocation to the B2B business, stabilize and reignite growth in group-wide earnings, invest in expanding the TASCAM business, and emphasize profitability in the B2C business. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, our group will continue to allocate resources preferentially to the B2B business in an effort to stabilize and reignite growth in group-wide earnings. Within the audio equipment business, the B2B business, which operates under the TASCAM brand in the broadcast and installed-sound markets, will continue investing not only in equipment sales in Japan but also in expanding its business as a recording solutions company. The B2C business will continue to operate with a focus on improving profitability.」
The company continued to prioritize resource allocation to the B2B business, invest in expanding the TASCAM business, and emphasize profitability in the B2C business. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, our group will continue to allocate resources preferentially to the B2B business in an effort to stabilize and reignite growth in group-wide earnings. Within the audio equipment business, the B2B business, which operates under the TASCAM brand in the broadcast and installed-sound markets, will continue investing not only in equipment sales in Japan but also in expanding its business as a recording solutions company. The B2C business will continue to operate with a focus on improving profitability.」
The company continued to prioritize resource allocation to the B2B business, stabilize and reignite growth in group-wide earnings, and emphasize profitability in the B2C business. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「We continue to view expanding the B2B audio equipment business and improving the profitability of the B2C business as our top short-term priorities. In addition to fully capturing the benefits of the structural reforms at our Chinese factory and overseas sales subsidiaries, the review of our product lineup, and our marketing initiatives to date, we aim to grow in new markets and stabilize earnings by providing value-added products and services that competitors do not offer.」
The company reaffirmed improving B2C profitability, growing in new markets, and stabilizing earnings as its top short-term priorities, while explicitly adding expansion of the B2B business. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Within the audio equipment business, the B2C business is pursuing operations focused on improving profitability through the restructuring of its product portfolio and stronger efforts to develop the Chinese and Asian markets.」
The company reaffirmed its policy of improving B2C profitability through product portfolio restructuring and stronger efforts to develop the Chinese and Asian markets. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Within the audio equipment business, the B2C business is pursuing operations focused on improving profitability through the restructuring of its product portfolio and stronger efforts to develop the Chinese and Asian markets.」
The company reaffirmed its policy of improving B2C profitability through product portfolio restructuring and stronger efforts to develop the Chinese and Asian markets. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Within the audio equipment business, the B2C business will focus on improving profitability through the restructuring of its product portfolio and stronger efforts to develop the Chinese and Asian markets.」
The company reaffirmed its policy of improving B2C profitability and developing new markets through product portfolio restructuring and stronger efforts to develop the Chinese and Asian markets. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We view improving the profitability of the B2C audio equipment business as our top short-term priority. In addition to fully capturing the benefits of the structural reforms at our Chinese factory and the marketing initiatives undertaken to date, we aim to grow in new markets and stabilize earnings by providing value-added products and services that competitors do not offer.」
The top short-term priorities are improving the profitability of B2C audio equipment, growing in new markets, and stabilizing earnings.