Responding to Digitization and Ultra-High-Definition Imaging
First written in FY2016. 10 of 24 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2022-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-11-05.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 2 of 7 companies on the "Worse" side.
8 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026Full-year video-related sales slightly lowerAnnual report
「Sales of our core broadcasting equipment remained weak, resulting in a slight decline in sales. As a result, net sales were ¥3,575 million, down 0.2% year on year.」
For our core broadcasting equipment in the video-related business, the previous fiscal year's sales weakness continued, and full-year net sales declined 0.2% year on year. - FY2026-H1Update on interim-period sales weaknessAnnual report
「Sales of our core broadcasting equipment were weak, resulting in lower sales. As a result, net sales were ¥1,400 million, down 14.5% year on year.」
For our core broadcasting equipment in the video-related business, interim-period sales were down 14.5% year on year, indicating that the previous fiscal year's sales weakness continued into the interim period. - FY2025Full-year sales weakness and shipment delays materializeAnnual report
「Sales of equipment supporting 4K video formats and IP were weak, particularly in Europe and North America, due to uncertainty over the outlook following the inauguration of President Trump and other factors, resulting in lower sales. As a result, net sales were ¥3,583 million, down 13.0% year on year.」
The slower sales caused by delayed shipments of strategic products, reported for the previous interim period, continued through the full year, updated as weak sales of 4K- and IP-compatible equipment and a 13.0% decline in net sales. - FY2025-H1Slower sales due to delayed shipments of strategic productsAnnual report
「Sales slowed due to unstable market conditions surrounding our group and delays in shipments of strategic products.」
For video-related products, including strategic products such as 4K- and IP-compatible equipment, slower sales due to market instability and shipment delays were reported. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of equipment supporting 4K video formats and IP performed well, particularly in Europe and North America, resulting in higher sales. As a result, net sales were ¥4,120 million, up 26.3% year on year.」
For equipment supporting 4K and IP, strong sales, particularly in Europe and North America, materialized as full-year performance, with video-related sales of ¥4,120 million, up 26.3% year on year. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Against this economic backdrop, in the broadcasting industry served by our group, demand for equipment supporting 4K and HDR video formats and IP was high, particularly in North America, and sales performed well. As a result, net sales for the cumulative third-quarter period of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥3,227 million, up 20.1% year on year.」
For equipment supporting 4K, HDR and IP, high demand, particularly in North America, and strong sales continued through the cumulative third-quarter period. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Against this economic backdrop, in the broadcasting industry served by our group, demand for equipment supporting 4K and HDR video formats and IP was high, particularly in North America, and sales performed well.」
In addition to the previous support for 4K and IP, support for HDR has been specified, with strong demand, particularly in North America, and strong sales reported for the cumulative second-quarter period. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Demand for equipment supporting 4K video formats and IP was high, particularly in North America, and sales performed well.」
For equipment supporting 4K video formats and IP, high demand, particularly in North America, and strong sales were reported as specific progress. - FY2023Full-year sales results updatedAnnual report
「Net sales for the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥4,063 million, up 7.3% year on year.」
Although sales stagnation was reported during the quarter for video-related equipment, including 4K- and IP-compatible products, full-year net sales were ¥4,063 million, up 7.3% year on year overall. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of equipment supporting 4K video formats and IP performed steadily in overseas markets, resulting in higher sales. As a result, net sales were ¥2,439 million, up 9.0% year on year.」
In contrast to sales stagnation in Japan and certain overseas regions through the previous quarter, sales of 4K- and IP-compatible equipment performed steadily in overseas markets, and video-related sales turned to 9.0% year-on-year growth. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Sales of equipment supporting 4K video formats and IP stagnated in Japan and certain overseas regions, resulting in lower sales. As a result, net sales were ¥1,537 million, down 2.3% year on year.」
For equipment supporting 4K video formats and IP, sales stagnation in Japan and certain overseas regions continued from the previous quarter. - FY2023-Q1Reversal to weak salesAnnual report
「Sales of equipment supporting 4K video formats and IP were weak both in Japan and in certain overseas regions, resulting in lower sales. As a result, net sales for the first quarter of the current fiscal year were ¥742 million, down 7.7% year on year.」
For equipment supporting 4K video formats and IP, sales changed from the previous strength to weakness in Japan and certain overseas regions, with quarterly sales of ¥742 million, down 7.7% year on year. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「For our group, sales of 4K video-format-related equipment with added IP measurement functions and IP signal monitoring equipment are expected to remain firm.」
Product development consistent with the previous policy of supporting 4K and IP has continued, including adding IP measurement functions to 4K equipment and selling IP signal monitoring equipment. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of equipment supporting 4K video formats and IP performed well in overseas markets, resulting in higher sales. As a result, net sales were ¥2,238 million, up 11.9% year on year.」
For equipment supporting 4K video formats and IP, strong sales in overseas markets materialized as net sales of ¥2,238 million, up 11.9% year on year. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Against this economic backdrop, in the broadcasting industry served by our group, sales of equipment supporting 4K video formats and IP performed well both in Japan and overseas, resulting in higher sales.」
For equipment supporting 4K video formats and IP, strong sales in Japan and overseas continued, and video-related sales were ¥1,573 million, up 13.1% year on year. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of equipment supporting 4K video formats and IP performed well both in Japan and overseas, resulting in higher sales. As a result, net sales were ¥728 million, up 28.8% year on year.」
For equipment supporting 4K and IP, strong sales in Japan and overseas materialized as net sales of ¥728 million, up 28.8% year on year, making the product support visible in sales performance. - FY2021Specification of products and functionsAnnual report
「For our group, sales of 4K video-format-related equipment with added IP measurement functions and IP signal monitoring equipment are expected to remain firm.」
The previous policy of supporting 4K, 8K and high-speed IP transmission has been developed into specific products and functions, namely 4K equipment with IP measurement functions and IP signal monitoring equipment. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「In recent years, we have focused on products for the markets related to 4K and 8K broadcasting of ultra-high-definition images and high-speed transmission technologies such as IP, and have strategically increased investment in research and development expenses to accelerate the development of new products.」
The focus on 4K and 8K broadcasting and high-speed transmission technologies such as IP has continued. - FY2019RaisedAnnual report
「② In development, in addition to our strength in video-related fields, we will invest in research and development and further strengthen our development capabilities so that we can respond to the rapid advancement of 4K and 8K video formats and high-speed transmission technologies while expanding into new fields such as 5G.」
In addition to 4K and 8K and high-speed transmission technologies, expansion into new fields such as 5G has been specified, broadening the scope of the target technologies. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「In recent years, we have focused on products for the markets related to 4K and 8K broadcasting of ultra-high-definition images and high-speed transmission technologies such as IP, and have strategically increased investment in research and development expenses to accelerate the development of new products.」
The focus on 4K and 8K broadcasting and high-speed transmission technologies such as IP has continued. - FY2017RaisedAnnual report
「Focus on digital technology: We will specialize in increasingly advanced digital technologies, including digital broadcasting and other multimedia applications, and build our product-development and sales infrastructure accordingly.」
The scope has been specified as extending from the previous focus on digitization and ultra-high-definition imaging to 4K and 8K video formats and high-speed transmission technology, with a stated focus on digital technology. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We are focusing on products based on cutting-edge digital technology, particularly to respond to the rapid progress of digitization at broadcasters and the adoption of ultra-high-definition imaging in the film industry.」
This is presented as a product-development priority in response to technological changes in the market.