Promotion of Overseas Procurement and Sales
First written in FY2016. 13 of 32 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 4 of 20 companies on the "Worse" side.
5 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Overseas operations ¥6,219 million ¥5,609 million ¥6,503 million 115.9 104.6」
Revenue from overseas operations was ¥6,503 million, up 15.9% year on year and 104.6% of the initial target. - FY2026-H1Interim progress in overseas operationsAnnual report
「Overseas operations ¥2,677 million ¥3,021 million 112.9 98.0」
Revenue from overseas operations for the interim period was ¥3,021 million, up 12.9% year on year, while this represented 98.0% of the initial plan for the same period. - FY2025Continued revenue decline in China and revenue growth in overseas operations excluding ChinaAnnual report
「In China, despite the significant impact of economic stagnation locally, we sought to invigorate the market by publishing a Chinese-language catalog for the first time in 4 years, limiting the decline in local-currency revenue to 1.5%. ... Revenue from overseas operations excluding China increased 14.5%.」
China revenue declined 1.5% on a local-currency basis, while revenue from overseas operations excluding China increased 14.5%. - FY2025-H1China sales down, overseas business outside China upAnnual report
「In China, the company sought to stimulate the market by publishing a Chinese-language catalog for the first time in 4 years amid significant economic stagnation. As a result, the decline was limited to 5.7% in local-currency terms. However, on a consolidated basis, sales increased 3.0% in yen terms due to foreign exchange translation. In overseas businesses outside China, including exports from Japan, the number of incoming customers increased through enhanced and multilingual AXEL_GLOBAL information, while sales activities targeting distributors that stock and sell the company's products in each country were successful and sales grew. As a result, overseas business outside China increased 39.8%.」
China revenue declined 5.7% on a local-currency basis, while revenue from overseas operations excluding China increased 39.8%, driven by expanded information, multilingual support and agency sales on AXEL_GLOBAL. - FY2024China sales down, exports outside China upAnnual report
「In China, sales declined 1.9% due to economic stagnation despite efforts to enhance the lineup and promote Japanese-made biotechnology-related equipment. Sales declined 4.2% in local-currency terms. Meanwhile, for exports from Japan to overseas markets excluding China, enhanced listing information and multilingual content on AXEL_GLOBAL increased the number of incoming customers, while sales activities increased the number of distributors in each country that stocked and sold the company's products. As a result, exports overseas increased 17.5%.」
The China business declined due to economic stagnation, while exports overseas excluding China increased 17.5% through enhanced and multilingual AXEL_GLOBAL information and an increase in local distributors. - FY2024-Q3Continued decline in China sales and failure to meet the overseas business planAnnual report
「In China, sales declined 1.5% due to the impact of economic stagnation, despite efforts to enhance the lineup and promote Japanese-made biotechnology-related equipment. Sales declined 3.4% in local-currency terms. Meanwhile, for exports from Japan to overseas markets excluding China, the company expanded the products listed on AXEL_GLOBAL and Wave_GLOBAL to approximately 2.4 million and worked to enhance the listing information. It also focused on promotional activities by strengthening communication with local distributors as overseas travel resumed. As a result, exports overseas increased 11.7%.」
The China business declined 1.5% due to economic stagnation, while exports overseas excluding China increased 11.7%. The overseas business as a whole reached 95.8% of plan, continuing to fall short of the plan. - FY2024-Q2Overseas business below plan and slowing growthAnnual report
「E-commerce 11,246 12,898 114.7 98.9 Overseas business ※ 2,234 2,327 104.2 93.6 Total 13,481 15,225 112.9 98.1」
Cumulative overseas business sales through the second quarter were ¥2.327 billion, up 4.2% year on year, but reached only 93.6% of the plan for the same period. The total for the main sales initiatives reached 98.1% of plan. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In China, sales increased 25.6% year on year. Although economic activity stagnated in January amid a rapid rise in infections following the lifting of the zero-COVID policy, the company benefited from demand following the reopening of the economy after the Lunar New Year, and its promotional activities for Japanese-made biotechnology-related equipment were successful. Exports from Japan to overseas markets excluding China increased 5.5%, as the number of products listed on the multilingual AXEL_GLOBAL and Wave_GLOBAL websites was expanded to just under 2.4 million, including more products for overseas markets, and communication with local distributors was strengthened as overseas travel resumed.」
China sales increased 25.6% through capturing demand from the reopening of the economy and promoting Japanese-made biotechnology-related equipment. For exports outside China, the number of listed products was expanded to just under 2.4 million and communication with local distributors was further strengthened. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In China, the number of products listed on the ASONLINE website was expanded from approximately 60,000 to approximately 400,000. The China business declined 7.0% in local-currency terms but increased 5.9% in yen terms, while exports outside China increased 13.2%.」
In China, the number of products listed on ASONLINE was expanded from approximately 60,000 to approximately 400,000. The China business declined 7.0% in local-currency terms but increased 5.9% in yen terms, while exports outside China increased 13.2%. - FY2023-Q3China sales down in local currency but up in yen terms, with exports to Asia upAnnual report
「In China, the number of products listed on the Chinese-language asonline website was expanded to approximately 400,000, 5 times the level at the end of the previous fiscal year, increasing inquiries. However, sales declined 5.0% year on year in local-currency terms due to a reaction from the large order secured in the previous year's corresponding quarter and the impact of the Shanghai lockdown from April to May. Foreign exchange movements contributed to a 9.5% increase in yen terms in the financial statements. Exports from Japan to Asian regions outside China increased 13.5% in yen terms, as the number of products listed on the multilingual AXEL_GLOBAL and Wave_GLOBAL websites was expanded to just under 2.4 million, including more products for overseas markets, and communication with local distributors was strengthened as overseas travel resumed.」
China sales declined 5.0% year on year in local-currency terms but increased 9.5% in yen terms due to foreign exchange effects. Exports to Asian regions outside China increased 13.5% through expanded product listings and strengthened communication with local distributors. - FY2023-Q2China sales down, sales to Asia outside China upAnnual report
「In China, sales declined 11.4% year on year in local-currency terms due to a reaction from the large order secured in the previous year's corresponding quarter and the impact of the Shanghai lockdown from April to May, but increased 1.1% in yen terms due to foreign exchange effects. Exports from Japan to Asian regions outside China increased 11.0%, as the number of products listed on AXEL_GLOBAL and Wave_GLOBAL was expanded to 2.2 million, listings of products for overseas markets were enhanced, and some in-person communication with local distributors resumed as overseas travel restarted.」
While China was affected by a reaction from the large order and the Shanghai lockdown, exports to Asian regions outside China increased sales through expanded product listings and the resumption of communication with local distributors. - FY2023-Q1Regional progress in the overseas businessAnnual report
「In China, overseas business sales declined 15.9% year on year, as planned, due to a reaction from the large order secured in the previous year's corresponding period. Exports from Japan to Asian regions outside China increased 18.9%, as the company expanded the number of products listed on AXEL_GLOBAL and Wave_GLOBAL and strengthened remote communication with local distributors while overseas travel remained difficult.」
The China business declined due to a reaction from the large order secured in the previous year, while exports to Asian regions outside China increased sales through the expansion of AXEL_GLOBAL, Wave_GLOBAL and remote communications. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In China, overseas business sales increased 21.5% year on year, reflecting a rebound from the previous year's COVID-19 impact and a sizable order secured in the first quarter in connection with the construction of a new plant by a Japanese customer. Exports from Japan to Asian regions outside China increased 46.5%, as the company enhanced the AXEL_GLOBAL and Wave_GLOBAL websites and strengthened remote communication with local distributors while overseas travel remained difficult.」
Cumulative overseas business sales through the third quarter were ¥3.320 billion, representing 127.0% of the previous year's corresponding period and 106.3% of the plan. Exports to Asian regions outside China also increased 46.5% year on year through the enhancement of AXEL_GLOBAL, Wave_GLOBAL and remote communications. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Overseas business ※ 1,736 2,285 131.7 120.0」
Cumulative overseas business sales through the second quarter were ¥2.285 billion, representing 131.7% of the previous year's corresponding period and 120.0% of the plan for the same period. Exports to both China and Asian regions outside China increased sales. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Overseas business 786 1,069 136.0 119.1」
Overseas business sales in the first quarter were ¥1.069 billion, representing 136.0% of the previous year's corresponding quarter and 119.1% of the quarterly plan. Exports to both China and Asian regions outside China increased sales. - FY2021Specific overseas expansion measures alongside underperformanceAnnual report
「On the procurement side, imports and domestic sales of overseas products in Japan have exceeded ¥15.0 billion and are an important earnings pillar. In addition to China, the company has a local subsidiary in the United States as a procurement base, and plans to establish its own procurement bases in Europe and Southeast Asia once the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided, further strengthening its overseas procurement capabilities.」
While imports and domestic sales of overseas products exceeded ¥15.0 billion, the company outlined plans to establish its own procurement bases in Europe and Southeast Asia in the future. Overseas business sales remained at 93.6% of the initial target. - FY2021-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「In China, demand for research among local customers was strong, but sales to Japanese companies were sluggish. On a yen basis, total sales remained roughly at the previous year's level because of foreign exchange effects, although sales increased 3.2% in renminbi terms. Exports from Japan to Asian regions outside China declined as they were affected by the slowdown in overseas economies while overseas travel remained difficult.」
Overseas business sales were ¥2.614 billion, representing 95.4% of the previous year's corresponding period and 94.1% of the plan for the same period. Sales to Japanese companies in China and exports to Asian regions outside China were sluggish. - FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「In China, the overseas business showed signs of recovery but posted only a slight increase, partly due to foreign exchange effects. Exports from Japan to Asian regions other than China declined as they were affected by the slowdown in overseas economies amid the COVID-19 pandemic.」
The China business was on a recovery trend but posted only a slight increase due to foreign exchange effects, while exports to Asian regions outside China declined because of the slowdown in overseas economies. Overseas business sales were 99.2% of the previous year's corresponding quarter and 98.5% of the plan for the same period. - FY2021-Q1Above plan, but below the previous yearAnnual report
「Overseas business ※2 824 786 95.4 101.7」
Overseas business sales were ¥786 million, or 95.4% of the previous year's corresponding quarter, while reaching 101.7% of the quarterly plan. - FY2020WorsenedAnnual report
「In the overseas business, sales to local users in China, particularly universities and research institutions, grew, but sales to Japanese companies in China were sluggish. Exports from Japan to Asian regions other than China were partly affected by the slowdown in overseas economies.」
Overseas business sales were ¥3.708 billion, representing 93.3% of the previous fiscal year and 70.0% of the final target. Weak sales to Japanese companies in China and exports to Asian markets outside China were reflected in the full-year results. - FY2020-Q3Continued slowdown in progress in the overseas businessAnnual report
「Overseas business 2,817 2,741 97.3 81.4 In the overseas business, sales to local users in China, particularly universities and research institutions, grew, but sales to Japanese companies in China were sluggish. Exports from Japan to Asian regions other than China were partly affected by the slowdown in overseas economies.」
Cumulative overseas business sales through the third quarter were ¥2.741 billion, representing 97.3% of the previous year's corresponding period and 81.4% of the plan for the same period. Sales to local users in China grew, while sales to Japanese companies in China and exports to Asian regions outside China were sluggish. - FY2020-Q2Slower progress in the overseas businessAnnual report
「In the overseas business, sales to local users in China, particularly universities and research institutions, grew, but sales to Japanese companies in China were sluggish. Exports from Japan to Asian regions other than China were recovering but were partly affected by the slowdown in overseas economies.」
Sales to local users in China grew, while sales to Japanese companies in China were sluggish. Exports to Asian regions outside China were also partly affected by the slowdown in overseas economies. Overseas business sales were 98.3% of the previous year's corresponding quarter and 85.3% of the plan for the period. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Overseas business 784 824 105.0 90.3」
Overseas business sales in the first quarter were ¥824 million, representing 105.0% of the previous year's corresponding quarter and 90.3% of the full-year plan. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「The overseas business continues to grow by exporting from China to countries around the world, including Southeast Asia, North America and Europe.」
Full-year overseas business sales were ¥3.973 billion, up 25.4% year on year. The company specifically stated its policy of expanding export markets from China into Southeast Asia, North America and Europe. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Overseas business 2,186 2,817 128.9 100.3」
Cumulative overseas business sales through the third quarter were ¥2.817 billion, representing 128.9% of the previous year's corresponding period and 100.3% of the plan for the same period. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Overseas business 1,360 1,779 130.8 108.7」
Cumulative overseas business sales through the second quarter were ¥1.779 billion, representing 130.8% of the previous year's corresponding period and 108.7% of the plan for the same period. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Overseas business 638 784 122.9 105.0」
Overseas business sales in the first quarter were ¥784 million, representing 122.9% of the previous year's corresponding quarter and 105.0% of the plan for the same period. - FY2018RaisedAnnual report
「The company plans to develop its overseas business primarily in China, expanding into 4 global regions including Southeast Asia, North America and Europe.」
The company organized its existing policy of expanding in Asia, North America and Europe as expansion into 4 global regions, including Southeast Asia. - FY2017RaisedAnnual report
「Through the expansion and deepening of its operations in Asia, North America and Europe, the company will strengthen its globalization efforts and work toward achieving the overseas business targets set out in its medium-term management plan.」
In addition to its existing policy of procuring and selling products in more than 30 countries worldwide, the company specified plans to expand and deepen its operations in Asia, North America and Europe. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「AS ONE INTERNATIONAL, INC., a U.S. subsidiary primarily engaged in exporting North American products and merchandising, was established in September 2016 and commenced operations in January 2017.」
As part of the implementation of its overseas product procurement and sales policy, the U.S. subsidiary responsible for exporting North American products and merchandising commenced operations in January 2017. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「AS ONE INTERNATIONAL, INC., a U.S. subsidiary primarily engaged in exporting North American products and merchandising, was established in September 2016 and is scheduled to commence operations in January 2017.」
In connection with its global procurement and sales policy, the company established a U.S. subsidiary responsible for exporting North American products and merchandising, and plans to commence operations in January 2017. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The Group currently procures and sells products in more than 30 countries worldwide. Going forward, it plans to identify and develop products with global appeal and provide them to customers.」
The company stated that it would continue identifying and developing products with global appeal, based on procurement and sales activities in more than 30 countries worldwide.