Integrated framework of initiatives to advance consolidated management, growth areas, efficiency improvements and globalization

「In these circumstances, the group continued to strengthen sales and develop products to win orders for semiconductor-related products, which are expected to grow over the medium to long term, while continuing to focus on developing products for new forms of office space in its office furniture business, one of the group's core businesses.」

「“We aim to become a research and development-driven company, steadily advance technology, product, and business development that surpasses our competitors, provide new value to society, promote globalization, and advance our businesses.” Of the 5 years covered by the current Medium-Term Management Plan, the 3 years from fiscal 2024 through fiscal 2026 will be used to establish a foundation for growth through active investment, and the results will be realized during the 2 years from fiscal 2027 through fiscal 2028.」

「In these circumstances, in response to continued firm demand related to semiconductors, the company pursued measures including improving its production structure and shifting its business structure.」

「At a Board of Directors meeting held on 3 February 2023, the company resolved to acquire all shares of ユーキ・トレーディング and make it a subsidiary, and entered into a share transfer agreement dated 10 February 2023. The acquisition of the shares was completed on 31 March 2023.」

「The company is working to give concrete form to the priority measure of promoting M&A, collaboration, and other initiatives.」

「The entire Group is working to realize the plan’s basic policy, “Shift to high-value-added businesses through structural and process reforms and build a new growth trajectory.”」

「While continuing operations after thoroughly implementing company-wide measures to prevent COVID-19 infections, the group is working as one to implement the plan's basic policy of shifting to high-value-added businesses through structural and process reforms and establishing a new growth trajectory.」

「④ Overview of Company-Wide Priority Measures (1) Shift to high-value-added products and services ・Pursue technological superiority and adopt a research and development-driven management approach (2) Accelerate growth by identifying priority fields and concentrating resources ・Medical equipment-related business field ・Semiconductor and other related business fields ・Businesses related to the new normal ・Strengthen overseas operations by expanding and enhancing the functions of the China and North American locations (3) Review the organization and operations through process reform to improve productivity ・Demonstrate the company's collective capabilities through cross-functional organizations ・Thoroughly digitize processes ・Innovate manufacturing and reform indirect operations through DX (digital transformation) (4) Promote M&A, collaboration, and other initiatives (5) Establish systems and implement measures related to ESG, the SDGs, and other areas」

「① Shift to high-value-added products and services ・Develop and provide high-value-added products and services incorporating AI, IoT, sensors, and software ② Accelerate growth by identifying priority fields and concentrating resources in those fields ③ Strengthen the role of overseas locations to promote globalization ④ Improve productivity by strengthening company-wide cross-functional capabilities and reforming processes ⑤ Promote M&A, collaboration, and other initiatives」

「Specifically, while focusing on expanding the global sales and procurement structures and various business alliance and new business development activities, the company pursued activities to improve productivity, including continuing to streamline manufacturing lines through the use of robots and IoT and streamlining indirect operations through the introduction of information systems, RPA, and other tools.」

「⑦ Overview of Company-Wide Priority Measures b. Accelerating growth by identifying priority fields and concentrating resources in those fields ・Accelerate active investment and commercialization in the medical equipment-related business field ・Accelerate development investment in the semiconductor inspection equipment business field c. Strengthening the role of overseas locations to promote globalization ・Expand the functions and business of the Shanghai, China location, 上海鷹野商貿有限公司 ・Launch and monetize the North American business location, Takano of America Inc. d. Improve productivity by strengthening company-wide cross-functional capabilities and reforming processes e. Promote M&A, collaboration, and other initiatives」

「The company pursued activities to improve productivity, including expanding its global sales and procurement structures and various business alliance activities, developing new businesses, continuing to streamline manufacturing lines through the use of robots and IoT, and streamlining indirect operations through the introduction of information systems and RPA.」

「In addition, while focusing on product development and sales activities, various business alliance activities, and expanding the global sales and procurement structures, the company continued activities to improve productivity and streamline operations, including introducing robots and IoT-enabled systems on manufacturing lines and advancing streamlining projects centered on indirect departments.」

「In addition, while focusing on product development and sales activities, various business alliance activities, and expanding the global sales and procurement structures, the company continued activities to improve productivity and streamline operations, including introducing robots and IoT-enabled systems on manufacturing lines and advancing streamlining projects centered on indirect departments.」

「Specifically, while focusing on product development and sales activities, various business alliance activities, and expanding the global sales and procurement structures, the company continued activities to improve productivity and streamline operations, including introducing robots and IoT-enabled systems on manufacturing lines and advancing streamlining projects centered on indirect departments.」

「In addition, while focusing on product development and sales activities related to new sales fields, various business alliance activities, and expanding the global sales structure, the company continued activities to improve productivity and streamline operations, including introducing robots and IoT-enabled systems on manufacturing lines and advancing streamlining projects centered on indirect departments.」

「Specifically, while focusing on product development and sales activities related to new sales fields, various business alliance activities, and expanding the global sales structure, the company continued activities to improve productivity and streamline operations, including introducing robots and IoT-enabled systems on manufacturing lines and advancing streamlining projects centered on indirect departments.」

「Specifically, while focusing on product development and sales activities related to new sales fields and expanding the global sales structure, the company continued activities to improve productivity and streamline operations, including introducing robots and IoT-enabled systems on manufacturing lines and advancing streamlining projects centered on indirect departments.」

「Specifically, while focusing on developing new core technologies, developing products for new sales fields, and expanding the global sales structure, the company continued activities to improve productivity and streamline operations, including introducing robots on manufacturing lines.」

「Specifically, while focusing on developing new core technologies, developing products for new sales fields, and expanding the global sales structure, the company continued activities to improve productivity and streamline operations, including introducing robots on manufacturing lines.」

「Specifically, while focusing on developing new core technologies, developing products for new sales fields, and expanding the global sales structure, the company continued activities to improve productivity and streamline operations, including introducing robots on manufacturing lines.」

「The basic measures comprise efforts to strengthen the consolidated management structure; develop new and growth sectors; improve production efficiency and reduce costs from an overall efficiency perspective to enhance competitiveness; promote globalization; establish a direction for unprofitable sectors and transform the business structure; maintain a strong financial base while actively investing in the growth of new sectors and growth fields; undertake focused activities in human resources and the environment to promote CSR; and strengthen corporate governance, with the aim of implementing each measure.」