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Kanematsu (8020) · InitiativeRestatedLatest Earnings presentation (2026-06-02): "Advanced"

Innovation-driven development investment centered on IoT and AI

First written in FY2018. 6 of 8 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2019. Latest entry: 2026-06-02.

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ProgressHeldSoftenedWorseAdvancedFY2019 – FY20252018: 120182019: 120192020: 020202021: 020212022: 120222023: 120232024: 120242025: 220252026: 12026
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Responding to new technologies such as IoT, VR and AI and developing new servicesA theme 87 companies write about · 0 as a headwind · 90 as a tailwind

57 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".

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  1. 2026-06-02AdvancedEarnings presentation

    「In the ICT Solutions segment, we are developing AI agents in areas including programming to improve development efficiency and productivity.」

    The company describes specific initiatives to improve development efficiency and productivity using AI agents.
  2. FY2026-H1RestatedAnnual report

    「Total research and development expenses for the six-month period ended in the second quarter were ¥552 million. The Company conducted various R&D activities, including security solutions and managed services in the ICT Solutions segment, as well as the development of services related to generative AI and data utilization as part of its DX initiatives.」

    For development investment centered on advanced technologies, the Company continues to develop services involving security solutions, managed services, generative AI and data utilization.
  3. FY2025AdvancedAnnual report

    「Total research and development expenses for the fiscal year were ¥1,232 million. The Company conducted various R&D activities, including security solutions and managed services in the ICT Solutions segment, as well as the development of services related to generative AI and data utilization as part of its DX initiatives.」

    For development investment centered on advanced technologies, the Company expanded its focus to security solutions, managed services, generative AI and data utilization, recording R&D expenses of ¥1,232 million.
  4. FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Total research and development expenses for the six-month period ended in the second quarter were ¥598 million. The Company conducted various R&D activities, including security solutions and managed services in the ICT Solutions segment, as well as the development of services related to generative AI and data utilization as part of its DX initiatives.」

    For development investment centered on advanced technologies, the Company advanced the development of services involving security solutions, managed services, generative AI and data utilization, recording R&D expenses of ¥598 million.
  5. FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Total research and development expenses for the three-month period ended in the first quarter were ¥291 million. The Company conducted various R&D activities, including cloud-service development and the development of managed IT infrastructure services in the Electronics and Devices segment, as well as research into measures against cyberattacks.」

    For development investment centered on advanced technologies such as IoT and AI, the Company developed cloud services, established managed IT infrastructure services, and conducted research into measures against cyberattacks, recording R&D expenses of ¥291 million.
  6. FY2022AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the fiscal year, the Company entered into a capital and business alliance with a UK venture company operating vertical takeoff and landing sites for flying cars, invested in an emerging manufacturer seeking to bring carbon nanotubes into practical use, began selling inventory management and AI-powered image inspection services through its business co-creation platform, and entered into a comprehensive business alliance with a venture capital firm whose strength is supporting venture companies.」

    For innovation-oriented development investment centered on advanced technologies such as IoT and AI, the Company made investments and entered into alliances related to flying cars and carbon nanotubes, and began selling AI-powered image inspection services.
  7. FY2019AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the fiscal year, in preparation for the CASE (Connected, Autonomous, Shared, Electric) and MaaS (Mobility as a Service) era, the Company established an investment base in Silicon Valley, North America, to identify advanced technologies and collaborate with startup companies, and joined a fund whose primary investment focus is the cybersecurity sector.」

    For innovation-oriented development investment centered on advanced technologies such as IoT and AI, the Company established an investment base in Silicon Valley, North America, and joined a fund focused on the cybersecurity sector.
  8. FY2018First statedAnnual report

    「The Company will make innovation-oriented development investments around its existing business areas and promote and expand new businesses centered on advanced technologies such as IoT and AI.」

    As a priority measure under future 135, the Company was explicit for the first time about development investment around existing business areas and the promotion and expansion of new businesses centered on IoT and AI.
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  2. 1Enhancing Corporate Value by Deepening Strengths and Pursuing New Investment and M&A5×
  3. 2Growth Investment While Maintaining Financial Soundness5×
  4. 3Stable, ongoing dividends with a consolidated payout ratio target of 25%4×
  5. 4Maintaining net DER below 1.0x3×
  6. 5Improving Employee Satisfaction Through Talent Development and Workplace Reform3×
  7. 6Concentration on ICT Solutions, Mobile Services, the Asian Food Market and Other Areas2×

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Kanematsu's next results are scheduled for 2026-11-05. Read the earnings preview It last moved in the Earnings presentation of 2026-06-02: "Advanced".
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