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Sumitomo Corporation (Sumitomo Shoji Kaisha,Ltd.) (8053) · InitiativeAdvanced

Collaboration among businesses through the use of platform businesses

First written in FY2018. 6 of 13 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2019. Latest entry: FY2026.

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ProgressHeldSoftenedWorseAdvancedFY2020 – FY20262018: 320182019: 420192020: 220202021: 020212022: 020222023: 120232024: 020242025: 120252026: 22026
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Cross-business coordination and value creation through the use of a business platformA theme 2 companies write about · 0 as a headwind · 2 as a tailwind

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  1. FY2026AdvancedAnnual report

    「Following the conversion of SCSK into a wholly owned subsidiary, we formulated the Digital and AI Strategy (DAIS). We will use digital technologies and AI in our business operations and work to improve profitability across the Group.」

    Regarding collaboration among businesses and the use of platforms, we entered the stage of formulating a Digital and AI Strategy based on making SCSK a wholly owned subsidiary, rolling it out across the Group's businesses, and improving profitability.
  2. 2026-05-21AdvancedGeneral Meetings of Shareholders

    「本株式譲渡によりSCIMの100%連結子会社となります。」

    SCSKを中核とするデジタル事業について、持分の集約先を変更する具体的な再編が示されている。
  3. FY2025AdvancedAnnual report

    「On 25 December 2024, our consolidated subsidiary SCSK株式会社 acquired 79.69% of the voting rights of ネットワンシステムズ株式会社 through a tender offer for its shares. We expect a range of synergies that go far beyond a simple capital or business alliance, including the development of integrated digital services spanning network, security, and cloud services through to applications such as data utilization.」

    The acquisition of ネットワンシステムズ by SCSK gave concrete form to the development of integrated digital services spanning communications and networks through to applications.
  4. FY2023AdvancedAnnual report

    「Enhancing capabilities and profitability through DX implementation in existing businesses: progress was made in demand and supply forecasting in the domestic supermarket business and more advanced data analysis in the healthcare business. Creating new businesses by combining DX with next-generation growth strategy themes: progress was made in decarbonization, mobile payment services, DX support services, and other areas.」

    As applications of DX to existing businesses, we advanced demand and supply forecasting for supermarkets and more sophisticated data analysis for healthcare. In new businesses, we identified decarbonization, mobile payments, and DX support services as focus areas.
  5. FY2020AdvancedAnnual report

    「Through business platforms such as our customer base, communications, broadcasting and networks, leasing, rental and sharing, and digital platforms, we are working to create new value by combining businesses and promoting collaboration among organizations.」

    We continued to deepen collaboration among platform businesses, highlighting smart city development in northern Hanoi and the horizontal expansion of the direct-sales business for agricultural materials as key initiatives.
  6. FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Specifically, we are advancing our growth strategy by focusing on three initiatives: “value enhancement of existing businesses,” which involves thoroughly strengthening existing businesses; “creating next-generation new businesses” from a medium- to long-term perspective; and “deepening collaboration among platform businesses” by combining strong business platforms and capabilities.」

    We continue to use the revised wording, changed from “leveraging platform businesses” to “deepening collaboration among platform businesses,” and are advancing a growth strategy based on combining business platforms and capabilities.
  7. FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Specifically, we are advancing our growth strategy by focusing on three initiatives: “value enhancement of existing businesses,” which involves thoroughly strengthening existing businesses; “creating next-generation new businesses” from a medium- to long-term perspective; and “deepening collaboration among platform businesses” by combining strong business platforms and capabilities.」

    We continue to use the revised wording, changed from “leveraging platform businesses” to “deepening collaboration among platform businesses,” and are advancing a growth strategy based on combining business platforms and capabilities.
  8. FY2020-Q1ReframedAnnual report

    「Specifically, we are advancing our growth strategy by focusing on three initiatives: “value enhancement of existing businesses,” which involves thoroughly strengthening existing businesses; “creating next-generation new businesses” from a medium- to long-term perspective; and “deepening collaboration among platform businesses” by combining strong business platforms and capabilities.」

    The wording was changed from “leveraging platform businesses” to “deepening collaboration among platform businesses.” The substance of the growth strategy, combining business platforms and capabilities, remains unchanged.
  9. FY2019AdvancedAnnual report

    「In fiscal 2018, the reorganization of the joint leasing business with Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG), comprising general leasing, auto leasing, and aircraft leasing, was completed.」

    Following the completion of the reorganization of the joint leasing business, we changed to a structure under which 三井住友ファイナンス&リース serves as the platform for the joint leasing business.
  10. FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Specifically, we are advancing our growth strategy by focusing on three initiatives: “value enhancement of existing businesses,” which involves thoroughly strengthening existing businesses; “creating next-generation new businesses” from a medium- to long-term perspective; and “leveraging platform businesses” by combining strong business platforms and capabilities.」

    We continue to pursue a growth strategy that includes leveraging platform businesses by combining business platforms and capabilities.
  11. FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Specifically, we are advancing our growth strategy by focusing on three initiatives: “value enhancement of existing businesses,” which involves thoroughly strengthening existing businesses; “creating next-generation new businesses” from a medium- to long-term perspective; and “leveraging platform businesses” by combining strong business platforms and capabilities.」

    We continue to pursue a growth strategy that includes leveraging platform businesses by combining business platforms and capabilities.
  12. FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「Specifically, we are advancing our growth strategy by focusing on three initiatives: “value enhancement of existing businesses,” which involves thoroughly strengthening existing businesses; “creating next-generation new businesses” from a medium- to long-term perspective; and “leveraging platform businesses” by combining strong business platforms and capabilities.」

    Three initiatives, including the use of platforms that combine existing business platforms and capabilities, were reiterated as management strategies for the first quarter.
  13. FY2018First statedAnnual report

    「While leveraging business platforms and capabilities such as our customer base, communications, broadcasting and networks, leasing, rental and sharing, and digital platforms, we will work to create new value by combining businesses and promoting collaboration among organizations.」

    A new initiative was identified to create new value by combining multiple business platforms and capabilities.
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Sumitomo Corporation (Sumitomo Shoji Kaisha,Ltd.)'s next results are scheduled for 2026-11-02. Read the earnings preview It last moved in the General Meetings of Shareholders of 2026-05-21: "Advanced".
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