Increase in the number of new titles and print runs, and decrease in reprint volumes
First written in FY2019-Q1. 5 of 19 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2024-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-08-06.
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- 2026-08-06OtherFinancial results
「Although some new and backlist titles were well received, the number of new titles was unchanged from the same quarter of the previous year, while the number of reprinted titles and the total number of reprinted copies were lower. As a result, net sales for the cumulative third-quarter consolidated accounting period were ¥2,302 million, down 2.2% year on year, and operating profit was ¥141 million, down 0.9%.」
The company stated that the number of new titles was unchanged year on year, while the number of reprinted titles and the total number of reprinted copies were lower. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of Introduction to Accounting × AI and Impairment Testing: A Practical Guide, which explores important practical issues in depth, were strong, with both books going into reprint shortly after publication.」
New books on AI and impairment testing went into reprint shortly after publication. The statement also notes wider adoption of university textbooks and strong sales across several fields. - 2026-05-12AdvancedFinancial results
「『Introduction to Accounting × AI』 and 『Impairment Testing: A Practical Textbook』 are both selling well, having gone into reprinting soon after publication.」
The company demonstrated early reprinting of new titles on AI, impairment testing and the new lease accounting standard. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Although the number of new titles published decreased by 15 from the previous fiscal year, the number of reprint titles increased by 35, and strong sales of popular existing books drove revenue growth.」
The number of new titles published decreased by 15 from the previous fiscal year, while the number of reprint titles increased by 35, with sales and reprints of existing books supporting performance. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Group's core publishing business, the number of new titles published increased by 34 from the previous fiscal year.」
The number of new titles published increased by 34 from the previous fiscal year, and the statement also records reprints and awards for new and revised books on internal controls, sustainability, M&A and legal practice. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The company also published Practical Guide to the IFRS International Sustainability Disclosure Standards and Understanding the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards through Q&A, books explaining the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards announced in June last year that have had a significant impact on the development of related standards in Japan. Both were well received, with reprints decided shortly after launch.」
The statement says that the books on the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards planned in the previous year were published as planned, and that reprints of both books were decided shortly after launch. - FY2024-Q1Strong reprints of new and existing booksAnnual report
「In the management and economics fields, the book Principles of Entrepreneurship, which addressed the growing demand for starting businesses in Japan, went into reprint shortly after publication despite its high price. Startup Valuation also performed well, attracting attention on social media soon after its launch despite its highly specialized content, and an early reprint was decided.」
Against the backdrop of a decline in the number of published titles documented in the previous fiscal year, the statement gives examples of strong sales and reprints for individual titles, including reprints shortly after publication of new books and continued reprints of existing books. - FY2023WorsenedAnnual report
「The impact of stagnation in publishing project development during the COVID-19 pandemic became pronounced, and the number of published titles fell below 400 for the first time in 5 years.」
The number of published titles fell below 400 for the first time in 5 years, and the decline in new-title publications contributed to lower revenue and operating profit. - FY2023-Q3Decline in new titles weighs on operating profitAnnual report
「Higher depreciation and other expenses associated with the relocation of the head office during the third quarter, together with the decline in the number of new titles, weighed on operating profit.」
The statement says that the decline in the number of new titles, together with higher depreciation and other expenses associated with the head-office relocation, weighed on operating profit. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The number of new and reprint titles exceeded the previous fiscal year, and returns declined, among other factors,」
The statement continues to document the improvement from the previous quarter: the number of new and reprint titles exceeded the previous fiscal year, and returns also declined. - FY2021-Q2New and reprint titles exceeded the previous fiscal year, while returns declinedAnnual report
「The number of new and reprint titles exceeded the previous fiscal year, and returns declined, among other factors,」
The statement says that the number of new and reprint titles exceeded the previous fiscal year, improving the publishing mix, which had previously been described as trending downward or stagnating. - FY2020Decline in both major new-title and reprint titlesAnnual report
「The number of published titles among the Group's major new books decreased 3% year on year, while the number of reprint titles decreased 5%.」
The number of published titles among major new books declined 3% year on year and the number of reprint titles declined 5%, documenting declines in both components of the publishing mix compared with the previous period. - FY2020-Q3Decline in the number of new and reprint titles and copiesAnnual report
「The number of new and reprint titles and copies declined, while cost of sales, including product manufacturing costs and merchandise purchase costs, increased.」
The statement notes that the number of new and reprint titles and copies declined due to the impact of COVID-19 and restrained publishing activity. - FY2020-Q2Decline in new titles, increase in reprint titles and copiesAnnual report
「Although the number of reprint titles and copies exceeded the previous fiscal year, the number of new titles declined and cost of sales, including product manufacturing costs and merchandise purchase costs, increased.」
The number of reprint titles and copies exceeded the previous fiscal year, while the number of new titles declined. - FY2020-Q1Decline in new titles, new-title copies and reprint titles, lower return rateAnnual report
「Although return rates for books and magazines declined, sales decreased due to the lower number of new titles, new-title copies and reprint titles than in the previous fiscal year, as well as the impact of the consumption tax rate increase.」
The return rate declined, while the lower number of new titles, new-title copies and reprint titles than in the previous fiscal year led to lower sales. - FY2019Increase in new titles, new-title copies and reprint titles, decline in reprint copiesAnnual report
「In the current consolidated fiscal year, the number of new book titles, copies and reprint titles exceeded the previous year, while the number of reprint copies fell below the previous year.」
The number of new titles and copies and the number of reprint titles exceeded the previous year, while reprint copies fell below the previous year. - FY2019-Q3Increase in new titles, flat reprint titles, marked increase in returnsAnnual report
「At Chuo Keizai-Sha Co., Ltd. and Chuo Keizai Group Publishing Co., Ltd., which account for most of the publishing business, the number of new book titles increased, while the number of reprint titles was unchanged.」
The number of new book titles increased, while the number of reprint titles was unchanged. The statement also notes a marked increase in returns. - FY2019-Q2Slight increase in new-title copies, sharp decline in reprint copies, rise in return rateAnnual report
「Although the number of new-title copies increased slightly from the previous fiscal year, the number of reprint copies fell significantly below the previous fiscal year, and the return rate increased.」
The number of new-title copies increased slightly, while reprint copies declined sharply and the return rate also increased. - FY2019-Q1First statedAnnual report
「The number of new titles and copies exceeded the previous fiscal year, while the number of reprint copies fell significantly below the previous fiscal year.」
The statement describes the publishing mix: the number of new book titles and copies exceeded the previous fiscal year, while the number of reprint copies fell significantly below it.