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Stabilizing Management by Increasing the BPO Business's Revenue Share

First written in FY2016. 22 of 32 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: FY2025.

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ProgressHeldSoftenedWorseAdvancedFY2017-Q1 – FY2020-Q3SoftenedFY2022-Q2 – FY2023AdvancedFY2024-Q3 – FY20252016: 320162017: 420172018: 420182019: 420192020: 320202021: 320212022: 420222023: 320232024: 320242025: 12025
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Expansion and Return to Profitability of BPO/BTO ServicesA theme 17 companies write about · 1 as a headwind · 19 as a tailwind

The whole theme swung hardest in 2022: 4 of 17 companies on the "Worse" side.

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

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  1. FY2025AdvancedAnnual report

    「The BPO revenue ratio improved significantly following the acquisition of ㈱トゥインクル and is approaching the target.」

    The company explained that the BPO revenue ratio had moved closer to the medium-term target owing to the full-year contribution from the acquisition of トゥインクル. BPO revenue from external customers was calculated at approximately 28.9%, based on revenue of ¥11,201 million and consolidated revenue of ¥38,804 million.
  2. FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「External customers 12,809,948 5,253,765 18,063,713」

    BPO revenue from external customers was ¥5,254 million, representing approximately 29.1% of consolidated revenue of ¥18,064 million. This was up from 24.8% in the previous fiscal year, bringing it close to the 30.0% medium-term target.
  3. FY2024AdvancedAnnual report

    「Revenue from the Management Services (BPO) business as a percentage of consolidated revenue increased by 2.5 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year, but was 24.8% in the current consolidated fiscal year, below the 30.0% target.」

    The BPO revenue ratio rose 2.5 percentage points from 22.3% to 24.8%, but the 30% target was not achieved.
  4. FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「External customers 19,279,965 5,791,977 25,071,942」

    BPO revenue from external customers was ¥5,792 million, representing approximately 23.1% of consolidated revenue of ¥25,072 million. Although this was up from approximately 22.8% in the previous cumulative quarter, the 30% target was not achieved.
  5. FY2024-Q2SoftenedAnnual report

    「External customers 13,108,716 3,878,984 16,987,700」

    BPO revenue from external customers was approximately 22.8% of revenue, up from 22.3% in the previous fiscal year but below approximately 23.6% in FY2024-Q1 and the 30% target.
  6. FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「External customers 6,519,076 2,012,109 8,531,185」

    BPO revenue from external customers was ¥2,012 million, representing approximately 23.6% of consolidated revenue of ¥8,531 million. Although this was up from 22.3% in the previous fiscal year, it remained below the medium-term target of 30.0%.
  7. FY2023SoftenedAnnual report

    「Revenue from the Management Services (BPO) business as a percentage of revenue decreased by 2.6 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year, to 22.3% in the current consolidated fiscal year, falling short of the 30.0% target.」

    The BPO revenue ratio was 22.3%, below the 30% target. It also declined from 24.9% in the previous fiscal year, indicating that progress in increasing the mix weakened further.
  8. FY2023-Q2SoftenedAnnual report

    「External customers 13,870,755 3,755,415 17,626,170」

    BPO revenue from external customers was ¥3,755 million, representing approximately 21.3% of consolidated revenue of ¥17,626 million. This was below approximately 22.2% in FY2023-Q1 and the 30.0% target, indicating that progress in increasing the mix continued to weaken.
  9. FY2023-Q1SoftenedAnnual report

    「External customers　6,542,543　1,863,300　8,405,843」

    BPO sales to external customers were ¥1,863 million, accounting for approximately 22.2% of consolidated revenue of ¥8,406 million. This was below both the previous fiscal year’s 24.9% and the 30.0% target, indicating slower progress in increasing the business mix.
  10. FY2022SoftenedAnnual report

    「The ratio of management services (BPO) revenue to total revenue decreased 1.6 percentage points from the previous fiscal year to 24.9% in the current fiscal year, below the 30.0% target.」

    BPO revenue accounted for 24.9%, below the 30% target. Although BPO revenue itself increased, growth in the consulting and systems development business was greater, resulting in a lower business mix.
  11. FY2022-Q3SoftenedAnnual report

    「External customers　17,564,208　5,790,200　23,354,408」

    BPO sales to external customers were ¥5,790 million, accounting for approximately 24.8% of consolidated revenue of ¥23,354 million. This was down from approximately 25.0% in the previous cumulative quarter and below the 30% target.
  12. FY2022-Q2SoftenedAnnual report

    「External customers　11,276,342　3,760,587　15,036,929」

    BPO sales to external customers were ¥3,760 million, accounting for approximately 25.0% of consolidated revenue of ¥15,037 million. This was down from approximately 25.8% in FY2022-Q1 and below the medium-term target of 30%. Meanwhile, revenue from the BPO business itself increased 7.3% year on year.
  13. FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「For the cumulative first quarter of the current fiscal year, the management services (BPO) business reported revenue of ¥1,950 million, up 9.2% year on year, and segment profit of ¥146 million, up 62.1% year on year.」

    BPO revenue and segment profit both exceeded the same period of the previous year, and progress in business scale and profitability toward increasing the business mix continues. However, sales to external customers accounted for approximately 25.8%, below the 30% target.
  14. FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「Sales to external customers　15,841,761　5,386,044　21,227,805」

    BPO sales to external customers were ¥5,386 million, accounting for approximately 25.4% of consolidated revenue of ¥21,228 million. This increased from approximately 24.9% in the previous cumulative quarter but remained below the medium-term target of 30%.
  15. FY2021-Q2SoftenedAnnual report

    「Sales to external customers　10,591,932　3,514,054　14,105,986」

    BPO sales to external customers were ¥3,514 million, accounting for approximately 24.9% of consolidated revenue of ¥14,106 million. This was below the 30% target and down from approximately 25.1% in the previous cumulative quarter.
  16. FY2021-Q1SoftenedAnnual report

    「For the cumulative first quarter of the current fiscal year, the management services (BPO) business reported revenue of ¥1,785 million, up 1.8% year on year, and segment profit of ¥93 million, down 11.1% year on year.」

    Although BPO revenue increased, sales to external customers accounted for approximately 25.1% of consolidated revenue, below the 30% target. Segment profit also declined year on year, indicating slower progress in increasing the business mix.
  17. FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「For the cumulative third quarter of the current fiscal year, the management services (BPO) business reported revenue of ¥5,669 million, up 11.4% year on year, and segment profit of ¥270 million, down 11.5% year on year.」

    BPO revenue expanded to ¥5,669 million, up 11.4% year on year. Meanwhile, segment profit was ¥270 million, down 11.5%, indicating that scale expansion and deteriorating profitability are occurring simultaneously.
  18. FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「For the cumulative second quarter of the current fiscal year, the management services (BPO) business reported revenue of ¥3,722 million, up 10.3% year on year, and segment profit of ¥207 million, up 18.3% year on year.」

    BPO revenue was ¥3,722 million, up 10.3% year on year, while segment profit was ¥207 million, up 18.3%, indicating continued expansion in scale and profitability toward increasing the business mix.
  19. FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「For the cumulative first quarter of the current fiscal year, the management services (BPO) business reported revenue of ¥1,894 million, up 11.4% year on year, and segment profit of ¥114 million, up 37.4% year on year.」

    BPO revenue and segment profit both exceeded the same period of the previous year, and progress in scale and profitability toward increasing the business mix continues.
  20. FY2019AdvancedAnnual report

    「For the current fiscal year, the management services (BPO) business reported revenue of ¥7,351 million, up 8.0% from the previous fiscal year, and segment profit of ¥468 million, up 13.5%.」

    BPO revenue and profit both increased, and progress in business scale and profitability toward increasing the business mix continues.
  21. FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「For the cumulative third quarter of the current fiscal year, the management services (BPO) business reported revenue of ¥5,091 million, up 7.5% year on year, and segment profit of ¥305 million, up 48.5% year on year.」

    BPO revenue was ¥5,091 million, up 7.5% year on year, while segment profit was ¥305 million, up 48.5%, indicating continued expansion in scale and profitability.
  22. FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「For the cumulative second quarter of the current fiscal year, the management services (BPO) business reported revenue of ¥3,376 million, up 8.2% year on year, and segment profit of ¥175 million, up 12.7% year on year.」

    BPO revenue and profit exceeded the same period of the previous year, and the business continues to expand in scale toward the target of increasing its business mix.
  23. FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「For the cumulative first quarter of the current fiscal year, the management services (BPO) business reported revenue of ¥1,701 million, up 13.0% year on year, and segment profit of ¥83 million, up 94.3% year on year.」

    BPO revenue was ¥1,701 million, up 13.0% year on year, while segment profit was ¥83 million, up 94.3%. Progress toward the target of increasing the business mix is evident in both scale and profitability.
  24. FY2018AdvancedAnnual report

    「For the current fiscal year, the management services (BPO) business reported revenue of ¥6,809 million, up 10.1% from the previous fiscal year, and segment profit of ¥412 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥57 million in the previous fiscal year.」

    BPO revenue expanded to ¥6,809 million, while segment performance turned from a loss to profit of ¥412 million. Progress toward increasing the BPO business mix is evident in both scale and profitability.
  25. FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「For the cumulative third quarter of the current fiscal year, the management services (BPO) business reported revenue of ¥4,734 million, up 8.3% year on year, and segment profit of ¥206 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥259 million in the same period of the previous year.」

    BPO revenue expanded to ¥4,734 million, up 8.3% year on year, while segment performance turned from a loss in the same period of the previous year to profit of ¥206 million. Progress in scale and profitability toward increasing the business mix is evident.
  26. FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「For the cumulative second quarter of the current fiscal year, the management services (BPO) business reported revenue of ¥3,119 million, up 13.8% year on year, and segment profit of ¥155 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥172 million in the same period of the previous year.」

    BPO revenue increased 13.8% year on year to ¥3,119 million, while segment performance turned from a loss in the same period of the previous year to profit of ¥155 million. Progress toward increasing the BPO business mix is evident in both scale and profitability.
  27. FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「For the cumulative first quarter of the current fiscal year, the management services (BPO) business reported revenue of ¥1,505 million, up 9.9% year on year, and segment profit of ¥43 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥100 million in the same period of the previous year.」

    BPO revenue increased 9.9% year on year to ¥1,505 million, while segment performance improved from a loss to profit of ¥43 million. Progress toward increasing the BPO business mix is evident in both scale and profitability.
  28. FY2017AdvancedAnnual report

    「For the current fiscal year, the management services (BPO) business reported revenue of ¥6,186 million, up 37.4% from the previous fiscal year, and a segment loss of ¥57 million, compared with segment profit of ¥190 million in the previous fiscal year.」

    BPO revenue expanded to ¥6,186 million, up 37.4% year on year. Meanwhile, segment profit turned into a loss.
  29. FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「For the cumulative third quarter of the current fiscal year, the management services (BPO) business reported revenue of ¥4,371 million, up 56.1% year on year, and a segment loss of ¥259 million, compared with segment profit of ¥27 million in the same period of the previous year.」

    BPO revenue expanded to ¥4,371 million, up 56.1% year on year, indicating progress in scale toward increasing the business mix. At the same time, the business recorded a segment loss of ¥259 million.
  30. FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「For the cumulative second quarter of the current fiscal year, the management services (BPO) business reported revenue of ¥2,741 million, up 48.1% year on year, and a segment loss of ¥172 million, compared with segment profit of ¥7 million in the same period of the previous year.」

    BPO revenue expanded to ¥2,741 million, up 48.1% year on year, indicating progress in scale toward increasing the BPO business mix. At the same time, the business recorded a segment loss of ¥172 million.
  31. FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Sales in the management services (BPO) business increased as a company engaged in the acquired human resources and payroll outsourcing services business was added during the previous fiscal year, while sales in the consulting and systems development businesses also exceeded the same quarter of the previous year. As a result, performance exceeded the same quarter of the previous year. In the management services (BPO) business, revenue for the cumulative first quarter of the current fiscal year was ¥1,369 million, up 47.8% year on year.」

    Against the backdrop of the acquisition of a human resources and payroll outsourcing company, BPO revenue increased 47.8% year on year, indicating progress toward increasing the BPO business mix.
  32. FY2016First statedAnnual report

    「As a medium-term objective, we aim to increase the proportion of the management services (BPO) business to stabilize management.」

    The company explicitly identifies increasing the BPO business mix as a medium-term objective.
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