Consideration of New Businesses through Web Markets, M&A and Other Means
First written in FY2016. 6 of 11 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: FY2026.
6 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「On 25 April 2025, our group entered into a capital and business alliance agreement with INDUSTRIAL-X. This enables us to combine INDUSTRIAL-X’s consulting and technical capabilities with our group’s customer base and DX-related products, providing an end-to-end service from DX consulting at production sites through implementation with speed, and contributing to the digital transformation of the manufacturing industry.」
Continues to describe in its annual report the capital and business alliance with INDUSTRIAL-X and the policy of providing an end-to-end service from DX consulting through implementation. - 2026-04-27AdvancedEarnings presentation
「The Company plans to allocate funds to proactive growth investments, including M&A, and shareholder returns in the fiscal year ending March 2027.」
Growth investments, including M&A, have been specified as part of the funding allocation plan for the fiscal year ending March 2027. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「On 25 April 2025, the group entered into a capital and business alliance agreement with INDUSTRIAL-X. This will enable it to combine INDUSTRIAL-X’s consulting services and technical capabilities with our customer base and DX-related products, contributing to the digital transformation of the manufacturing industry by providing an end-to-end service, from DX consulting at production sites through DX implementation, with speed.」
Has progressed from its previous policy of pursuing new businesses and cooperation with startups to the concrete implementation stage, including entering into a capital and business alliance agreement with INDUSTRIAL-X and providing services from DX consulting through implementation. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「We will continue to deepen our relationships with startup companies that have innovative products and services or advanced business models, strengthen our business platform and enhance corporate value, with the aim of realizing a sustainable “200-year company.”」
Has progressed from considering new businesses and web marketplaces to the concrete implementation of an investment in INDUSTRIAL-X and deeper cooperation through DX consulting and other services. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「Retained earnings will be invested effectively in capital expenditures to strengthen sales capabilities, new business strategies such as expansion into web marketplaces using M&A and EOS as channels, and product development to meet market needs.」
Continues its policy of using retained earnings for M&A, expansion into web marketplaces using EOS as a channel, capital expenditures and product development. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「We also launched the e-commerce site 「よいしな」 to support sales through the internet.」
Regarding support for internet sales, which had previously been under consideration and development, the company describes the concrete implementation of launching the e-commerce site 「よいしな」. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Total capital expenditures during the consolidated fiscal year amounted to ¥438 million, mainly for the construction of the Chiba Sales Office, installation of disaster-recovery equipment, and development of an e-commerce site.」
In connection with the web marketplace and new business strategy, the company describes the concrete implementation of building an e-commerce site. The Third Medium-Term Management Plan also explicitly identifies an aggressive M&A strategy. - FY2020RaisedAnnual report
「We will also accelerate consideration and preparations for expanding into a web marketplace using EOS as a channel.」
The wording has become stronger, moving from consideration of expansion into a web marketplace to accelerated preparations using EOS as a channel. Completion of the expansion is not stated. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「④ New Business Strategy We will consider expanding into web marketplaces using a web catalog and EOS as channels, as well as expanding into undeveloped regions and new businesses through M&A.」
Continues to consider expansion into web marketplaces using a web catalog and EOS, and regional and business expansion through M&A. No completed implementation or completed acquisitions are stated. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「April 2016 Established the EC Promotion Section.」
In connection with the new business strategy, including opening a web marketplace, the company describes the concrete organizational development of a department responsible for promoting e-commerce. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「④ New Business Strategy We will consider new businesses, including opening a web marketplace prompted by expansion into new regions and the launch of new brands, as well as M&A. We will also establish teams with specialized expertise and teams to support new store openings.」
Identifies a web marketplace, M&A, specialist teams and store-opening support teams as options for new businesses.