Ricoh is pursuing a strategy review under a rolling five-year plan, centred on revenue growth from recurring services and initiatives in AI and perovskite solar power. Independent outside directors are reviewing the strategy.
Ricoh’s recurring profit increased 9% excluding the impact of the sale of its IT services business. The article presents this growth as its main backdrop.
The company plans to pursue growth focused on workplace services, AI and perovskite solar power, and has indicated a policy of strengthening the contribution to earnings from these areas.
The strategy is being reviewed within a rolling five-year planning framework, and the article states that independent outside directors are conducting the strategy review.