In its afternoon comments, SOLXYZ announced that it had received an order for a reservation system for senior-driver courses and other programs for Gunma Prefecture. Mitsubishi Motors said first-half sales of the Delica D:5 reached a record high, while KANTSU HOLDINGS announced a business alliance with STORIN.
SOLXYZ announced that it had received an order from the Gunma Prefecture Designated Driving School Association to develop a reservation system for senior-driver courses and other programs, with operations of the new system scheduled to begin in Gunma Prefecture in October. Gunma Prefecture is transitioning senior-driver courses and other programs to certified training from October, and the system is scheduled to support telephone reservations via AI-powered calls and Navi Dial, in addition to web reservations made by course participants themselves.
Mitsubishi Motors announced that first-half fiscal 2026 sales of the Delica D:5 totaled 16,798 units, up 24% year on year, setting a new first-half record. The company said the increase in demand for SUVs and product enhancements were the factors behind the result.
KANTSU HOLDINGS announced that it had entered into a business alliance with STORIN, an Asia-focused smart logistics company, to promote automation and develop the robotics business in the Japanese market.
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JUKI announced that it had been selected as a TOPIX transition measure issue in the regular TOPIX reshuffle dated 30 October. As it failed to meet the free-float market capitalization requirement, it will not remain included, and the company outlined its future response.
Juntendo announced first-half operating profit for the fiscal year ending February 2027 of ¥960 million, up 9.9% year on year and exceeding the company’s forecast of ¥820 million. The company decided to leave its initial forecast unchanged, citing the effects of reductions in utilities and selling, general and administrative expenses, as well as the maintenance of gross profit.