Rinet Japan and LINE Yahoo have launched a demonstration project for the collection of used small appliances when customers purchase replacements through Yahoo! Shopping. Asteria attracted bid interest after SpaceX’s earnings release was viewed as a catalyst, while developments involving Aizawa Securities and Welby were also reported during the morning session.
Rinet Japan has launched a demonstration project to collect used small appliances through Yahoo! Shopping in collaboration with its subsidiary Rinet Japan Recycling and LINE Yahoo. The demonstration period runs from 19 October to 18 December and will examine the collection application process, door-to-door collection and participation by 7 stores.
Asteria showed bid interest as of 9:00, with the earnings release from space development company SpaceX viewed as a catalyst. SpaceX reported July–September sales above market expectations and also announced a quarterly return to profitability. Buying was prompted by the impact on its holdings.
Aizawa Securities Group announced preliminary consolidated operating results of ¥710 million in profit for the first half of FY2027.3, covering April–September. Investment trust fees, trust fees and earnings from investment funds contributed to the result. The earnings announcement is scheduled for 29 October.
Welby, together with its consolidated subsidiary WHS, entered into a new business partnership agreement with TI SI and will conduct a private placement to advance the capital partnership. The companies plan to strengthen integration between Welby Myカルテ and Healthcare Passport and jointly market their services to local governments and medical institutions.
Via Holdings announced that it had formulated a financial strategy and capital policy roadmap, with a medium- to long-term target of a market capitalisation exceeding ¥20 billion. The company plans to redeem Class C preferred shares and resume dividends at an early date, allocating interim cash flow between shareholder returns and growth investment.
Via Holdings upwardly revised its full-year operating earnings forecast for FY2027.3 and indicated that it expects operating profit to rise to ¥520 million. The revision reflects the effects of closing unprofitable stores, improving operating efficiency and using digital transformation.