Earnings digests and industry comparisons for Japan's biggest listed companies.
237 reports(page 13 of 20)
Shimizu has doubled its share buyback cap from 10 billion to 20 billion yen. The firm will use proceeds from convertible bonds to support the stock price.
GMO is transferring all stakes in its payment unit to consolidate advertising operations and record a special profit of roughly ¥4.1 billion. The group also decided to withdraw from the digital asset business in Thailand.
Kansai Electric reported a manual shutdown of its Mihama Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3 on September 17, 2026. The utility confirmed water dripping from feedwater heater piping during equipment checks but stated the issue does not impede operational safety.
Infrastructure IT firm Hulic has acquired shares of cloud BPR solution provider SQUEEZE, reaching a 5.0% voting rights threshold. This strategic investment marks the company's formal compliance with block purchase regulations and signals deeper capital ties.
Nihon M&A Center Holdings announced the full acquisition of AI Brain Partners to internalize AI capabilities. The deal, valued at approximately JPY340 million, aims to boost productivity and expand customer value as part of its "second founding" strategy.
Kanematsu announced on September 18, 2026, that it will acquire Kabushiki Kaisha IDAJ and three subsidiaries for a total of 50.1 billion yen. This move consolidates capabilities from design to manufacturing, accelerating its evolution into a solution provider under the medium-term plan.
Alps Alpine announced on September 18 the completion of its full divestment from Nippon Seiki. The company expects to record approximately ¥6 billion in special profit in the fiscal year ending March 2027.
Kansai Electric disclosed a calculation error in its regulatory cost assessment for the November 2026 rate revision. The impact over three years is approximately 14 million yen, raising concerns about internal controls and customer trust.
Air Water announced a strategic shift focusing on core businesses and selling non-core assets. The firm aims to improve profitability and financial health by 2030.
Resonac announced a partial spin-off of its wholly owned subsidiary Classic Chemical to be completed with a stock dividend on Oct. 1, 2026. This move finalizes Classic Chemical's listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Misumi announced plans to establish KIBAN, LLC in the US with a 40 million dollar investment to strengthen its global supply chain for the AI era. This move aims to secure mass production capabilities and accelerate growth through high-value localized manufacturing.
Misumi Group has resolved to establish a $50 million corporate venture capital fund in the United States, with plans to invest in robotics and industrial AI startups. The initiative aims to accelerate growth in the American market and build new revenue streams for next-generation manufacturing.
