Earnings digests and industry comparisons for Japan's biggest listed companies.
237 reports(page 8 of 20)
Nippon Express announced the acquisition of Canadian logistics giant Metro Supply Chain Group for a valuation of 1.8 billion Canadian dollars. This strategic move aims to secure full control and rapidly expand its overseas revenue base through a significant capital investment.
Niterra has abandoned its acquisition of spark plug and exhaust sensor businesses from DENSO. The decision eliminates uncertainty and aims to minimize impact on capital efficiency metrics such as ROE.
Adastria (2685) reported a strong September where same-store sales rose 108.8 percent year on year. The retailer successfully converted poor weather into an opportunity, boosting both customer footfall and average transaction value through effective autumn clothing campaigns.
Infroneer is raising 147.2 billion yen to repay short-term loans from large acquisitions and fund next-generation business investments. The company also raised its annual dividend floor by 50 percent to 90 yen per share.
IT infrastructure giant USS completed its facility-based treasury stock acquisition on Oct. 2, 2026, effectively buying back 9.58 million shares for approximately Yen 18 billion. This move significantly enhances capital efficiency and accelerates the optimization of cash flow.
DMG MORI announced the conclusion of a decade-long lawsuit in Germany regarding its subsidiary's dominance agreement. This resolves legal uncertainties and fixes share buyout prices at 37.35 euros per share.
PPIH has signed a contract to acquire the toy and children's product business from Japan Toys "R" Us. This move strengthens its domestic retail sector under its long-term growth strategy.
Rakuten Group completed its transition to a financial holding company structure by making Rakuten Bank a consolidated subsidiary. The move enables full fintech integration but requires the company to record approximately ¥23 billion in corporate income tax expenses.
Kakaku.com announced that Kamgras 1 Corp. has raised its takeover bid price by 1 yen to 3,681 yen and extended the acceptance period by 45 days. The intensified competition with Bain Capital is accelerating shareholder returns.
Kobe Bussan disclosed the completion of its share buyback program on September 30, 2026. The transaction saw a single-day outflow of approximately 20.14 billion yen, highlighting the company's push for accelerated shareholder returns through concentrated acquisitions.
Taiheiyo Cement announced the establishment and launch of Tokuyama Pacific Co., Ltd. on Oct. 1, 2026, to assume the cement sales business of Tokuyama Kaseki. The move aims to fully integrate domestic sales networks.
Leopalace21 (8848) has agreed to sell its struggling silver industry subsidiaries to a special purpose company backed by an investment fund. The move will result in a special loss but excludes the entities from future consolidated financials.
