Earnings digests and industry comparisons for Japan's biggest listed companies.
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SHIFT has reached a basic agreement with Tokyo Gas to establish a joint investment fund totaling 15 billion yen. The move aims to accelerate non-continuous growth through an AI-driven M&A platform.

Rakus disclosed that Singapore-based Ichigo Trust PTE Limited expanded its voting rights ratio on Oct 8, 2026. The investor now holds 10.38 percent of shares, rising to the second-largest position.

NSSOL resolved to dispose of 559 common shares to five subsidiary presidents at a price of 3,788 yen per share. The total transaction value is approximately 2.12 million yen, aimed at strengthening consolidated management and providing mid-to-long term incentives.

NSD has resolved to cancel 3 million treasury shares on October 16, 2026. This move aims to boost profit efficiency and strengthen capital management by reducing the total outstanding shares to 83 million.

NSD raised its full-year forecast for March 2027, citing robust demand in financial IT infrastructure. The company also announced a dividend increase, signaling a strong commitment to shareholder returns amid improving profitability.

IT integrator Future announced a major parent company change on September 17 following a successful tender offer. Voting rights will surge to 82.78%, making delisting highly likely.

NSD reported consolidated monthly sales of 10.51 billion yen for August, an 8.2 percent increase from the previous year. The company also posted cumulative revenue growth of 9.7 percent for the five-month period.

Rakus said on September 1, 2026, that its board approved a framework to sell part of its listed shareholdings held for pure investment, and it expects to book a ¥2 billion special gain. The sale is planned by the end of October 2026, with the gain recorded in the fiscal year ending March 2027. The amount could change depending on share prices.

Rakus said on July 25 it will borrow 4bn yen from Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. to fund more Plus Alpha Consulting shares plus a 10bn yen current account overdraft line. The share transfer is set for Aug. 28, 2026.

SHIFT said on Aug. 25 it will absorb wholly owned subsidiary DICO on Dec. 1, 2026 to strengthen localization operations. DICO posted revenue of 712 million yen and a net loss of 26 million yen, and the impact on SHIFT's consolidated results is minimal.