Espool --- The 55th facility nationwide opened the "Work Happiness Farm" aimed at creating employment for people with disabilities.

Espool <2471> announced on the 4th that its subsidiary, Espool Plus, which provides employment support services for individuals with disabilities, is opening the "Work Happiness Farm" in Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture, as the 55th facility nationwide. Under the corporate philosophy of "creating as many employment opportunities for people with disabilities as possible and contributing to society," Espool Plus operates the "Work Happiness Farm," a rental farm suitable for companies employing individuals with disabilities. Currently, around 660 companies are utilizing it, and over 4,400 people are involved.

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Uchida Yoko and others continue to rank, and the financial estimates for the period ending in July 2025 have been revised upwards.

Uchida Yoko <8057> is ranked (as of 14:32). There has been a significant rebound. After the previous day's trading ended, the earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending in July 2025 was revised upwards. The operating profit is projected to be 10.5 billion yen (a 12.4% increase compared to the previous year). This is a 5% increase from the previous estimate. In the second half, the office-related business is expected to maintain the level of the previous year's second half, and the information segment is expected to be contributed by the license business for major companies, IT-related, and public sector projects such as standardization projects for local governments. Volume change rate ranking [March 5

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Stocks that moved or were traded in the first half of the session.

*DMG Mori Seiki <6141> 3040 +370, due to Germany's defense spending increase policy and the strong Euro. *High-Pressure Gas Industry <4097> 832 +93, buyback leads after the announcement of the cancellation of stock sales. *Uchida Yoko <8057> 7640 +800, forecasts for the entire fiscal year revised upwards with a rapid recovery in the second quarter's earnings. *Socionext <6526> 2132 +140, some semiconductor-related stocks are up due to the rebound in the SOX Index. *Marumae <6264> 1518 +100, due to the resolution of excess inventory of consumables.

Fisco Japan23:50 ET

Takuma---Status of Stock Buybacks

On the 4th, Takuma <6013> announced the status of its own share acquisitions based on the provisions of Article 165, Section 2 of the Companies Act. The company acquired a total of 589,700 shares of its common stock for 1.08 billion yen through market purchases during the period from February 17 to 28.

Fisco Japan23:15 ET

Asia Investment --- JAIC has invested in Takachiho and concluded a business partnership contract.

Japan Asia Investment <8518> announced on the 4th that it has run an investment in Takachihō <8225> through the JAIC Specialty Fund and simultaneously signed a business partnership agreement. The JAIC Specialty Fund is a fund operated by the company and primarily targets businesses involved in promoting business growth and regional revitalization, particularly in the souvenir industry within Japan. Takachihō is a trading company specializing in tourist souvenirs, focusing on product development and promotion that utilizes regional specialties.

Fisco Japan23:14 ET

Sanwa HD - The consolidated subsidiary Suzuki Shutter is selling the Apia Guard easy detachable waterproof board "Okta Touch."

Sanwa Holdings <5929> announced on the 4th that its consolidated subsidiary, Suzuki Shutter (headquartered in Toshima, Tokyo), will launch a new product, the easy-to-remove waterproof board "Okta Touch" as part of the Apia Guard series, starting April 1, 2025. In recent years, the increase in concentrated heavy rains and typhoons has led to serious flooding damage nationwide. Consequently, there is a rising demand for waterproof boards to prevent water ingress from building openings. However, high-performance waterproof boards require processing for front sashes and rails.

Fisco Japan23:14 ET