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Express News | [Change Report] Masao Matsumoto reports a decrease in the Shareholding percentage of Fujishoji (6257.JP) to 19.51%.
Fujishōji Research Memo (9): Working to reduce waste through the active use of reused products.
■QITABANKUAI initiatives 1. Commitment to CSR Fuji Shoji <6257> is actively working towards the realization of a sustainable society through entertainment, aiming to become a company that exceeds stakeholders' expectations, as stated in its CSR policy. Furthermore, specific initiatives are being promoted as follows from the perspectives of E (Environment), S (Social), and G (Governance). (1) As an initiative towards the realization of a circular economy,
Fujishoji Research Memo (8): For the fiscal year ending March 2025, the planned Dividends per share is 55.0 yen, aiming for a payout ratio of over 30%.
■ Fujishoji <6257>'s shareholder return policy has changed from the previous stable dividend of 50.0 yen to a policy aimed at achieving a consolidated dividend payout ratio of over 30%, with 50.0 yen as the lower limit tied to performance, starting from the fiscal year ending March 2024. Based on this policy, the planned dividend per share for the fiscal year ending March 2025 is set at 55.0 yen, the same as the previous period (with a payout ratio of 31.1%). If profits exceed expectations and the payout ratio falls below 30%, an increase in dividends can be anticipated. Additionally, as a stock price measure, the dividend is
Fujimori Trading Research Memo (4): While the entire industry is following a gradual trend of contraction, the development capabilities of smart gaming machines are the key to growth (1).
■ The future outlook for Fujishoji <6257> 1. Industry trends and market Share (1) Industry trends With the diversification of Leisure and the strengthening of regulations, the pachinko hall industry has been experiencing a trend of reducing the number of stores in recent years. In particular, since 2020, the adverse wind of the COVID-19 pandemic has made the external environment even harsher, leading to the exit of companies lacking operational strength. According to materials released by the National Police Agency, the number of halls at the end of 2023 is 7,083.
Fujimura's Research Memo (3): The interim period for the fiscal year ending March 2025 has seen smooth sales of new models, resulting in a significant increase in revenue and profit.
■ Fujishoji <6257> Performance Trends 1. Summary of Performance for the Six Months Ending March 2025 The consolidated performance for the six months ending March 2025 showed revenue of 25,114 million yen, an increase of 37.3% compared to the same period last year, operating profit of 5,725 million yen, an increase of 121.6% year-on-year, ordinary profit of 5,833 million yen, an increase of 125.2% year-on-year, and net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company of 3,809 million yen, an increase of 58.2% year-on-year, which generally progressed as planned. The breakdown of revenue indicates that pachinko gaming machines increased by 96.4% compared to the same period last year.
Fujimoto Corporation Research Memo (2): Renowned for innovative machine development using popular IP such as the anime genre and horror, ETC.
■Company Overview 1. Company History Fujishoji <6257> was founded in 1958 for the purpose of manufacturing and leasing game machines. As business developed, it became a corporation in 1966. In 1973, it entered the arranged ball game machine market, and the big hits of the arranged ball game machines "Alejin" and "Excite" developed in 1992 became a turning point for improving brand strength. Subsequently, to expand the business area, it entered the pachinko game machine market in 1989 and the pachislot game machine market in 2003.