Fujitsu Adjusts European Subsidiary Reorganization Plans
Fujitsu Announces Winners of Quantum Simulator Challenge
Trends in ADR on the 27th = In yen conversion, Nippon Steel Corporation, Fujitsu, Kyocera Corporation Sponsored ADR, ETC are performing well.
On the 27th, the ADRs (American Depositary Receipts) had mixed results compared to the Tokyo closing prices on the 27th in terms of yen conversion. In yen terms, Nippon Steel <5401.T>, Fujitsu <6702.T>, Kyocera Corporation Sponsored ADR <6971.T>, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries <7011.T>, and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust <8309.T> were performing well. On the other hand, Murata Manufacturing <6981.T>, Toyota <7203.T>, Nomura <8604.T>, Nitori HD <9843.T>, and SoftBank Group <9984.T> were underperforming. Provided by Wealth.
Accelerating efforts towards the practical application of quantum technology in the "Quantum Simulator Challenge", where application development is competed using quantum simulators.
The company has produced numerous useful results such as methods to optimize the vast time allocation of tasks at the automotive plant. Utilizing one of the world's largest (Note 1) 40-qubit quantum computer simulators (hereinafter referred to as quantum simulators), the top three teams of the contest "Quantum Simulator Challenge 2024," which competed on the outcomes of quantum application development conducted from July to November 2024, will be announced on March 28, 2025 (Friday).
Fujitsu Announces Board Nominations in Line With Governance Policy
Japanese Stocks Decline 0.6%
The Nikkei average is down about 420 yen, with the decline rate of selected stocks including Advantest, SUBARU, and MAZDA MOTOR CRP among the top.
On the 27th at around 11:04 AM, the Nikkei average stock price was fluctuating around 37,600 yen, down approximately 420 yen from the previous day. At 9:06 AM, it dropped to 37,556.75 yen, down 470.54 yen. After that, there were scenes where buying aimed at a rebound reduced the decline, but the slow recovery trend continued. Among the stocks included in the Nikkei average, Advantest <6857.T>, SUBARU <7270.T>, MAZDA MOTOR CRP <7261.T>, Fujikura <5803.T>, and others were among the top decliners.
Fujitsu To Go Ex-Dividend On March 28th, 2025 With 14 JPY Dividend Per Share
March 27th (Japan Standard Time) - $Fujitsu(6702.JP)$ is trading ex-dividend on March 28th, 2025.Shareholders of record on March 31st, 2025 will receive 14 JPY dividend per share. The ex-dividend
Rating information (investment judgment change) = Fujitsu, Idemitsu Kosan ETC.
◎ CLSA Securities (3 stages: HC outperform > outperform > Hold > underperform > HC underperform) Fujitsu <6702.T> -- "outperform" → "HC outperform", 3800 yen → 3800 yen Unicharm <8113.T> -- "outperform" → "HC outperform", 1600 yen → 1600 yen Eng Japan <4849.T> -- "outperform" → "underperform", 4100 yen.
<Rating Change Observation> Gift HD upgraded, En Japan downgraded, ETC.
◎ New Listings and Resumptions - ◎ Upgraded Fujitsu <6702.T> - Foreign companies rank it at the top tier of five levels. Unicharm <8113.T> - Foreign companies rank it at the top tier of five levels. Gift HD <9279.T> - Domestic mid-sized companies rank it at the top tier of three levels. ◎ Downgraded En-Japan <4849.T> - Foreign companies rank it at the fourth level of five (downgraded by two levels). Idemitsu Kosan <5019.T> - US companies rank it in the middle of three levels. Cosmo Energy Holdings <5021.T> - US companies rank it in the middle of three levels. Provided by Wealth Advisor Co.
Rating [Securities companies rating]
Upgrades - Bullish Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous After -------------------------------------------------------- <8113> Uni-Charm CLSA "Outperform" "HC Outperform" <6702> Fujitsu CLSA "Outperform" "HC Outperform" <9279> Gift HD Ichiyoshi "B" "A" Downgrades - Bearish Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous After -----------------------
Fujitsu and Headwaters conducted a proof-of-concept experiment for a task-specific on-device generative AI solution aimed at improving the efficiency of report creation for Japan Airlines flight attendants.
Fujitsu Limited (Note 1) (hereinafter referred to as Fujitsu) and Headwaters Inc. (Note 2) (hereinafter referred to as Headwaters), which is engaged in AI solutions business, conducted a demonstration experiment utilizing generative AI solutions to improve efficiency in the report creation tasks performed by cabin crew of Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (Note 3) (hereinafter referred to as JAL). At JAL, efforts are being made to improve the operational efficiency of report creation for handovers from cabin crew to airport ground staff.
Regarding the personnel changes of directors and auditors (246 KB)
Eisai, Taiyo Yuden, ETC [List of stock materials from the newspaper]
*V Technology <7717> enters laser dicing, aiming for practical use next year (Nikkan Kogyo, front page) -○ *Kanadevia <7004> implements measures to prevent recurrence of marine engine fuel economy fraud (Nikkan Kogyo, page 3) -○ *Eisai <4523> plans to reduce 30 billion yen by FY2026, optimizing the organization (Nikkan Kogyo, page 3) -○ *Petroleum Resource Development <1662> sells its UK subsidiary for 33.6 billion yen in oil field development (Nikkan Kogyo, page 4) -○ *ENEOSHD <5020> ENEOS produces lubricants and more at the Yokohama plant.
Fujitsu Completes Significant Share Repurchase Program
Japan's shift to AI is urgent [Today's GAINIANBANKUAI theme]
Japan has contributed to the foundational building of the global AI competition that is currently underway, but it has been reported that it is falling behind in the development and implementation of Generative AI. It is predicted that Generative AI will become a market worth 1 trillion dollars (approximately 149 trillion yen) based on most Indicators. Between 2019 and 2023, 182 foundational AI models have been announced from the USA and 30 from China, but there have been none from Japan. Due to the decreasing and aging labor population, companies need to boldly adopt next-generation Technology.
At the end of the term, Institutions are mainly focused on rebalancing.
The Nikkei Average rebounded for the first time in four trading days, closing at 37,780.54 yen, up 172.05 yen (with an estimated Volume of 1.6 billion shares). Following the rise in the USA market, buying was led by semiconductor stocks and export-related stocks, which temporarily widened gains to 38,115.65 yen. However, at the recent resistance level, conflicting sentiments emerged, and after the initial wave of buying, the market gradually became more stagnated. Advantest <6857>, which started with buying, turned to decline early on, and as the afternoon session began, it widened its losses.
Japanese Stocks Climb 0.5%
China is promoting the growth of the commercial space industry.
[Space Business] China is reportedly promoting the growth of the commercial space industry to narrow the gap with Elon Musk's U.S. space development company, SpaceX. At least six Chinese-made rockets are designed with reuse in mind and are expected to make their first flight within the year. The Chinese government and local governments are injecting billions of dollars into private companies. <7203> Toyota <7721> Tokyo Instrument <2359> Core <3004> Shin-ei <3401> Teijin
Announcement regarding the acquisition status of treasury stocks and the completion of the acquisition (in accordance with the provisions of Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act regarding the acquisition of treasury stocks as stipulated in the ar