ASAHI PRINTING CO.,LTD. (3951) Stock Price

Asahi Printing Co., Ltd. primarily operates in the manufacturing and sales of printed packaging materials and the sales of packaging systems. The company conducts business through 10 subsidiaries, of which 3 are non-consolidated. In the printed packaging materials business, subsidiaries such as Sakamoto Printing Co., Ltd. and Nippo Co., Ltd. handle manufacturing and sales, while outsourcing product manufacturing to Kyowa Carton Co., Ltd.

In the packaging systems sales business, the company provides comprehensive proposals that integrate with printed packaging materials, with emphasis on developing new packaging solutions tailored to customer needs. Through these activities, the company plans, proposes, procures, and sells packaging machinery and packaging lines. These operations aim to provide innovative packaging solutions aligned with current market trends.

Additionally, Asahi Printing operates a staffing services business. Its subsidiary Asahi Personnel Service Co., Ltd. manages this division, dispatching personnel in response to job openings from companies both within and outside the group. The company provides a wide range of personnel services to meet the needs of regional businesses.

Asahi Printing Co., Ltd. has established "customer-first" as the foundation of its growth strategy, aiming for management that aligns the company's sustainable growth with employee well-being. Under this philosophy, the company seeks to enhance corporate value and achieve sustainable growth by providing products and services that contribute to society.

For the fiscal year ending March 2026, the company targets revenue of 45 billion yen, an operating profit margin of 5.0%, and a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 40% or higher. To achieve these targets, the company is restructuring its revenue model in response to changing market conditions.

The medium-term management plan "AX2024+1" promotes five strategies. Market penetration and expansion focuses on rapid response at nationwide sales bases and market share growth, with aims to expand the label business. In the packaging system sales business, the company is strengthening engineering capabilities and implementing proprietary proposals.

To maximize added value, the company is introducing labor-saving equipment and implementing IoT-based visualization of equipment operation status. Additionally, the company aims to improve quality through the development of AI-powered quality defect detection technology.

For work engagement, the company is prioritizing diversity promotion and employee development support. New educational programs including language support and overseas study programs have been established to create a more comfortable work environment.

In overseas business expansion, the company is advancing the new factory construction project for Shin-Nippon Industries Sdn.Bhd. and strengthening collaboration among domestic and international group companies. Technical exchange and global leader development are also underway.

In management resource utilization, the company is promoting CO2 reduction targets toward achieving a carbon-neutral society and building human resource development systems. The company also aims to maximize asset efficiency and pursue sustainable growth.