HIKARI BUSINESS FORM CO., LTD. (3948) Stock Price

Hikari Business Forms primarily operates in print-related businesses. The company manufactures and sells business forms and provides data printing services. Specifically, the company handles products such as continuous forms, sheet forms, specialty papers, standardized forms, envelopes, and brochures.

Additionally, Hikari Business Forms operates other business segments including the sale of supplies and equipment. The company also develops information processing systems, enabling it to provide a wide range of services. This diversified approach allows the company to meet varied customer needs.

Hikari Business Form is committed to customer-centric management, responding quickly and flexibly to diverse customer needs. By leveraging state-of-the-art equipment and technology, the company has established itself as a trusted partner by delivering optimal products and services to customers.

The company aims to strengthen and stabilize profitability by leveraging its proposal capabilities to acquire new customers and expand the needs of existing customers. On the production side, the company pursues cost reduction and high-quality product manufacturing to improve operational efficiency.

The company prioritizes harmony with society and advances initiatives related to ESG and SDGs. In particular, it focuses on information security, improving Privacy Mark and ISO certifications, and ensuring comprehensive protection and management of personal information.

As a medium to long-term management strategy, Hikari Business Form focuses on four business areas: "Printing," "DPP," "WEB," and "BPO." The company prioritizes "WEB" and "BPO" as core growth areas and is making capital investments to meet customer DX needs.

In the printing business, the company is transitioning to digital printers to achieve environmental sustainability and energy efficiency. The company implements reskilling programs for traditional printing operators to promote mastery of new technologies.

In the DPP segment, the company anticipates increased outsourcing demand and pursues operational efficiency and cost reduction. It provides personalized products and services while strengthening BCP/BCM capabilities.

In the WEB segment, the company aims to establish a recurring business model and is building an IT-centered organizational structure. It is strengthening WEB system development, operations, and maintenance to realize DX.

In the BPO segment, the company strengthens partnerships and deploys a comprehensive solution-based business model. It provides digitalization services compliant with the Electronic Bookkeeping Law and promotes operational efficiency through AI-powered solutions.

Hikari Business Form positions 2024 to 2026 as a foundation-building period and actively invests in human capital and equipment. The company targets ROE of 7% or higher, ROS of 10% or higher, and PBR of 1.0x to enhance enterprise value.