AIDA ENGINEERING,LTD. (6118) Stock Price

Aida Engineering manufactures and sells forging and pressing machinery, primarily press machines, among metal processing equipment. The company also handles the manufacturing and sales of various automated equipment and industrial robots that support press processing automation, as well as molds. It provides services related to these products and operates as a global enterprise with 20 consolidated subsidiaries both domestically and internationally.

In Japan, Aida Engineering Co., Ltd. handles the manufacturing, sales, and service of press machines. Additionally, REJ Co., Ltd. is responsible for the manufacturing, sales, and service of industrial machinery drive systems. Together, they meet a wide range of needs in the domestic market.

In the Chinese market, Aida Forging Machine Co., Ltd. manufactures press machines, while Aida Engineering Technology Co., Ltd. provides sales and service. This strengthens product supply and after-sales service in the Chinese market.

In the Asia region, Aida Engineering (M) SDN.BHD. handles manufacturing and service, while Aida Manufacturing (Asia) SDN.BHD. is responsible for manufacturing. Additionally, Aida Greater Asia PTE.LTD. and Aida (Thailand) CO.,LTD., among others, provide sales and service, supporting business operations across the region.

In the Americas, Aida America CORP. handles manufacturing, sales, and service, while Aida Canada, INC. and Aida Engineering DE Mexico, S.DE R.L.DE C.V. are responsible for sales and service. This establishes the company's presence in North American and Central/South American markets.

In Europe, Aida S.r.l. handles manufacturing, sales, and service, while Aida Germany GmbH and Aida Morocco Sarl provide sales and service. This maintains competitiveness in the European market and meets customer needs.

Aida Engineering aims to develop as a forming systems builder, building long-term trust relationships with stakeholders through the development, manufacturing, and sales of innovative forming systems. Under its medium-term management plan that began in fiscal 2023, the company targets revenue of 78 billion yen and operating profit of 5.8 billion yen by fiscal 2025.

The company's medium-term management plan prioritizes providing solutions through technology and products to address societal challenges including vehicle electrification and weight reduction, productivity improvements through automation and digitalization of customer production facilities, and environmental impact reduction. Through these efforts, the company aims to enhance corporate value and grow together with stakeholders.

Specific initiatives include five key pillars: business portfolio transformation, creation of new added value, strengthening of management foundations, environmental measures and social contribution, and capital policy. The company is particularly focused on expanding EV-related products and automation and FA businesses, strengthening service operations, and advancing solutions utilizing DX and AI.

Aida Engineering is also investing in human resources and environmental measures. The company is implementing workplace improvements to enhance employee engagement, wage increases, and reskilling training to promote the utilization of diverse talent. On the environmental front, the company is working to reduce CO₂ emissions with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

In capital policy, the company targets a PBR exceeding 1.0x and aims for ROE of 8% or higher, surpassing the cost of capital. The company will maintain a balance between investment and shareholder returns, enhancing shareholder value through stable dividend payments. The company plans to present new growth strategies reflecting environmental changes in its next medium-term management plan.