Mazda Motor Corporation (7261) Stock Price

Mazda's primary business is the manufacturing and sales of automobiles and automotive parts. Mazda and its affiliated companies manufacture automobiles both domestically and internationally. In Japan, Mazda manufactures automobiles itself, while companies such as Kurashiki Kako Co., Ltd. manufacture parts.

Overseas, Mazda Motor Manufacturing de Mexico S.A. de C.V. and AutoAlliance (Thailand) Co., Ltd. manufacture automobiles and parts. Domestically manufactured automobiles and parts are sold by dealers such as Kanto Mazda and Tokai Mazda Sales Co., Ltd., while Mazda sells directly to certain major customers.

In overseas markets, Mazda Motor of America, Inc. handles sales in North America, Mazda Motors (Deutschland) GmbH in Europe, and Mazda Australia Pty. Ltd. in other regions. These regions are also designated as Mazda's business segments.

Mazda has established "2030 VISION" as its growth strategy toward 2030. This vision aims to become a car company that mass-produces emotional mobility experiences through "the joy of driving." Specifically, Mazda targets providing multi-solution offerings that contribute to climate change mitigation, realizing safe and free mobility society, and creating inspiration in daily life.

Under its medium-term management plan (fiscal year ending March 2020 through March 2026), Mazda has adopted "Mazda's unique identity created together with people" as its basic policy. The company is advancing investments in brand value enhancement, fixed cost reduction, and strengthened partnerships. Through these efforts, Mazda aims for sustainable growth and the realization of a resilient management structure.

For its management direction toward 2030, Mazda has set electrification strategies tailored to regional characteristics, the realization of safe automotive society, and the promotion of brand value management. In particular, the company has clarified its initiatives toward achieving carbon neutrality and its strategies for each phase of electrification.

To respond to advances in electrification technology, Mazda is strengthening cooperation with partner companies and advancing the introduction of battery electric vehicles. The company also aims to enhance management adaptability and resilience through supply chain strengthening and cost reduction.

Furthermore, through its "light asset strategy," Mazda aims to increase the utilization of existing assets and enhance corporate value as a smaller player. This approach secures high asset efficiency with low investment and realizes sustainable growth.

Mazda also prioritizes investment in human resources, focusing on acquiring software engineers and developing employee capabilities. Through these efforts, the company aims to promote innovation and strengthen overall corporate competitiveness.