RICOH COMPANY,LTD. (7752) Stock Price

Ricoh operates across five business segments: Digital Services, Digital Products, Graphic Communications, Industrial Solutions, and Other businesses. Through these segments, the company develops, manufactures, sells, and services a range of products and solutions.

The Digital Services segment provides multifunction printers, printers, and scanners for office use, along with maintenance services. The segment also supports customer workflow transformation through process automation and IT services.

The Digital Products segment develops and manufactures multifunction printers, printers, and scanners for office environments. This supports the provision of edge devices that enable digital communication.

The Graphic Communications segment comprises commercial and industrial printing businesses. The commercial printing business offers digital printing products designed for small-volume, high-variety printing, while the industrial printing business manufactures and sells industrial printers that enable diverse printing applications.

The Industrial Solutions segment operates two businesses: Thermal and Industrial Products. The Thermal business manufactures and sells thermal paper and thermal transfer ribbons, while the Industrial Products business provides industrial equipment leveraging optical technology.

The Other segment includes the Smart Vision business, which utilizes 360-degree cameras, and new business initiatives. These offerings support digital transformation in real estate and construction, while providing solutions that address societal challenges.

Ricoh announced its 21st Medium-Term Management Strategy beginning April 2023, setting medium to long-term targets to realize "bringing joy to work." As a "digital services company," Ricoh aims to support the creativity of workers and provide services that transform the workplace.

Ricoh is focusing on three areas: process automation, workplace experience, and IT services. Through these initiatives, Ricoh seeks to free workers from routine tasks and create an environment that enhances creativity. Leveraging its global customer base and internal strengths, Ricoh will create value as a workplace services provider.

Ricoh also prioritizes ESG initiatives, aiming to become an "ESG global top company." The company is addressing seven material issues that combine social problem-solving with business foundation strengthening, and has set 16 ESG targets. This contributes to realizing a sustainable society while enhancing corporate value.

Ricoh's growth strategy is based on three pillars: strengthening regional strategies, building revenue foundations in field and social domains, and enabling global talent to thrive. In particular, Ricoh aims to increase revenue in commercial printing and other businesses through digital services expansion. Through human capital strategy, Ricoh will maximize employee capabilities.

The corporate value enhancement project is advancing structural transformation of revenue. Specific initiatives include headquarters reform, business selection and concentration, restructuring of the office printing business, and accelerating profit growth in the office services business. These efforts will realize growth as a digital services company.

Through capital policy, Ricoh aims to maximize shareholder value and corporate value. The company will generate returns exceeding its cost of capital and manage its business portfolio based on ROIC and market positioning. This approach ensures sustained growth and improved profitability.