Toumei
Basic Information
- Stock Code
- 4439
- Industry
- Information and Communications
- Category Detail
- Telecommunications Services
- Prefecture
- Mie Prefecture
- Establishment Year
- December 1997
- Listing Year
- April 2019
- Official Website
- https://www.toumei.co.jp/
- TSE Information
- TSE Information
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- Yahoo! Finance
- Other Companies
- Az Kikaku Sekkei, Internet Initiative Japan, Asahi Net, FreeBit, Broad Enterprise, Sere, F Force G, Forval Telecom, GMO Internet Group
Overview
Toumei is a mid-sized information and communications company established in 1997, primarily engaged in optical collaboration business and offering office communication services utilizing NTT's Flets Hikari lines.
Current Situation
Toumei maintained stable performance in the fiscal year ended August 2020, with consolidated sales of approximately ¥11.5 billion and operating profit of about ¥800 million. Its flagship optical collaboration business 'Office Hikari 119' utilizes NTT's Flets Hikari lines and is expanding its market share mainly among small and medium-sized enterprises. It also offers a variety of office solutions and financial planning services, diversifying its operations to spread risks. In 2023, it transitioned to the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market to respond to changes in the market environment. It is strengthening its customer base through proactive service expansion and enhanced support systems, while emphasizing the provision of high-quality services in line with evolving IT environments. Moving forward, it aims to grow as a regionally rooted communications infrastructure business, advancing strategies that flexibly address technological innovations and customer needs.
Trivia
Interesting Facts
- Pioneer as an early entrant in optical collaboration business
- Regionally rooted company headquartered in Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture
- Provides services without construction by repurposing NTT Flets Hikari lines
- Operates insurance shop 'Mitsubachi Hoken' centered in Aichi Prefecture
- Achieved listing on Tokyo Stock Exchange Section 1 in 2020
- Group company Gifu Recam handles PC peripheral sales
- Strength in consolidated billing services for corporate customers
- Unique support system combining online and on-site visits
- Diversified sales channels across multiple business formats
- Changed to Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market in 2023
- Office 119 service provides 24-hour troubleshooting
- Expands security business integrated with cloud recording services
Hidden Connections
- Deep collaboration with major telecom NTT enables utilization of high-quality lines
- Built strong partnerships with local small and medium-sized enterprises
- Deep connections with OA equipment wholesale industry through Gifu Recam
- Partnered with Safie for cloud camera business to develop new markets
- Collaborates with multiple insurance companies to operate in-person insurance shops
- Listed on Nagoya Stock Exchange Premier Market, a notable stock in the Chubu region
- Connections with various industries through sales of office security equipment
- Also supports local SMEs through Renta-kun website rental business
Future Outlook
Growth Drivers
- Expanding demand for optical line services for SMEs
- Strengthened IT support responding to business efficiency needs
- Acceleration of energy-saving equipment adoption in offices
- Increasing demand for cloud and security services
- Strengthening communications infrastructure in regional markets
Strategic Goals
- Aims to expand market share in optical line services in the Chubu region
- Strengthen provision of total office solutions
- Establish sustainable business model
- Expand digital transformation対応 services
- Deepen regionally and customer-rooted services
Business Segments
Optical Communication Services
- Overview
- Provides optical line services and related communication equipment/maintenance to small and medium-sized corporations.
- Competitiveness
- Quality assurance of NTT optical lines and convenience of consolidated billing
- Customers
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- Small and medium-sized enterprises
- Small businesses
- Government offices
- Educational institutions
- Medical institutions
- Store operators
- Products
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- Office Hikari 119 lines
- Provider services
- Optical phones
- Maintenance and support services
IT Support Services
- Overview
- Specializes in troubleshooting and IT operations support with rapid response.
- Competitiveness
- 365-day, 24-hour on-site response system
- Customers
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- General companies
- Retail
- Services
- Educational institutions
- Products
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- PC support
- Remote maintenance
- On-site support
Office Solutions
- Overview
- Provides information and communication products necessary for business environments on a total basis.
- Competitiveness
- Comprehensive trading company functions and regionally rooted proposal capabilities
- Customers
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- Small and medium-sized enterprises
- Stores
- Offices
- Products
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- Business phones
- Security equipment
- Office supplies
Eco Solutions
- Overview
- Implements energy-saving proposals and equipment sales in line with electricity deregulation.
- Competitiveness
- Proposal capabilities contributing to cost reductions
- Customers
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- Companies
- Business sites
- Factories
- Products
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- LED lighting
- Air conditioning equipment
- Energy-saving equipment
Web Solutions
- Overview
- Handles everything from website creation to operations support.
- Competitiveness
- Efficient services leveraging rental HP expertise
- Customers
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- Small and medium-sized enterprises
- Stores
- Sole proprietors
- Products
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- Website creation
- Web operations support
- SEO measures
Financial Planning
- Overview
- Operates insurance shops handling products from multiple insurance companies, centered in Aichi Prefecture.
- Competitiveness
- Products from multiple companies available for comparison and regional closeness
- Customers
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- Individual customers
- Small and medium-sized enterprise employees
- Local residents
- Products
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- Insurance product sales
- In-person insurance consultations
- Asset management planning
Competitive Advantage
Strengths
- Stable supply of NTT Flets Hikari lines
- Specialization in corporate communication services
- Diverse office solutions offerings
- Fine-tuned customer support system
- Regionally rooted sales expansion
- Credibility as a listed company
- Concurrent financial planning business
- Extensive sales channel development
Competitive Advantages
- Service provision maintaining Flets Hikari line speed and quality
- High customer convenience through consolidated billing management
- Comprehensive capabilities covering overall office environments
- Prompt and courteous customer support
- Solid customer base in Aichi and Mie regions
- Promotion of introducing latest technologies such as cloud services
- Total proposal capabilities across a wide range of related services
Threats
- Intensifying competition with major telecom companies
- Rapid changes in communication technology and response burdens
- Price competition from new entrants
- Market limitation risks from regional sales focus
- Risks from deregulation and legal system changes
- Infrastructure disruption risks from natural disasters
Innovations
2021: Absorption and merger of Comus Co., Ltd.
- Overview
- Absorbed and merged Comus Co., Ltd. to strengthen the group and expand the business foundation.
- Impact
- Achieved business efficiency improvements and sales network expansion.
2020: Transition to Tokyo Stock Exchange Section 1
- Overview
- Completed market redesignation to Tokyo Stock Exchange Section 1 and Nagoya Stock Exchange Section 1.
- Impact
- Improved corporate brand power and fundraising capabilities.
2023: Transition from Prime Market to Standard Market
- Overview
- Changed market category to Standard Market and embarked on new management strategies.
- Impact
- Expects flexible market operations and expanded investor base.
2022: Office Hikari 119 Service Expansion
- Overview
- Implemented diversification of optical collaboration plans and strengthened support systems.
- Impact
- Contributed to improved customer satisfaction and increased contracts.
2024: Enhanced integration with Cloud Camera Safie PRO
- Overview
- Introduced security enhancement measures integrated with cloud recording services.
- Impact
- Contributed to expansion of office security business.
Sustainability
- Active promotion of energy-saving LED lighting
- Promotion of CO2 emission reductions through remote support
- Office supply improvements aimed at waste reduction
- Respect for employee diversity and promotion of work-life balance
- Ongoing support activities for local communities