Saxa

Basic Information

Stock Code
6675
Industry
Electric Equipment
Category Detail
Information & Communication Equipment
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
February 2004
Listing Year
February 2004
Official Website
https://www.saxa.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

Saxa is an information and communications equipment manufacturer established in 2004, with business phones and network products as its mainstays, and is a leading industry player focusing on integration with security systems.

Current Situation

Saxa achieved consolidated net sales of approximately ¥40.9 billion and operating profit of approximately ¥3.3 billion in the fiscal year ended March 2024. Its core business centers on communication equipment, primarily the Regalis, Actys, and Agrea series of business phones, with active OEM deployments. The company is advancing system integration leveraging network products and IoT, as well as technological fusion in security systems. It maintains a diverse product portfolio spanning corporate optical line services like Saxa Hikari, card- and bus-related equipment, and more, sustaining a stable market position. In recent years, it has reorganized into a business holding company structure to strengthen group collaboration and pursue business expansion. With paid-in capital of approximately ¥10.8 billion and 1,078 consolidated employees, it boasts a solid management foundation and is committed to sustainability. Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, its future growth strategy emphasizes strengthening services in IoT and security fields.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Relatively new corporate form born from a 2004 management integration.
  • Its flagship business phones hold top-class domestic market share.
  • Former Tamaru Electric inherited bus-related equipment from NEC Home Electronics.
  • Consistently high operating profit margin, characteristic of prudent management.
  • Specific financial institutions and corporations listed as major shareholders.
  • Representative communications equipment maker listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market.
  • Early adopter of IoT and security fusion.
  • Also manufactures public telephones, with deep ties to public infrastructure.
  • Strengthened development and sales through multiple group subsidiaries.
  • Actively pursues OEM production to meet diverse market needs.
  • Unrivaled reliability in bus-related equipment.
  • High customer responsiveness, earning firm trust from corporate clients.
  • Paid-in capital of approx. ¥10.8 billion, featuring thick equity in the industry.
  • Aggressive shareholder returns including annual special dividends.
  • Good balance of proprietary brands and OEM products.

Hidden Connections

  • Business alliance with Odawara Kiki synergizes in bus equipment field.
  • OKI Industrial as major shareholder with close technical collaboration.
  • Mizuho Bank and major financial institutions supporting capital side as shareholders.
  • Former Tamaru Electric expanded product range by inheriting assets from NEC group.
  • Saxa Hikari service rollout features differentiated strategy from major telecoms.
  • Stable management layer with frequent personnel updates in Nikkei news.
  • Employee stock ownership plan contributing to heightened corporate awareness.
  • Transparency in investor information via valued Nikkei coverage.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Growing demand for further IoT and communications equipment integration
  • Expansion of corporate security enhancement measures
  • Increasing demand for high-quality corporate optical lines
  • Equipment demand from public transport efficiency initiatives
  • Active communication infrastructure investment amid DX promotion
  • Demand for sustainability-focused product development
  • Corporate strengthening of remote work support
  • Growth in security services for aging society
  • Expectations for new services via IoT integration
  • Recovery in communications investments by SMEs domestically and abroad
  • Demand for communications equipment renewal amid digitalization
  • Enhanced comprehensive strength through consolidated subsidiaries

Strategic Goals

  • Expand share in IP business phone market
  • Increase sales ratio of IoT and security businesses
  • Expand product lineup achieving reduced environmental impact
  • Establish sustainable management foundation
  • Service innovation for improved customer satisfaction
  • Promote globalization through phased overseas market entry
  • Maximize synergies via strengthened inter-subsidiary collaboration
  • Enhance employee specialized skills and advance workstyle reforms
  • Business efficiency via digital technology utilization
  • Continue stable shareholder return policy

Business Segments

Office Communication Infrastructure

Overview
Division providing total support for office communication infrastructure.
Competitiveness
High-reliability domestic production and customization capabilities
Customers
  • Corporate offices
  • Government agencies
  • Universities and educational institutions
  • Hospitals and medical institutions
Products
  • Business phones
  • Network equipment
  • Optical line services

Security Systems

Overview
System provision specialized in facility safety and surveillance.
Competitiveness
Seamless integration with communication equipment
Customers
  • Corporate facilities
  • Public facilities
  • Logistics centers
  • Store chains
Products
  • Security cameras
  • Access control
  • Alarm systems

Public Transportation Support

Overview
Equipment development contributing to improved convenience in public transport.
Competitiveness
Reliability backed by long track record
Customers
  • Bus operators
  • Railway operators
  • Transportation companies
Products
  • Fare box systems
  • Passenger management systems
  • Communication terminals

Card-Related Solutions

Overview
Division addressing diverse card-related needs.
Competitiveness
High technological capability and broad compatibility
Customers
  • Financial institutions
  • Retail industry
  • Government agencies
Products
  • IC card readers
  • Card manufacturing machines
  • Authentication systems

System Integration

Overview
Services supporting business efficiency with cutting-edge technology.
Competitiveness
Fusion technology of IoT and communications
Customers
  • IT companies
  • Small and medium enterprises
  • Manufacturing industry
Products
  • IoT solutions
  • Network construction
  • Cloud service integration

Corporate Optical Internet

Overview
Provision of stable optical communication services emphasizing reliability for corporations.
Competitiveness
High-quality service and flexible response
Customers
  • Small and medium enterprises
  • Large corporations
  • Medical institutions
Products
  • High-speed optical lines
  • Dedicated line services
  • Connection management

IT Support and Maintenance

Overview
Ensuring stable operation of communications and systems.
Competitiveness
Nationwide maintenance network
Customers
  • Companies across all industries
  • Public facilities
  • Educational institutions
Products
  • System maintenance
  • Network monitoring
  • Remote support

Logistics Communication Solutions

Overview
Specialized support for logistics site efficiency.
Competitiveness
Design tailored to on-site needs
Customers
  • Logistics companies
  • Delivery operators
  • Warehouse operators
Products
  • Delivery management terminals
  • Wireless communication systems

Home Security

Overview
Home products enhancing residential safety.
Competitiveness
Superior operability and integration performance
Customers
  • Home builders
  • Real estate companies
  • Individual customers
Products
  • Security cameras
  • Alarms
  • Smart home devices

Communication Accessories Supply

Overview
Stable supply of a wide range of communication equipment accessories.
Competitiveness
Comprehensive product lineup
Customers
  • Retailers
  • Telecom carriers
  • Corporate customers
Products
  • Headsets
  • Phone cables
  • Wiring materials

Energy Management

Overview
Solutions supporting energy savings and cost reductions.
Competitiveness
Management technology integrated with communication equipment
Customers
  • Corporations
  • Public facilities
  • Factories
Products
  • Power monitoring devices
  • Energy-saving management systems

Corporate IT Training and Education

Overview
Services supporting improvement of customers' IT skills.
Competitiveness
Practical guidance leveraging communications expertise
Customers
  • Corporations
  • Local governments
  • Educational institutions
Products
  • ICT training
  • Operation guidance
  • Technical support

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • High product quality backed by advanced technology
  • Broad product lineup
  • Expertise in IP business phones
  • Solid financial base
  • Strong OEM deployment
  • Continuous technological innovation
  • Group integration through business holding company structure
  • Customer-centric service system
  • Long industry track record
  • Stable capital strength
  • Advanced IoT technology integration
  • Strong corporate customer base
  • Highly specialized security products
  • Diverse business operations
  • Reliability as a Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market-listed company

Competitive Advantages

  • Differentiated product lineup through fusion of IP business phones and security
  • Broad OEM supply system accommodating domestic and international customers
  • Deep technological accumulation and know-how from years of communication equipment development
  • Robust and user-friendly system integration services
  • Improved management efficiency via group business holding company transition
  • Solution provision specialized for diverse end-users
  • Track record and trust in fare boxes and card equipment for public transport
  • Quality maintenance through ongoing capital investment and R&D
  • Reliability from transactions with government and medical institutions
  • Customer retention through integrated rollout of communications and security products
  • Rapid technical support leveraging internal and external human resources
  • Investor trust established through long-term stable dividend policy
  • Proactive entry into new business areas and market adaptability
  • Quality assurance via ISO and other certifications
  • Customization capabilities meeting diverse market needs

Threats

  • Maturing domestic communications equipment market and intensifying competition
  • Price competition with low-cost overseas products
  • Risk of lagging behind rapid technological advancements
  • Potential regulatory tightening in IoT and security areas
  • Supply chain disruptions from natural disasters
  • Rising procurement costs due to exchange rate fluctuations
  • Unstable corporate demand from pandemics
  • Delays in responding to rapid digital transformation
  • Stricter transaction terms from major customers' internal controls
  • Rising labor costs from talent shortages
  • Heightened cybersecurity risks from advanced cyber attacks
  • Impacts from government communications policy changes

Innovations

2024: Transition to Business Holding Company Structure

Overview
Reorganized from pure holding company to business holding company to improve management efficiency and optimize group strategy.
Impact
Strengthened group collaboration and faster decision-making

2023: Launch of IoT-Integrated Business Phones

Overview
Developed latest models enhancing business efficiency and security using IoT technology.
Impact
Contributed to new customer acquisition and market share expansion

2022: Enhancement of Saxa Hikari Corporate Services

Overview
Expanded coverage of high-quality, secure optical line services to strengthen corporate customer base.
Impact
Increased sales and improved customer satisfaction

2021: Renewal of Network Security Products

Overview
Introduced products compatible with latest communication standards to promote secure corporate communication environments.
Impact
Secured competitive edge and generated new projects

2020: Advanced Fare Box Systems

Overview
Enhanced fare boxes and introduced remote monitoring systems to bolster public transport support.
Impact
Reduced costs for bus operators and improved transport management

Sustainability

  • Reduced environmental impact through energy-saving product designs
  • Promotion of renewable energy utilization
  • CO2 reduction activities at offices and factories
  • Thorough safety and health management and employee wellness promotion
  • Support for local environmental education activities
  • Improved waste recycling rate
  • Establishment of sustainable procurement policies
  • Paper resource reduction via electronic manuals
  • Supplier selection based on green procurement standards
  • Employee-participating environmental improvement projects
  • ISO 14001 certification for environmental management system
  • Promotion of product recycling and waste reduction activities