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
- 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
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- Corporate offices
- Government agencies
- Universities and educational institutions
- Hospitals and medical institutions
- Products
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- 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
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- Corporate facilities
- Public facilities
- Logistics centers
- Store chains
- Products
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- 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
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- Bus operators
- Railway operators
- Transportation companies
- Products
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- 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
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- Financial institutions
- Retail industry
- Government agencies
- Products
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- 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
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- IT companies
- Small and medium enterprises
- Manufacturing industry
- Products
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- 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
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- Small and medium enterprises
- Large corporations
- Medical institutions
- Products
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- 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
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- Companies across all industries
- Public facilities
- Educational institutions
- Products
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- System maintenance
- Network monitoring
- Remote support
Logistics Communication Solutions
- Overview
- Specialized support for logistics site efficiency.
- Competitiveness
- Design tailored to on-site needs
- Customers
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- Logistics companies
- Delivery operators
- Warehouse operators
- Products
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- Delivery management terminals
- Wireless communication systems
Home Security
- Overview
- Home products enhancing residential safety.
- Competitiveness
- Superior operability and integration performance
- Customers
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- Home builders
- Real estate companies
- Individual customers
- Products
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- 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
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- Retailers
- Telecom carriers
- Corporate customers
- Products
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- Headsets
- Phone cables
- Wiring materials
Energy Management
- Overview
- Solutions supporting energy savings and cost reductions.
- Competitiveness
- Management technology integrated with communication equipment
- Customers
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- Corporations
- Public facilities
- Factories
- Products
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- 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
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- Corporations
- Local governments
- Educational institutions
- Products
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- 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