Kosaido Holdings

Basic Information

Stock Code
7868
Industry
Other Products
Category Detail
Professional Services for Businesses
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
January 1949
Listing Year
August 1997
Official Website
https://www.kosaido.co.jp/
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Overview

Kosaido Holdings is a holding company headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, founded in 1949 with printing as its core business, aiming for stable growth through diversification into funeral services, golf course management, and more.

Current Situation

As of the end of March 2024, Kosaido Holdings has consolidated sales of approximately ¥35.5 billion and net assets of approximately ¥47.5 billion, maintaining a solid financial base. Its mainstay printing and plate-making business is stably deployed as specialized services for companies, with a focus on free paper publishing. It promotes revenue diversification through funeral services and resort facility operations, maintaining stable profitability. After transitioning to a holding company structure, it has strengthened its information solution and human resources service subsidiaries, enhancing its responsiveness to market needs. In recent years, it has accelerated DX initiatives and environmental efforts, positioning community contributions and sustainability as pillars of management. In the medium to long term, it aims for growth through advanced printing technology and new business expansion, with digital transformation and customer base strengthening at the center of its strategy.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • The founder published Japan's first job advertisement specialized magazine.
  • Has a track record of being the title sponsor for the Saitama Seibu Lions.
  • Has a history of joint ventures with Crown Gaslighter, naming a golf team after it.
  • Operates one of the largest crematoriums in the Tokyo metropolitan area in its funeral business.
  • Issues multiple free papers specialized by region to strengthen information provision.
  • Provides information for visually impaired people using SP code technology.
  • Has a packaging manufacturing company in Weihai, China within the group.
  • Regularly publishes sustainability reports.
  • Part of the publishing business has been spun off through business transfer.
  • Once built a strong trading network with diverse subcontractors.
  • Digital job sites receive high evaluations as local community information sources.
  • Diversifies management risks through a wide range of subsidiaries.
  • Has capital alliances with Chinese companies, with international expansion in view.
  • The founder served as chairman of a Japanese printing industry association.
  • Continuously sponsors local cultural activities.

Hidden Connections

  • Strong connections to political and economic circles through the founder's personal network.
  • Long-term support for Vegalta Sendai's free paper advertising business.
  • Previously signed an agency contract with French writing instrument giant Bic.
  • Group's funeral business is growing in tandem with aging society.
  • Made Tokyo Hakuzen a wholly-owned subsidiary to strengthen funeral-related business.
  • The company's job information services hold an important position in the local talent market.
  • Participated in SP code development, contributing to technology for visually impaired support.
  • Influential in China's packaging industry through subsidiary's overseas expansion.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Advanced printing operations and cost optimization through digitalization
  • Expansion of demand for funeral-related business due to aging society
  • Progress in online job information services
  • Customer base expansion through strengthened local services
  • Management efficiency through holding company group operations
  • Aggressive investment in new businesses and diversification strategy
  • Popularization of eco-friendly printing technology and improved social evaluation
  • Expansion in information solutions field and strengthened IT collaboration
  • Service quality improvement and market development in HR services
  • International business growth through expansion of overseas subsidiaries
  • Enhanced corporate value through SDGs and ESG initiatives
  • Increase in advertising demand accompanying economic recovery

Strategic Goals

  • Establish market leadership in digital-print integrated services
  • Achieve No. 1 regional share in funeral business
  • Nationwide expansion and brand strengthening of job information sites
  • Further efficiency and governance strengthening in holding company structure
  • Establishment of sustainable environmental management practices and reporting system
  • Achieve over 30% ratio of new business sales
  • Revenue maximization through group synergies
  • Competitive strengthening through advanced IT talent development
  • Achieve 20% profit contribution from overseas business
  • Deployment of comprehensive community contribution programs

Business Segments

Printing Solutions

Overview
Provides high-quality and rapid printing and information services to customers across a wide range of industries.
Competitiveness
High reliability through accumulated printing expertise and regional networks.
Customers
  • Advertising agencies
  • Publishing and media companies
  • Manufacturing companies
  • Government offices
  • Educational institutions
  • Financial institutions
  • Logistics-related companies
  • Real estate companies
  • Medical institutions
  • Staffing companies
Products
  • Corporate PR printed materials
  • Reports and catalog printing
  • Packaging printing (excluded)
  • Plate-making services
  • Direct mail printing
  • Sales promotion tool printing
  • Free paper production
  • Job advertisements
  • Digital content distribution
  • Advertising planning services

Funeral-related Services

Overview
Provides comprehensive funeral services specialized in the Tokyo metropolitan area, building trust and peace of mind.
Competitiveness
Total care through directly operated facilities and local community focus.
Customers
  • General customers
  • Local governments
  • Religious corporations
  • Elderly care facilities
  • Insurance companies
  • Welfare organizations
Products
  • Funeral setup and arrangements
  • Crematorium operations
  • Funeral hall management
  • Bereaved family support services
  • Memorial facility operations

Resort Facility Operations

Overview
Provides stable resort services centered on golf course operations.
Competitiveness
Local community-focused operations and comprehensive customer services.
Customers
  • Golf enthusiasts
  • Membership club members
  • Corporate executives
  • Travel agencies
Products
  • Golf course operations
  • Membership rights sales
  • Driving range usage
  • Event hosting

Information Solution Business

Overview
Provides operation and management of job media and HR-related IT services.
Competitiveness
Integration of specialized knowledge in job information and digital expansion.
Customers
  • Staffing companies
  • Job ad sponsors
  • IT companies
Products
  • Job information site operations
  • Human resources service management
  • IT solution development

Human Resources Services

Overview
Provides human resource matching and education support for various industries.
Competitiveness
Fine-tuned local human resource support network.
Customers
  • Manufacturing industry
  • Logistics industry
  • Healthcare and nursing industry
  • Wholesale industry
  • Construction industry
Products
  • Staff dispatching
  • Job placement
  • Training services
  • Engineer dispatching

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Long years of printing technology and reliability
  • Diversified revenue base
  • Local community-focused funeral and resort operations
  • Strengthened group oversight through holding company structure
  • Responsiveness to diverse customer segments
  • Stable financial base
  • Integration with information solutions
  • Extensive human resources service experience
  • Sales expansion leveraging networks
  • High level of community contributions
  • Flexible response to customer needs
  • Trust from Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime listing
  • Management focused on sustainability
  • Solid management team and governance
  • Recognition within the industry

Competitive Advantages

  • Integrated service provision from printing to funerals and resorts
  • Strong facility operation base centered in Tokyo metropolitan area
  • Efficient group strategy promotion through holding company
  • Linkage of highly specialized HR services and information solutions
  • Rapid response to customer needs through local focus
  • Extensive track record and networks in public-related printing
  • New customer touchpoints via free paper advertising media
  • Flexible business structure adapting to economic changes
  • Investment capacity leveraging financial stability
  • Proactive entry into overlooked market opportunities
  • High customer satisfaction and repeat rate
  • Cost reductions through efficient operations management
  • Processing capabilities for diverse industry customers
  • Maintenance of long-term brand value
  • Business efficiency through introduction of latest IT technologies

Threats

  • Shrinkage of printing market and progress of digitalization
  • Intensified price competition from competitors
  • Service provision constraints due to labor shortages
  • Intensified market competition in local businesses
  • Risk of facility damage from natural disasters
  • Deterioration of business environment due to regulatory changes
  • Decrease in advertising demand during economic downturns
  • Supply-demand fluctuations due to aging society
  • Supply chain vulnerability risks
  • Delays in new business market penetration
  • Increasing information security risks
  • Impacts from sudden social changes

Innovations

2024: DX-driven efficiency in printing operations

Overview
Advancing automation and optimization of printing processes using digital technology.
Impact
Achieved 15% reduction in production costs and shortened delivery times

2023: Expansion of online funeral services

Overview
Introduced online funeral services to meet increased demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Impact
5% sales increase through new customer acquisition

2022: System renewal for job information sites

Overview
Enhanced usability and search functions of job media using the latest IT platform.
Impact
20% increase in users and improved advertiser satisfaction

2021: Transition to holding company structure and organizational restructuring

Overview
Shifted to holding company system to improve management efficiency and competitiveness in each business area.
Impact
Created group synergies and improved management transparency

2024: Introduction of environmentally friendly printing technology

Overview
Introduced eco-friendly printing equipment aimed at reducing VOC emissions and resource conservation.
Impact
Reduced environmental impact and improved social evaluation

Sustainability

  • Development of printing technologies to reduce environmental impact
  • Strengthening funeral service provision to local communities
  • Active utilization of renewable energy
  • Improvement in waste recycling rate
  • Measures to improve employee work-life balance
  • Participation in local cleanup activities and disaster support
  • Group-wide enhancement of information security
  • Promotion of diversity and human resource development
  • Appropriate environmental management of supply chain
  • Long-term environmental goals and transparent reporting
  • Ethical procurement and thorough compliance
  • Expansion of sustainable public printing services