For this slide an explanation is provided on initiatives in growth fields for the transformation of the business portfolio in terms of GMA (Global Major Accounts), OPS (Optimized Print Services), and IT services, as well as the progress in M&As.
In each of these areas progress has been in accordance with plans.
GMA sales grew 30% year on year to 3.8 billion yen as the number of customers increased, including the acquisition of global contracts with a major European printer and pharmaceutical manufacturer.
OPS sales grew 43% year on year to 8.3 billion yen.
IT service sales grew 69% year on year to 9.5 billion yen as the acquisition of IT service providers was aggressively leveraged in the US and Europe.
In terms of M&As, in Europe, an office and PP joint distributor was acquired in Italy in October 2012, an IT service provider strong in business process consulting was acquired in Germany in November 2012, and a marketing service production company was acquired in the UK, which will be explained in further detail later. In addition, in the US, an IT service provider was acquired in Las Vegas in November 2012, while in China a distributor was acquired in south China in November 2012 with the aim of strengthening production print sales.
In each of these areas progress has been in accordance with plans.
GMA sales grew 30% year on year to 3.8 billion yen as the number of customers increased, including the acquisition of global contracts with a major European printer and pharmaceutical manufacturer.
OPS sales grew 43% year on year to 8.3 billion yen.
IT service sales grew 69% year on year to 9.5 billion yen as the acquisition of IT service providers was aggressively leveraged in the US and Europe.
In terms of M&As, in Europe, an office and PP joint distributor was acquired in Italy in October 2012, an IT service provider strong in business process consulting was acquired in Germany in November 2012, and a marketing service production company was acquired in the UK, which will be explained in further detail later. In addition, in the US, an IT service provider was acquired in Las Vegas in November 2012, while in China a distributor was acquired in south China in November 2012 with the aim of strengthening production print sales.