Realize “One Company” and Think about “Multiplication”

HORIBA is earnestly attempting to achieve additional value creation based on the concept of "multiplication." One way to achieve this is to apply the strengths of each business to other business segments.

For example, the Automotive Test Systems segment has experienced tough global competition and, as such, is playing the role of an in-house "business school" with global business development to know-how. Personnel who have accumulated experience during this process are actively helping to realize "One Company Matrix Management" with businesses and regions as axes.

The leader in Semiconductor Instruments & Systems and the leader in the Americas have all come from the Automotive Test Systems segment (see page 14 for details.) Other examples of cross-segment "value multiplication" include leading technologies in the Analytical Instruments & Systems segment, know-how concerning post-M&A business integration in the Medical-Diagnostic Instruments & Systems segment, and flexible production know-how in the Semiconductor Instruments & Systems segment.

Within HORIBA, this method has been firmly established as a means to create value. We will continue to pursue and create higher value as we are inspired by the concept of "multiplication."

"One Company" Matrix Management

HORIBA and its group companies are regarded as "One Company," where common resources are shared in the pursuit of management efficiency and globalization. The Group is shifting from a structure based on corporate entities to "One Company" matrix management based on four business segments forming vertical axes and three regions (Europe, the Americas, and Asia) forming horizontal axes.