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Noritsu Koki Co.
Noritsu Koki Co. is a other based in Wakayama, founded 1951; the Altss profile covers its classification, headquarters, registration, AUM band, and key...
General information
Firm type
other
Year founded
1951
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Japan
City
Wakayama
Corporate office
Wakayama, Japan
Principals
Iwajiri Takayoshi
Representative Director CEO
Yokohari Ryosuke
Director CFO
Murase Kazue
Director
Ota Akihisa
Director (Audit Committee Chair)
Takada Tsuyoshi
Director (Audit Committee)
Machino Shizuka
Director (Audit Committee)
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What does Noritsu Koki do now that it no longer makes photo equipment?
Noritsu Koki is a holding company that acquires and operates businesses in audio equipment, manufacturing, and healthcare. Its two biggest holdings are AlphaTheta, a global leader in DJ gear, and JLab, a top US audio brand under $100. The firm aims to achieve No. 1 or Only 1 positions in each market (per the company's corporate profile).
Is Noritsu Koki a family office?
No. Noritsu Koki is a publicly traded company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE: 7744). It is not a family office. It operates as a holding company with a corporate structure, though it was founded by the Nishimoto family.
Who runs Noritsu Koki?
Takayoshi Iwajiri is the Representative Director and CEO, having taken the role in June 2018. Ryosuke Yokohari serves as Director and CFO, appointed in April 2020. Iwajiri previously worked at Opt (now Digital Holdings) before joining Noritsu Koki's board (per firm website).
What were Noritsu Koki's largest acquisitions?
The two most significant acquisitions are AlphaTheta, acquired in April 2020, which makes DJ equipment and is a global market leader, and JLab, acquired in May 2021, which is the No. 1 brand in the US for earphones and headphones under $100 (per company statements).
Does Noritsu Koki still make photo-processing machines?
No. The company divested its original photo-processing equipment business as part of its transformation. It now focuses on audio equipment, manufacturing, and healthcare.
Where is Noritsu Koki headquartered?
The company moved its headquarters from Wakayama to Minato Ward, Tokyo, in 2015. Its original founding location is in Wakayama, Japan.
What is Noritsu Koki's investment strategy?
Noritsu Koki acquires businesses where it can achieve No. 1 or Only 1 market positions. It focuses on manufacturing, healthcare, and audio equipment. The firm uses M&A to build a portfolio of operating companies, which it then restructures and grows under a holding structure.
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