Sony Group Corporation (6758.T) is the third-largest consumer electronics company in the world by market capitalization. The company that once started as a manufacturer of rice cookers has become well known with some iconic products such as walkmans, digital cameras, videocams, PlayStations, and some famous blockbuster movie productions. Continue reading “SONY – Fighting a Tough Competition”
Category: Leisure Goods
Shimano – Cycling is Booming
Shimano Inc. (7309.T) is a Japanese premium parts giant for bicycle components, fishing tackles, and rowing equipment. The company celebrates its 100th anniversary this year and is on Forbes’ Global 2000 list. Shimano operates in three business segments. Bicycle components, including freewheels, front gears, transmissions, brakes, and other bicycle components, account for 80 percent of the revenues and 83 percent of the profits. Continue reading “Shimano – Cycling is Booming”
Dream International – Back to Old Highs?
Dream International Limited (1126.HK) is one of the largest plush stuffed toy manufacturers in the world. The company produces plush toys according to customers’ brand names, cartoons, or animated characters on an ODM or OEM basis. Clients include well-known names such as Warner Bros., Disney, Bandai, Costco Wholesale Corporation, C & H Korea Group, and Funrise Toys. Dream International operates 22 plants in China and Vietnam. Continue reading “Dream International – Back to Old Highs?”
Nintendo – Gaining Cult Status
Nintendo Co. Ltd. (7974.T) is one of the most recognizable brands in gaming. The company is both a developer and publisher of video games and a manufacturer of home and handheld game consoles. Nintendo started some 130 years ago with handmade Japanese playing cards and is today among the top three video game makers globally and number one of game console sales. Continue reading “Nintendo – Gaining Cult Status”
Nintendo – Make Your Games
Nintendo Co. Ltd. (7974.T) is one of the top five video game makers in the world and number one in terms of game console sales. The products include portable and home console hardware systems as well as related software. Nintendo developed some well-known blockbuster video games such as Super Mario, Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda, and Pokémon. Continue reading “Nintendo – Make Your Games”
Dream International – A Business to Cuddle
Dream International Ltd (1126.HK) is the world’s leading plush toy manufacturer. The company designs, develops, and manufactures plush toys on an ODM or OEM basis according to customers brand names, cartoons or animated characters. Continue reading “Dream International – A Business to Cuddle”