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- Daiichi Kensetsu Corporation Daiichi Kensetsu Corporation (1799.T) engages primarily in construction and civil engineering works with a focus on railway-related projects in Japan. The company undertakes railway construction including new Shinkansen lines and conventional line grade-separations; track maintenance and repair; social infrastructure maintenance such as concrete repair and renewal works; public facilities construction encompassing educational, cultural, medical, welfare, commercial, office, warehouse, factory, and apartment buildings; planning, design, surveying, supervision, and consulting services; real estate leasing and brokerage; and manufacturing, inspection, and sale of construction and railway materials. Founded in 1942 and headquartered in Niigata City, Japan, it operates through branches in Niigata, Nagano, Akita, Tokyo, and Sendai, serving railway operators, public sector clients, and private developers across domestic markets with an emphasis on safety, technological innovation, and local community development. In 2025, the company completed an equity buyback program announced on May 13, acquiring 1,098,000 shares for ¥2,849.75 million, reflecting ongoing capital management strategies.