- Business
- Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings, Inc. (9476.T) engages primarily in publishing and related services in Japan, specializing in books and magazines on economics, management, law, accounting, taxation, qualification examinations, and other social sciences; it also provides database services including accounting and tax law databases such as KaiKei Zensho Online, peer-reviewed paper sites for academic research in accounting, web magazines delivering corporate management articles and timely commentary, textbooks for university and professional education in economics, management, accounting and law, tax information portals like Tax Window, online accountant training courses, books with digital supplements and electronic materials, and an e-commerce platform for direct sales. The company further operates publishing-related activities encompassing advertising agency services focused on tax and accounting media, production of corporate PR magazines, newsletters, product catalogs and sales promotion brochures; logistics including storage, loading, unloading and inventory management of publications; and real estate leasing. Founded on October 13, 1948 and headquartered at 1-35 Kanda Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051, Japan, it changed its name from Chuokeizai-Sha, Inc. to Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings, Inc. in January 2016 to reflect its holding company structure and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in June 1997 with 87 employees as of the latest reporting. Recent developments include robust financial performance with fiscal year 2024/25 group results showing revenue growth and improved profitability, alongside second quarter 2025 earnings that reported revenue of JPY930 million up 8.9% year-over-year, net income of JPY127 million up 81%, and a profit margin expansion to 14%; the company maintains operations exclusively in Japan targeting professionals, academics, corporations and educational institutions in the professional information services sector.