Benesse Holdings, Inc.
BSEFF
Other OTC20.25
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-4.85
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ISIN
JP3835620000
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26.53
3Y
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76.60
5Y
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80.11
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in mil. unless spec.- CEO
- Hitoshi Kobayashi
- Full Time Employees
- 16,637
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Education & Training Services
- Address
- 3-7-17 Minamigata Okayama Japan 700-0807
- IPO Date
- Feb 1, 2010
- Website
- benesse-hd.co.jp
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- Benesse Holdings, Inc. is a Japan-based company primarily engaged in the education, nursing care, and childcare services sectors. The company operates through three main business segments: Domestic Education Business; Nursing Care and Childcare Business; and Kids & Family Business. In the education segment, Benesse offers correspondence courses, school and teacher support services, cram schools, English language lessons for children, and products such as university entrance exam simulated tests and English proficiency tests (GTEC). The nursing care and childcare segment includes the operation of nursing homes for seniors, such as fee-based homes and elderly houses with care services, home help, daytime nursing care services, food delivery, daycare, and afterschool care services. Geographically, Benesse's operations span Japan and international markets, targeting preschool to high school students, seniors, and families. Recent major changes include Benesse Holdings' shares being delisted from the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market as of May 17, 2024, following a tender offer and subsequent squeeze-out process by Bloom 1 K.K. This privatization marked a significant operational shift for the company. Additionally, Benesse has expanded its cultural footprint with the opening of the Naoshima New Museum of Art in 2025, fostering community development with a focus on art. The company is also advancing its diversity and inclusion efforts, with targets to increase women in managerial positions and promote childcare leave among male employees. In terms of strategic investments, Benesse has been involved in partnerships and funding rounds, including a notable investment in the online education platform Udemy. The company's dedication to innovation extends to launching learning applications aimed at children with developmental disabilities to enhance accessibility to education. Founded in 1955 and headquartered in Okayama, Japan, Benesse Holdings continues to build on its legacy by offering comprehensive services that support individuals across various life stages, driven by a mission to improve lives through education and care. The company encompasses several subsidiaries, including Benesse Corporation, Tokyo Individualized Educational Institute, and others focusing on educational and welfare services. The business development strategy exhibits a blend of traditional education services with growing investments in technology and international expansion.