- Business
- Sankyo Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells pachinko machines, pachislot machines, and related supply equipment primarily to operators of pachinko parlors in Japan. The company operates through pachinko machine-related, pachislot machine-related, and supply equipment-related segments; it produces pachinko machines and gauge boards under brands including SANKYO, Bisty, and JB, along with related parts and royalty income; it manufactures pachislot machines and associated components with royalties; and it provides ball bearing supply systems, card system equipment, hall peripheral equipment, mobile content services, real estate rental, and general molded parts. Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Sankyo maintains a leading market share in pachinko machines exceeding 30% and targets top-group positioning in pachislot with over 15% share through diverse product lineups, innovative specifications, and high annual title volumes from automated production facilities and a nationwide network of 23 branches. In May 2024, the company launched a three-year Mid-term Management Plan for fiscal years 2025-2027 targeting consolidated net sales of 220 billion yen, operating income of 88 billion yen, ROE of 15-20%, and payout ratio around 40%, with emphasis on accelerating pachislot growth via new tie-up machines, Smart Pachislot development, and content IP expansion into manga, anime, and secondary uses for synergies; it executed share repurchases including nearly 6 billion yen in September 2025, transitioned to a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee in June 2024, established a Sustainability Committee and Nomination and Remuneration Committee in 2024, and enhanced pachinko/pachislot recycling rates near 90% while promoting resource standardization and renewable energy initiatives.