Frequently Asked Questions
Corporate Information
Q: When was Fujitsu Limited established?
A: The communications division of Fuji Electric (now Fuji Electric Co., Ltd.) was spun off to form the Fuji Tsushinki Manufacturing Corporation in June 1935. The name was changed in 1967 to Fujitsu Limited.
Q: What is Fujitsu Limited's stock symbol?
A: Fujitsu Limited is listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange under registration code 6702.
Q: On which exchanges is Fujitsu Limited stock traded?
A: Fujitsu Limited stock is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Nagoya Stock Exchange in Japan.
Q: Where is Fujitsu Limited headquartered?
A: Fujitsu Limited corporate headquarters are in Kanagawa, Japan.
Q: What is the Fujitsu Group?
A: The Fujitsu Group refers to Fujitsu Limited and its consolidated subsidiaries and affiliates throughout the world.
Q: Where does Fujitsu Group do business?
A: As a global company, Fujitsu Group has offices in countries all around the world. Our worldwide locations are listed in our website and Fujitsu Limited's principal consolidated subsidiaries and affiliates are listed in Reports to Shareholders.
Q: What are Fujitsu Group's principal business activities?
A: Overview of our business is posted on our website.
Q: How many employees are there in the Fujitsu Group?
A: The number of employees worldwide is posted in our website.
Q: What is Fujitsu Group's management direction?
A: The Medium-Term Management Plan is posted in our investor relations website.
Q: Who is on the Fujitsu Limited Board of Directors?
A: A list of all Board members is posted on our website.
Q: Who are Fujitsu Limited's senior managers?
A: A list of all corporate executive officers and their principal positions is posted on our website.
Q: Does Fujitsu Limited have a Board of Statutory Auditors?
A: Yes, a list of Audit & Supervisory Board Members is posted on our website.
Q: Who are Fujitsu Limited's independent auditors?
A: Accounting audits are carried out by Ernst & Young ShinNihon LLC.
Financial Results
Q: When is Fujitsu's fiscal year?
Our fiscal year runs from April 1 through March 31. We refer to our fiscal years based on the calendar year in which the fiscal year begins.
Q: When does Fujitsu report its financial results?
We usually announce our financial results on a quarterly basis as follows and shown in IR Calendar:
End of July: First Quarter (April 1 - June 30)
End of October: First Half (April 1 - September 30)
End of January: Third Quarter (October 1 - December 31)
End of April: Full Year (April 1 - March 31)
Q: How can I watch the financial results briefing online?
A: The recording of the financial results briefing for securities analysts and institutional investors is available on the Financial Results page. The video will be available for approximately three months following the briefing.
Q: Where can I access Fujitsu earnings results and other financial information?
We post our quarterly financial results on our investor relations website, which also includes a variety of financial data and other information. Financial results information available in English includes financial tables, explanation of results, and supplementary information, as well as a summary translation of Q&A from accompanying analyst's briefings.
Q: Where can I obtain Fujitsu's integrated report?
Our integrated report and back issues of annual report are posted on our website.
Q: What other reports does Fujitsu publish in English for investors and other stakeholders?
In addition to the Integrated Report, we publish an annual Fujitsu Group Sustainability Data Book, which describes the thinking, efforts, and accomplishments regarding the social and environmental aspects of Fujitsu Group operations, English translations of the Year-end Report to Shareholders, and Integrated Report Financial Section.
Stock and Shareholder Information
Q: How can I purchase Fujitsu Limited stock?
A: Fujitsu Limited stock may be purchased from various brokerage firms. Please contact brokerage firms directly to confirm whether they handle trading of Fujitsu Limited stock.
Q: Who is the transfer agent for Fujitsu Limited stock?
A: The name and address of the transfer agent for Fujitsu Limited stock are as follows: "Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation" 4-5, Marunouchi 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8212, Japan
Q: How many shares of Fujitsu Limited stock are outstanding?
A: The numbers of authorized and issued shares are posted on our investor relations website.
Q: How many Fujitsu Limited shareholders are there?
A: The number of shareholders are posted on our investor relations website.
Q: Who are Fujitsu Limited's principal shareholders?
A: Fujitsu Limited's principal shareholders are posted on our investor relations website.
Q: When and where is the Annual Shareholders' Meeting held?
A: The Annual Shareholders' Meeting is usually held toward the end of June at a location in or near Tokyo.
Environment and Corporate Social Responsibility
Q: What is Fujitsu management's stance on environmental issues and what initiatives has the company taken to promote environmental protection?
A: The Fujitsu Group recognizes that environmental protection is a vitally important business issue. By utilizing our technological expertise in the IT industry and our creative talents, we seek to contribute to the promotion of sustainable development. In addition, while observing all environmental regulations in our business operations, we are actively pursuing environmental protection activities on our own initiative. Through our individual and collective actions, we will continuously strive to safeguard a rich natural environment for future generations.
Details regarding our environmental programs, activities and accomplishments are published in our annual Fujitsu Group Sustainability Data Book, as well as on our environment website.
Q: What is Fujitsu's position on privacy and the protection of personal data?
A: Amid increasing public concern and regulatory initiatives in Japan and elsewhere regarding information security, the Fujitsu Group has set out a clear policy of maintaining confidentiality in our Code of Conduct. We have also devised and are strictly adhering to seven separate information management rules based on employment regulations, including rules for personal data management and third-party confidential information.
In regard to handling of personal data on Fujitsu Group websites, our privacy policy (which may vary to some extent in compliance with applicable laws and regulations) is clearly posted.
Q: What is Fujitsu's basic stance on corporate governance?
A: As a resolution of the Board of Directors meeting held in December 2015, Fujitsu established the "Corporate Governance Policy'' to define the company's basic stance on corporate governance. This Policy has been deliberated and established to best fit the present company conditions; however, considering the objective of corporate governance—that is, to conduct a better management—the company strives for a continuous review for the Policy not being too rigid and not losing substance as well as discussions on the Policy in the Board of Directors Meeting from time to time to maintain the best corporate governance structure.
Q: In what ways does Fujitsu contribute to local communities or broader society?
A: Fostering mutually beneficial relationships with the communities in which we do business as well as broader global society is a fundamental part of Fujitsu Way. Our long tradition of community involvement throughout the Fujitsu Group encompasses not only financial and in-kind support for worthy causes but active involvement in a variety of volunteer activities and community partnerships. Our primary areas of focus are in education and international exchange, environmental outreach, and community service.
Further information on Fujitsu social contribution activities may be found in our annual Fujitsu Group Sustainability Data Book, as well as on our community activities website.