Fujikura Ltd.
Notice on Investment Policy to Expand Production Capacity of Optical Fiber and SWR®/WTC®
Resolved to invest up to 300 billion yen to increase production capacity of optical fiber and optical cables up to threefold. No changes to earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026.
Key Figures
- Total Investment: Up to 300 billion yen (to be implemented successively in Japan and the U.S.)
- Production Capacity Expansion Target: Up to threefold the current level
- Consolidated Earnings Guidance for Fiscal Year Ending March 2026: No change
AI要約
Overview of Capital Investment
Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. has resolved an investment policy aimed at expanding the production capacity of optical fiber and optical cables (SWR®/WTC®). Based on the "Memorandum on Strategic Investment" agreed between the Japanese and U.S. governments, and having concluded a framework agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce, the company plans to invest up to 300 billion yen to expand production capacity up to three times the current level to meet the increasing demand of the generative AI data center market and to strengthen AI infrastructure in the United States. This expansion will be implemented successively in Japan and the U.S., including the construction of a new factory.
Outlook and Impact
There is no change to the consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026 resulting from this investment policy. Details of the investment content and progress will be disclosed timely in the future. The investment aims to strengthen the medium- to long-term growth foundation and is expected to enhance competitiveness and business expansion in the AI infrastructure market.
