Profile

PHC Group is a global company dedicated to improving health through digital and precision technology. Since their founding in Japan in 1969, they have been driving better health through solutions in diagnostics, life sciences, diabetes management, and healthcare IT.

Their trusted brands bring quality and innovation to every step of the healthcare journey. They are committed to creating synergies across their interconnected global businesses that can contribute to higher quality, better access, and improved cost-effectiveness of healthcare.

Their Mission: They contribute to the health of society through their diligent efforts to create healthcare solutions that have a positive impact and improve the lives of people.

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Key Products

In their Diabetes Management Domain, Ascensia Diabetes Care provides cutting-edge glucose monitoring technology to simplify the way people with diabetes manage their health. Their blood glucose monitoring products are used by an estimated 10 million people worldwide. As the market shifts to continuous glucose monitoring, they have partnered with Senseonics to deliver the world’s first long-term implantable CGM, offering flexibility and peace of mind for people with diabetes.

In the Healthcare Solutions Domain, Wemex has Japan’s largest market share for medical-receipt computers and electronic medical record systems in clinics and pharmacies. They seek to drive digital transformation in medical care through telemedicine and medical data innovation. LSI Medience provides services in clinical testing through laboratory analysis, including cancer diagnostics, genetic testing, and sports doping testing, while Mediford supports a wide range of research and drug development, from basic development to clinical trials.

In Diagnostics and Life Sciences Domain, they contribute to the early detection and treatment of disease. Epredia offers precision cancer diagnostic solutions to improve the laboratory workflow and support more efficient and accurate decisions. PHCbi award-winning ultra-low temperature freezers support research laboratories with industry-leading energy-saving performance. Their PHC IVD division contributes to real-time testing through its highly accurate diagnostic reagents and its compact POCT (point of care testing) devices.

Key Executives

• Kyoko “Kay” Deguchi, Chief Executive Officer, President & Representative Director.


• Koichiro Sato, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Strategy Officer, Head of Diabetes Management Domain, Head of Healthcare, and Solutions Domain.


• Ryuichi Hirashima, Chief Administration Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer, Chief Transformation Officer, and Sr. Executive Corporate Officer


• Kaiju Yamaguchi, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Corporate Officer

Investors

PHC Holdings Corporation has been publicly traded on the prime market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange since October 2021.

Corporate Responsibility

PHC Group is dedicated to the long-term sustainability of its business, driven by a mission to enhance societal health through the development of impactful healthcare solutions that improve lives. The company recognizes that achieving a positive impact requires a steadfast commitment to high standards in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues.

PHC Group has identified 11 key ESG issues, or materiality topics, where it can make a meaningful difference as a global organization. Corresponding key performance indicators (KPIs) have been established for each topic to measure progress. The company integrates its ESG efforts with the objectives outlined in its mid-term “Value Creation Plan” and provides updates on how its business activities contribute to the sustainable development of society.

They include:

• Environment


• Climate Change


• Preservation of Natural Resources


• Circularity


• Social


• Healthcare Innovation


• Product Excellence


• Supply Chain


• Expanded Access


• People and Culture


• Governance


• Corporate Governance


• Risk Management


• Cybersecurity

For more information on the process behind determining the 11 materiality topics, or on their ESG Policy, please visit Materiality | Sustainability | PHC Holdings Corporation (phchd.com).