Integrated Report 2026

Our Value CreationClose-Up on PHC Group’s Value Contribution Areas

PHC Group is committed to improving healthcare quality and accessibility while enhancing cost-effectiveness in three focus areas: Monitoring (Prevention, Prognosis, & Management), Examination/Diagnosis/Treatment, and Research & Development. We contribute to these areas by enabling appropriate condition management and early detection of disease, delivering accurate and rapid testing and measurement, and driving efficiencies in research practice and drug discovery. In the following pages, we explain the value we seek to create in each area, featuring the voices of PHC Group employees.

Close-Up on PHC Group’s Value Contribution Areas
Monitoring(Prevention, Prognosis,& Management)

By offering health checkup support services and telemedicine systems, we contribute to improving healthcare accessibility and cost-effectiveness. These solutions support early disease detection, appropriate disease management, and blood glucose monitoring for people with diabetes.

Wellness (Prevention/Pre-Symptomatic Care)

Wemex
Wemex Health Guidance Solutions
Each year, Wemex supports lifestyle improvements for approximately 210,000 people in Japan by offering health guidance solutions tailored for corporate employees who are members of health insurance associations.
Approximately
210,000
People/Year

Supporting healthy habits for approx. 210,000 people annually

Users particularly appreciated the ability to engage in the two-way communication necessary for health guidance using contact methods tailored to each individual, such as email, LINE,* and SMS, as well as the error-checking function that streamlines claims and billing processes with insurers.

* LINE is a registered trademark of LY Corporation.

Hiromi Yoshioka
Sales Representative
Preventive Medicine Promotion
Section, Wellness Solutions
Department
Wemex Corporation

Hiromi Yoshioka

Real-time Telemedicine System

Wemex
Teladoc HEALTH
Teladoc HEALTH, a virtual care device for which Wemex is the exclusive distributor in Japan, is designed to enhance the accessibility of healthcare, encourage patients to seek timely consultation, and help healthcare professionals intervene remotely in potential disease progression.
Teladoc HEALTH
32
Prefectures
Across Japan

Introduced in 32 prefectures within five years of its launch
(as of the end of July 2026)

Because physicians operate Teladoc HEALTH remotely, the burden on on-site staff is minimal. By connecting the system to peripheral medical devices, healthcare professionals can assess a patient’s condition with the same speed and sense of presence as if they were there in person. The system has been well received as a means of improving regional access to routine and specialty healthcare, maintaining quality of care, and supporting sustainable working practices for healthcare professionals.

Naoya Tsukihara
Manager
Business Planning Section, Hospital Solutions Department
Wemex Corporation

Naoya Tsukihara

Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems

Ascensia
Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems
The blood glucose monitoring (BGM) systems provided by Ascensia empower people with diabetes to manage their condition effectively, contributing to improved comfort and quality of life.
Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems
Over
3Billion
BGM Sensors/Year

Each year, Ascensia distributes over 3 billion BGM sensors.

Healthcare professionals see value in different approaches for different patients, but we consistently hear appreciation for the accuracy, simplicity, and ease of use of CONTOUR® systems. For women with gestational diabetes, accuracy is especially important in supporting treatment decisions for both mother and baby, while features such as the smartLIGHT indicator and Second-Chance® sampling are designed with the practical needs of people managing diabetes in mind.

Aldridge Friedman
Regional Sales Manager,
Ascensia Diabetes Care Germany

Aldridge Friedman
Examination/Diagnosis/Treatment

We contribute to improving the quality of healthcare and enhancing cost-effectiveness through accurate and rapid testing and measurement through clinical testing and diagnostic equipment. Additionally, we are advancing medical digital transformation (DX) initiatives, such as the adoption of electronic medical records in Japan.

Clinical Testing Services

LSI Medience
Clinical Testing Services
LSI Medience has partnered with 7,000 medical institutions across Japan, establishing a robust system capable of processing approximately 950,000 tests per day to support physicians in making accurate diagnoses.
120,000
Specimens/Day

LSI Medience accepts more than 120,000 specimens daily from hospitals and clinics across Japan.

READsystem® is a comprehensive diagnostic system for malignant lymphoma for which LSI Medience provides testing services. Malignant lymphoma is generally regarded as a challenging disease to diagnose, requiring a comprehensive assessment based not only on clinical information but also on a variety of diagnostic data, including cytogenetic and genetic analyses. READsystem® enables accurate and rapid diagnosis by simultaneously performing the necessary tests and integrating the findings through a comprehensive evaluation by highly experienced pathologists with the results of relevant diagnostic testing. The system has been adopted by numerous medical institutions throughout Japan and provides information that enhances physicians’ diagnostic efficiency and supports patients in selecting the most appropriate treatment options.

Junichi Tashiro
Shinagawa (Japan) Sales Office, Metropolitan District Branch No. 1,
Sales Coordination Department, Clinical Testing Business Division
LSI Medience Corporation

Junichi Tashiro

Diagnostic Equipment

PHC
PATHFAST™ Immunoanalyzer
PHC PATHFAST™ Immunoanalyzer provides rapid, multi-parameter testing for whole blood, plasma, and serum, producing results in as little as 17 minutes to support timely decision-making in medical practice.
PATHFAST™ Immunoanalyzer
6Million
Cartridges/Year

If we were to stack all 6 million PATHFAST™ cartridges sold annually, they would reach 120 kilometers out into space.

PATHFAST, which enables rapid testing using whole blood, has been praised in emergency settings for shortening turnaround time for test results. It supports rapid diagnostic decision-making and earlier patient care.

Shunpei Taniguchi
Tokyo Metropolitan District Branch No. 3,
Sales Department, Domestic Sales Division
Life Science Business Unit
PHC Corporation

Shunpei Taniguchi

Pathology Diagnostic Equipment

Epredia
Digital Pathology
Epredia’s digital pathology solutions deliver high-resolution scans of digital images, enabling precise observation of specimens on integrated screens. These systems are also capable of integrating with AI software in certain geographies and enhancing workflow efficiency.
Digital Pathology

In cancer diagnostics, the final step in the digital pathology workflow is image acquisition. Epredia’s E1000 Dx Digital Pathology Solution, introduced in 2024, combines high-throughput scanning with advanced workflow management to help laboratories accelerate their transition from traditional microscopy to digital diagnosis. Together, SuperFrost™ Plus slides, SlideMate Laser technology, and the E1000 platform demonstrate how Epredia’s precision technologies work seamlessly across the pathology workflow—from specimen preparation to digital image analysis—helping pathologists deliver faster, more accurate cancer diagnoses.

Dr. Balazs Liposits
Chief Strategy Officer & Chief Commercial Officer
Epredia Holdings Ltd.

Dr. Balazs Liposits

Electronic Medical Record System/ Medical-Receipt Computer/Pharmacy System

Wemex
Medicom cloud-based EMR system
Medicom-HRf core
PharnesX-MX
Wemex Pharmacy Management Support
Wemex’s suite of solutions—including electronic medical records, medical-receipt computers, and pharmacy systems—supports medical institutions and healthcare professionals in managing clinical records and streamlining administrative tasks.
Over
50,000

Over 50,000 medical institutions and pharmacies across Japan use Wemex’s medical-receipt computers. This means that one in five medical institutions and pharmacies in Japan chooses Wemex.

Medicom Cloud EMR includes extensive medical-receipt checking functions and an AI-powered automated billing support function that identifies billable items from information entered in the medical record. Leveraging more than 50 years of experience in developing medical-receipt computers, this proprietary reimbursement support feature helps clinics operate and manage their practices more efficiently.

Kinya Matsunaga
General Manager, Product Planning Department
Wemex Corporation

Kinya Matsunaga
Research & Development

Through our life science equipment and pathology consumables, we contribute to improving the quality of healthcare and enhancing cost-effectiveness by improving the efficiency of research sites and drug discovery.

Non-Clinical Testing/Clinical Trial Services

Mediford
Non-Clinical Contract Research Service
Mediford provides a variety of testing and analysis services in Japan to ensure the safety and efficacy of pharmaceutical products available on the market.
Non-Clinical Contract Research Service
Approximately
30%

Approximately 30% of the drugs approved in Japan have passed rigorous testing by Mediford to ensure their safety and efficacy.

We are currently involved in pharmaceutical regulatory applications for many vaccines developed by Japanese manufacturers. We recently established a biosafety level 3 (BSL-3) facility, one of the few in Japan capable of supporting pharmaceutical regulatory submissions. Previously, obtaining the data required for regulatory submissions related to the development of vaccines and therapeutic drugs in preparation for pandemics and other public health emergencies required reliance on facilities outside Japan, but we can now conduct this work in-country.

Masaki Goto
Immunology & Infectious Disease Pharmacology Group,
Research Unit 1, Drug Creation Innovation Center
Mediford Corporation

Masaki Goto

Life Science Equipment

PHC
Ultra-Low Temperature Freezers
CO2 Incubators
PHC’s ultra-low temperature freezers and CO2 incubators are market leaders in Japan and rank second globally*1. As high-quality products, they play a vital role in supporting the value chain throughout research and manufacturing processes.
Ultra-Low Temperature Freezers CO2 Incubators
All Top
20
Companies

PHC is the trusted partner of all top 20 global pharmaceutical companies*2, delivering unparalleled technology and products.

These ultra-low temperature freezers maintain temperatures in the -80°C range. Their dual-cooling systems use two independent refrigeration circuits and non-HFC refrigerants, maintaining an internal temperature of -75°C even if one circuit fails. This reduces the risk of sample loss and improves energy efficiency.

Maiki Moriguchi
Marketing Section, Marketing Department,
Biomedical Business Group, Life Sciences Business Unit, PHC Corporation

Maiki Moriguchi

The unit precisely controls the optimal temperature, CO2, and humidity for cell culture. A proprietary active humidification system maintains stable humidity and achieves rapid recovery after the door is opened and closed. This reduces the risk of culture medium dehydration and condensation, enabling researchers to achieve a culturing environment with a high degree of reproducibility.

Takane Ozawa
Marketing Section, Marketing Department,
Biomedical Business Group, Life Sciences Business Unit, PHC Corporation

Takane Ozawa

Pathology Consumables

Epredia
Microscope Slides
Epredia’s microscope slides, designed to support pathologists in making efficient and accurate diagnoses, offer one of the highest levels of optical clarity on the market.
Microscope Slides
Around
48
Products/Second

Every second of every hour of every day, 48 of Epredia’s products are employed in the battle against cancer in laboratories and medical facilities.

In cancer diagnostics, even the most advanced technologies depend on a simple starting point: the microscope slide. For almost 30 years, Epredia’s SuperFrost™ Plus slides have been the gold standard within the industry. Strong tissue adhesion is especially important in modern techniques such as H&E, special stains, and immunohistochemistry (IHC). Maintaining specimen integrity helps laboratories deliver reliable and consistent diagnostic results with the patients in mind.

Dr. Balazs Liposits
Chief Strategy Officer & Chief Commercial Officer
Epredia Holdings Ltd.

Dr. Balazs Liposits

Life Science Equipment

PHC
LiCellMo™ Live Cell Metabolic Analyzer
LiCellMo™ Live Cell Metabolic Analyzer uses proprietary high-precision In-Line sensors to continuously measure key indicators of cell metabolism without manual sampling, supporting research on cancer and stem cells.
Live Cell Metabolic Analyzer

LiCellMo™ allows researchers to visualize changes in cellular metabolism in real time. High-precision In-Line sensors measure glucose and lactate, enabling users to understand and evaluate the metabolic state of cells. This supports the acquisition of metabolic data in fields such as cancer immunotherapy, including CAR-T therapy, stem cell research, and process development.

Kanae Sawamura
Global Application Business Promotion Section,
Business Development Department, Biomedical Business Group,
Life Sciences Business Unit, PHC Corporation

Kanae Sawamura
LiCellGrow™ Cell Expansion System
PHC’s LiCellGrow™ Cell Expansion System automatically exchanges culture media based on data from In-Line sensors that visualize metabolic changes. By constantly adjusting and optimizing the cell culture environment, it is designed to improve the quality, cost efficiency, and delivery (QCD) of cell therapy manufacturing processes.
Cell Expansion System

Continuous measurement using In-Line sensors enables visualization of changes in glucose and lactate concentrations. Automated culture control maintains the optimal culture environment, contributing to improved cell quality and greater process stability in manufacturing of cell therapies including CAR-T therapy.

Ayano Dojo
Global Application Business Promotion Section,
Business Development Department, Biomedical Business Group,
Life Sciences Business Unit, PHC Corporation

Ayano Dojo