Global 500

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KDDI

KDDI develops teddy bear-shaped communication tool
KDDI Corp. unveils the "Comi Kuma" bears -- a communication tool in the shape of a teddy bear -- in Tokyo on March 29, 2016. The telecom company said the stuffed animal with 12 built-in censors and a Bluetooth module to work in sync with a smartphone, is suitable for use by young children and grandparents living apart to stay close to each other. If a user kisses a Comi Kuma bear, for instance, a corresponding image showing a bear kissing another bear will appear on the display in the ribbon worn by a bear belonging to another user. (Kyodo) ==KyodoKyodo—AP
  • Previous Rank
    271
  • Revenues ($M)
    43822
  • Revenue Percent Change
    17.8
  • Profits ($M)
    5045.1
  • Profits Percent Change
    22.5
  • Assets ($M)
    56223
  • Employees
    35032

Company Information

CEOTakashi Tanaka
SectorTelecommunications
IndustryTelecommunications
HQ LocationTokyo, Japan
Websitewww.kddi.com
Years on Global 500 List20
Employees35,032

Key Financials (Last Fiscal Year)

Revenues ($M)$43,822
Profits ($M)$5,045.1
Assets ($M)$56,223
Total Stockholder Equity ($M)$31,904

Profit Ratios

Profit as % of Revenues11.5%
Profits as % of Assets9%
Profits as % of Stockholder Equity15.8%