Notice Regarding Progress of Investment Policy in Japan and the United States
To meet the demand from generative AI data centers, Fujikura will invest 40 billion JPY to build a new factory at its Sakura Plant and establish a subsidiary in the US. This is part of a 300 billion JPY investment plan to increase optical fiber production capacity in both countries.
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- 📰 Published: May 14, 2026 at 23:03
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Fujikura Ltd. disclosed an investment policy totaling a maximum of 300 billion JPY in Japan and the United States in its 'Notice Concerning Investment Policy to Increase Production Capacity of Optical Fibers and SWR®/WTC®' dated March 13, 2026. At the Board of Directors meeting held today (May 14, 2026), the company resolved to construct a new factory at the Fujikura Sakura Plant and to establish a subsidiary in the United States to promote investment, in line with this policy.
1. Construction of a New Factory at the Fujikura Sakura Plant
To further respond to the growing demand for optical fiber cables in the generative AI data center market and to contribute to the strengthening of AI infrastructure in the United States, a new factory will be constructed with an investment of up to 40 billion JPY.
① Investment Location: Within the Sakura Plant
② Asset Details: Factory building, production equipment, etc.
③ Planned Investment Amount: Approximately 40 billion JPY
④ Start of Operation: December 2030 (planned)
2. Establishment of a Preparatory Company to Promote Investment in the United States
To facilitate investment in the United States, a new subsidiary will be established in the country.
① Name: Fujikura Cable Systems LLC
② Headquarters: Delaware, USA
③ Shareholder Structure: 100% owned by Fujikura
④ Establishment Date: June 2026 (planned)
3. Future Outlook
At this time, this matter is expected to have a minor impact on the company's consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2027. We will promptly announce any matters that require disclosure in the future.
1. Construction of a New Factory at the Fujikura Sakura Plant
To further respond to the growing demand for optical fiber cables in the generative AI data center market and to contribute to the strengthening of AI infrastructure in the United States, a new factory will be constructed with an investment of up to 40 billion JPY.
① Investment Location: Within the Sakura Plant
② Asset Details: Factory building, production equipment, etc.
③ Planned Investment Amount: Approximately 40 billion JPY
④ Start of Operation: December 2030 (planned)
2. Establishment of a Preparatory Company to Promote Investment in the United States
To facilitate investment in the United States, a new subsidiary will be established in the country.
① Name: Fujikura Cable Systems LLC
② Headquarters: Delaware, USA
③ Shareholder Structure: 100% owned by Fujikura
④ Establishment Date: June 2026 (planned)
3. Future Outlook
At this time, this matter is expected to have a minor impact on the company's consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2027. We will promptly announce any matters that require disclosure in the future.