The deal is the latest in a string of deals by the German media conglomerate to amplify its scale.
ENTG, EGBN and BRTHY have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on May 5 2025.
Here is how Brother Industries Ltd. (BRTHY) and Baidu Inc. (BIDU) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
| Health Care Equipment & Supplies Industry | Healthcare Sector | Kazufumi Ikeda CEO | OTC PINK Exchange | 114813207 CUSIP |
| JP Country | 39,495 Employees | 29 Sep 2026 Last Dividend | 7 Dec 2012 Last Split | - IPO Date |
Brother Industries, Ltd. is a multinational corporation based in Nagoya, Japan, with a history dating back to its founding in 1908. Originally known as Nippon Sewing Machine Manufacturing Co., the company underwent a name change to Brother Industries, Ltd. in 1962. It operates globally, with its products and services available in Japan, the Americas, Europe, Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa. The company's operations are divided into six key segments: Printing & Solutions, Machinery, Domino, Nissei, Personal & Home, and Network & Contents, catering to a diverse range of industries with communications and printing equipment.
This segment delivers a comprehensive lineup of printing technology, including inkjet printers; all-in-one black-and-white and color laser printers; scanners; and labeling systems, alongside label and mobile printers suited for both home and office use, emphasizing efficiency and reliability.
Brother Industries supplies industrial sewing machines, machine tools, and garment printers under this segment. Focused on the manufacturing sector, these products are designed to enhance productivity and innovation in textile and precision manufacturing processes.
This sector features coding and marking equipment, and digital printing solutions targeted towards various industries for packaging, product identification, and customization purposes, showcasing Brother's commitment to versatility in printing technologies.
Offering gearmotors, high stiffness reducers, and gears, the Nissei segment caters to applications requiring high precision and durability in power transmission components, reinforcing Brother's presence in the machinery and engineering sector.
Brother Industries enriches home creativity and small business productivity with its range of sewing and cutting machines, sewing and embroidery machines, and commercial embroidery machines, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern technology.
This unique segment spans online karaoke systems and applications for smartphones/tablets, providing entertainment and connectivity. In addition, it offers content, nursing care, and video viewing services, alongside managing karaoke clubs, demonstrating Brother's foray into digital content and services.