Fujitsu UK is ultimately owned by Fujitsu Limited, a Japanese multinational information and communications technology company listed on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges[5]. Fujitsu Limited became the sole shareholder of ICL (International Computers Limited), a major UK IT company, in 1998, and subsequently rebranded ICL as Fujitsu Services Holdings plc in 2002[8]. The principal UK entity, Fujitsu Services Holdings plc, operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited[7].
As of early 2024, Fujitsu Limited remains the parent company, with its shares being dominated by institutional investors—about 49% of shares are held by institutions, with BlackRock, Inc. being the largest single shareholder at 7.7% of the overall group[1]. While the operational UK companies (like Fujitsu Services Ltd) act locally, they are controlled through this holding structure.
Fujitsu announced in March 2024 plans to reorganize its European subsidiaries and liquidate a UK-based holding company, Fujitsu Services Holdings plc. However, this restructuring pertains to internal corporate organization and does not alter the fact that Fujitsu UK’s operations remain under the ownership and strategic direction of the Japanese parent, Fujitsu Limited[4].
References
- [1] With 49% ownership of the shares, Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) is heavily dominated by institutional owners – Simply Wall St
- [4] Fujitsu Ltd. to Reorganize European Units, Liquidate U.K.-Based Holding Company – MarketScreener/Dow Jones
- [5] Who owns Fujitsu? Post Office IT firm reports £22m UK profits – Evening Standard
- [7] FUJITSU SERVICES HOLDINGS PLC – Companies House – GOV.UK
- [8] International Computers Limited – Wikipedia
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