Company DescriptionSecom Co., Ltd. provides security services in Japan and internationally. The company's Security Services segment provides online security systems, static guard services, and armored car services. Its Fire Protection Services segment provides automatic fire alarm systems, fire extinguishing systems, other fire protection systems, and related maintenance services to office buildings, plants, tunnels, cultural properties, ships, and residences. The company's Medical Services segment offers home nursing, pharmaceutical dispensing, and other personal care services; support for affiliated medical institutions; operates the general hospital, pharmacies, and residences for seniors; provides electronic medical report systems; health and preventative care services; and sells medical equipment and pharmaceuticals. Its Insurance Services Segment provides fire insurance, automobile insurance, and cancer treatment insurance services. The company's Geospatial Information Services segment provides geospatial information services to public-sector entities, including national and local governments; private sector customers; and overseas government agencies. Its BPO and ICT Services segment offers data center services, disaster preparedness services, BCP and telework support services, information security services, cloud-based services, and business process outsourcing services. The Real Estate and Other Services segment provides real estate leasing, construction, installation, and home services. It also offers building management, real estate management, electrical engineering, general office, credit, clerical, and software development services; sells security and water-treatment equipment; operates PFI correctional facilities, and restaurants and shops at medical facilities; and provides lifestyle support and car maintenance services, as well as manufactures, sells, and maintains freight elevators. The company was incorporated in 1962 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
How the Company Makes MoneySECOM primarily makes money by selling and servicing security and safety solutions under recurring service contracts and fees. A major revenue stream is ongoing monitoring and response services for alarm systems installed at customer sites (homes and businesses), where customers pay periodic fees for 24/7 monitoring and dispatch/response capabilities. SECOM also generates revenue from the installation, leasing, and maintenance of security equipment such as sensors, control panels, access control systems, and surveillance cameras, typically bundled with monitoring or maintenance agreements. In addition, SECOM earns service fees from physical security operations, including guard services and related on-site security support, and from cash logistics services (cash-in-transit and cash handling) where customers pay per service and/or contract-based fees. Any material company-specific partnerships driving earnings: null.