Mitsubishi Heavy Industries joins Infosys-led JV in Japan, HIPUS
Infosys (INFY) announced that Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has invested in HIPUS, an Infosys-led Joint Venture in Japan. MHI acquired a 2% stake from Infosys in HIPUS, which specializes in end-to-end procurement processes and digital platforms for Japanese corporations.
HIPUS, established in 2019 with Infosys holding a majority stake, has been serving MHI as a longstanding customer. The investment aims to explore new business opportunities in the region and enhance procurement operations through advanced analytics and data-driven strategies.
The transaction is expected to close during Q1 FY2026 (ending June 30, 2025), subject to customary closing conditions. This collaboration reinforces Infosys' commitment to the Japanese market and accelerates digital business process transformation for enterprises.
Infosys (INFY) ha annunciato che Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) ha investito in HIPUS, una joint venture guidata da Infosys in Giappone. MHI ha acquisito una quota del 2% da Infosys in HIPUS, specializzata in processi di approvvigionamento end-to-end e piattaforme digitali per aziende giapponesi.
Fondata nel 2019 con Infosys come azionista di maggioranza, HIPUS ha da tempo MHI come cliente consolidato. L'investimento mira a esplorare nuove opportunità di business nella regione e a migliorare le operazioni di approvvigionamento attraverso analisi avanzate e strategie basate sui dati.
La transazione dovrebbe concludersi nel primo trimestre dell'anno fiscale 2026 (terminante il 30 giugno 2025), soggetta alle consuete condizioni di chiusura. Questa collaborazione rafforza l'impegno di Infosys nel mercato giapponese e accelera la trasformazione digitale dei processi aziendali.
Infosys (INFY) anunció que Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) ha invertido en HIPUS, una empresa conjunta liderada por Infosys en Japón. MHI adquirió una participación del 2% de Infosys en HIPUS, especializada en procesos de adquisición de extremo a extremo y plataformas digitales para corporaciones japonesas.
HIPUS, establecida en 2019 con Infosys como accionista mayoritario, ha sido un cliente de larga data de MHI. La inversión busca explorar nuevas oportunidades comerciales en la región y mejorar las operaciones de adquisición mediante análisis avanzados y estrategias basadas en datos.
Se espera que la transacción se cierre durante el primer trimestre del año fiscal 2026 (que finaliza el 30 de junio de 2025), sujeta a las condiciones habituales de cierre. Esta colaboración refuerza el compromiso de Infosys con el mercado japonés y acelera la transformación digital de los procesos empresariales.
Infosys (INFY)는 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI)가 일본에서 Infosys가 주도하는 합작 투자 회사인 HIPUS에 투자했다고 발표했습니다. MHI는 HIPUS에서 Infosys로부터 2% 지분을 인수했으며, HIPUS는 일본 기업을 위한 엔드 투 엔드 조달 프로세스와 디지털 플랫폼을 전문으로 합니다.
2019년에 설립되어 Infosys가 대주주인 HIPUS는 오랜 기간 MHI의 고객으로 활동해 왔습니다. 이번 투자는 지역 내 새로운 비즈니스 기회를 모색하고 고급 분석 및 데이터 기반 전략을 통해 조달 운영을 강화하는 데 목적이 있습니다.
거래는 일반적인 종결 조건을 충족하는 것을 전제로 2026 회계연도 1분기(2025년 6월 30일 종료) 내에 완료될 예정입니다. 이번 협력은 일본 시장에 대한 Infosys의 의지를 강화하고 기업의 디지털 비즈니스 프로세스 혁신을 가속화합니다.
Infosys (INFY) a annoncé que Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) a investi dans HIPUS, une coentreprise dirigée par Infosys au Japon. MHI a acquis une participation de 2 % auprès d'Infosys dans HIPUS, spécialisée dans les processus d'approvisionnement de bout en bout et les plateformes numériques pour les entreprises japonaises.
Créée en 2019 avec Infosys comme actionnaire majoritaire, HIPUS compte MHI parmi ses clients de longue date. Cet investissement vise à explorer de nouvelles opportunités commerciales dans la région et à améliorer les opérations d'approvisionnement grâce à des analyses avancées et des stratégies basées sur les données.
La transaction devrait être finalisée au cours du premier trimestre de l'exercice 2026 (se terminant le 30 juin 2025), sous réserve des conditions habituelles de clôture. Cette collaboration renforce l'engagement d'Infosys sur le marché japonais et accélère la transformation numérique des processus métier des entreprises.
Infosys (INFY) gab bekannt, dass Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) in HIPUS investiert hat, ein von Infosys geführtes Joint Venture in Japan. MHI erwarb einen 2%-Anteil von Infosys an HIPUS, das auf End-to-End-Beschaffungsprozesse und digitale Plattformen für japanische Unternehmen spezialisiert ist.
HIPUS wurde 2019 gegründet, wobei Infosys die Mehrheitsbeteiligung hält, und betreut MHI als langjährigen Kunden. Die Investition zielt darauf ab, neue Geschäftsmöglichkeiten in der Region zu erschließen und die Beschaffungsprozesse durch fortschrittliche Analysen und datengesteuerte Strategien zu verbessern.
Die Transaktion soll im ersten Quartal des Geschäftsjahres 2026 (Ende 30. Juni 2025) abgeschlossen werden, vorbehaltlich der üblichen Abschlussbedingungen. Diese Zusammenarbeit unterstreicht das Engagement von Infosys für den japanischen Markt und beschleunigt die digitale Transformation von Geschäftsprozessen in Unternehmen.
- Strategic expansion in Japanese market through strengthened partnership with major industrial group MHI
- Enhanced business opportunities through HIPUS joint venture
- Maintains majority stake control in HIPUS while monetizing small portion
- Reduction in ownership stake in HIPUS by 2%
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MHI's investment in Infosys-led HIPUS strengthens strategic positioning in Japanese market while validating Infosys' procurement service model.
This partnership represents a strategic milestone for Infosys in the notoriously difficult Japanese market. MHI's decision to convert from client to investor by acquiring a
The Japanese market has traditionally been challenging for foreign IT service providers to penetrate due to its preference for domestic vendors and unique business practices. By securing investment from MHI—one of Japan's most prestigious industrial conglomerates with connections to corporate giants like Hitachi and Panasonic—Infosys gains enhanced credibility and potential access to an expanded network of Japanese corporations.
What's particularly notable is the progression of this relationship: from HIPUS serving MHI as a client to MHI becoming a strategic investor. This evolution suggests MHI has experienced tangible value from Infosys' procurement services and sees further growth opportunities. The mention that HIPUS is executing services for MHI beyond Japan, leveraging Infosys' global footprint, points to international expansion potential through this strengthened alliance.
While the financial impact of this
MHI's investment strengthens HIPUS' position in digital procurement transformation, creating potential for expanded service offerings across Japanese industrial sectors.
MHI's investment in HIPUS reveals a growing recognition among Japanese industrial conglomerates of the critical importance of digitally-transformed procurement operations. The language in MHI's statement about "upgrading procurement activities through a data-driven strategy" and leveraging "advanced analytics" signals a shift toward sophisticated digital procurement platforms that goes beyond basic cost optimization.
For context, Japanese corporations have traditionally lagged behind Western counterparts in digital transformation of back-office functions like procurement. This investment indicates MHI sees strategic advantage in modernizing these operations through external expertise rather than developing capabilities in-house—a significant departure from traditional Japanese corporate practices.
HIPUS' value proposition appears to combine three critical elements that are resonating in the Japanese market: end-to-end procurement process optimization, category expertise, and digital platform capabilities. This integrated approach addresses both operational efficiency and strategic sourcing needs while providing the data analytics layer necessary for informed decision-making.
The fact that HIPUS is already executing services for MHI beyond Japan demonstrates the scalability of their procurement solution across different markets and regulatory environments. This global capability, backed by Infosys' broader technology infrastructure, creates a compelling differentiator in a market where procurement solutions often struggle with cross-border implementations.
While this
JV to accelerate business process transformation for enterprises leveraging digital procurement platforms
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HIPUS, in which Infosys owns a majority stake, was set up in 2019, to drive high-quality, end-to-end procurement processes along with sourcing and category expertise, leveraging next-generation digital platforms for Japanese corporations.
MHI has been a longstanding customer of HIPUS and has now expanded the collaboration by acquiring a 2 percent stake from Infosys. Through this investment MHI aims to further explore new business opportunities in the region.
Anantha Radhakrishnan, CEO and MD, Infosys BPM, and Chairperson, HIPUS Board said, "
Isao Miyake, Head, Value Chain Headquarters, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, said, "In our company's ongoing efforts to upgrade procurement activities through a data-driven strategy, we expect HIPUS advanced analytics and support to significantly improve procurement operations, enable well informed decision making, and generate greater value across the organization."
Kiyoshi Asami, CEO and Representative Director, HIPUS, said, "MHI has become an important client for HIPUS receiving a wide range of services. HIPUS is also executing MHI services beyond
The transaction is expected to close during the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 (i.e. quarter ending June 30, 2025), subject to customary closing conditions.
About Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world's leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com
About HiPUS
HIPUS Co., Ltd. promotes business process transformation and provide total procurement solutions with the procurement know-how cultivated over many years in the Hitachi Group as our business core. Since April 2019, Infosys has become our parent company, and we provide new, cutting-edge services that combine global knowledge and domestic skills in procurement processes, consulting, analytics, Gen AI, and other digital technology services. For more information, please visit https://www.hipus.com.
About Infosys
Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. Over 300,000 of our people work to amplify human potential and create the next opportunity for people, businesses and communities. We enable clients in more than 56 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer clients, as they navigate their digital transformation powered by cloud and AI. We enable them with an AI-first core, empower the business with agile digital at scale and drive continuous improvement with always-on learning through the transfer of digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem. We are deeply committed to being a well-governed, environmentally sustainable organization where diverse talent thrives in an inclusive workplace.
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