About Panasonic Group Progressing toward realizing an ideal society offering material and spiritual affluence

Management Philosophy

Group CEO's Message

Read a message from Yuki Kusumi, CEO of the Panasonic Group.

Panasonic Group Strategy Briefing

May 17, 2024

The Basic Business Philosophy of the Panasonic Group

Our "Basic Management Policies" - our business objectives and general approach to our activities - remain unchanged at the core of our company, no matter how the times may change and the scale and nature of our operations may transform.

Intellectual Property

We are promoting co-creation activities to solve social issues in three steps, shared knowledge, circulation of knowledge, and network creation, under IP Department purpose “Circulating intangible properties, transforming them into value, and making the world happier”.

Corporate Information

Group Overview

Common Stock

259.4billion yen

Number of Employees

228,420

Number of Consolidated Companies

512

(including parent company)

Net Sales

8,496.4billion yen

As of March 31, 2024.

Products and Solutions

We provide products and solutions that contribute to the daily lives and business activities of our customers in their homes, towns, and in the wider society.

Experiences and Exhibitions

We invite everyone into our showrooms, and participate in events and exhibitions to help people learn more about our products and various corporate activities.

Sponsorships and Sports

As a sponsor, we support sporting events and entertainment facilities. We help deliver fun and excitement to everyone through our sponsorship activities.

Panasonic Group History

Konosuke Matsushita established "Matsushita Electric Manufacturing Works" on March 7th, 1918.
Panasonic was founded by three young men: Konosuke, the 23-year-old owner of the company, Mumeno, his 22-year-old wife, and Toshio Iue, his 15-year-old brother-in-law.

Panasonic Group Initiatives

Learn more about the approach and initiatives taken in each field and division.