Strengthening the Operating Structure and Stabilizing Management through Cost Reductions and More Effective Use of Assets
First written in FY2016. 15 of 25 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-09-15.
67 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-09-15AdvancedM&A and Subsidiary Changes
「The gain on the transfer of the fixed assets of ¥65 million is expected to be recorded as extraordinary income in the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027.」
The initiatives to use assets effectively and strengthen the financial position have taken concrete form through the resolution to transfer the former Kokura Plant and the expected recognition of approximately ¥65 million in extraordinary income. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The head office and research and development center were relocated to and consolidated at the Hiroshima Plant in February 2026, and the property was sold in March 2026.」
As measures to use assets effectively and reduce fixed costs, the company relocated and consolidated its head office and research and development center, then sold the former property in March 2026. It also recorded a ¥481 million gain on the sale of fixed assets. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In the current consolidated fiscal year, the company sold the following major facilities: Site: Rental property (former Kanto Plant); Location: Kazo, Saitama Prefecture; Facility: Land, buildings and other assets; Sale date: December 2023; Carrying value at sale: ¥652 million」
As a specific achievement in the effective use of assets, the company sold the land, buildings and other assets of the former Kanto Plant in December 2023. - FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The company worked to reduce costs by lowering cost of sales and improving productivity.」
The company continues initiatives to reduce costs, lower cost of sales and improve productivity in order to strengthen its operating base. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In response to surging raw-material prices and rising energy costs, the company passed costs through to selling prices and changed product specifications, while working to improve profitability and strengthen its management structure through product development suited to increasingly diverse lifestyles and the development of new products.」
To address higher raw material and energy costs, the company has raised prices, revised product specifications and developed new products, while continuing to strengthen its operating base. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Although raw-material prices surged and energy costs rose as fuel prices increased, profit exceeded that in the same period of the previous year due to higher selling prices and efforts to reduce costs.」
The company disclosed that profit in its processed foods business exceeded the prior-year level despite higher raw material and energy costs, through cost reductions and higher selling prices. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥57 million, due to the recognition of a ¥186 million gain on the sale of fixed assets」
The company recorded a ¥186 million gain on the sale of fixed assets, disclosing a specific achievement in the effective use of assets. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Gain on sale of non-current assets」
In the first quarter, the company recorded a ¥54 million gain on the sale of fixed assets, disclosing a specific achievement in the effective use of assets. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, the company formulated the “Medium-Term Management Plan for the fiscal years ending March 2021 to March 2023,” with the current fiscal year as its first year. In the first year, it advanced a shift toward a leaner cost structure through optimal resource allocation, operational efficiency and the elimination of waste, with “cost structure reform to enhance competitiveness” as a priority initiative.」
The company continues to address the challenges of strengthening its operating base and reducing costs through the cost-structure reforms in its medium-term management plan. - FY2021-Q2ReframedAnnual report
「In addition, the company formulated the “Medium-Term Management Plan for the fiscal years ending March 2021 to March 2023,” with the current fiscal year as its first year. In the first year, it advanced a shift toward a leaner cost structure through optimal resource allocation, operational efficiency and the elimination of waste, with “cost structure reform to enhance competitiveness” as a priority initiative.」
The challenges of strengthening the operating base and reducing costs have been translated into specific cost-structure reforms to enhance competitiveness under the medium-term management plan. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, as rising manufacturing and other costs have placed significant pressure on the company's operations, it has emphasized improving operating efficiency and reviewing procurement while continuing efforts to reduce costs.」
The company continues initiatives to strengthen its operating base and secure earnings through cost reductions. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, as rising manufacturing and other costs have placed significant pressure on the company's operations, it has emphasized improving operating efficiency and reviewing procurement while continuing efforts to reduce costs.」
The company continues to improve operational efficiency, review procurement and reduce costs to strengthen its operating base and secure earnings. - FY2019WorsenedAnnual report
「Cost of sales for the consolidated fiscal year was ¥21,185 million, an increase of ¥3 million from the previous consolidated fiscal year and unchanged year on year, due to higher raw material prices and manufacturing costs such as power expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses were ¥4,701 million, an increase of ¥38 million, or 0.8% year on year, as higher logistics costs and other factors outweighed efforts to reduce expenses.」
Despite focusing on expense reductions, cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses increased from the previous fiscal year due to higher raw material, energy and logistics costs. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, as rising manufacturing and other costs have placed significant pressure on the company's operations, it has emphasized improving operating efficiency and reviewing procurement while continuing efforts to reduce costs.」
We continue efforts to strengthen the management structure and secure earnings through cost reductions. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, as rising manufacturing and other costs have placed significant pressure on the company's operations, it has emphasized improving operating efficiency and reviewing procurement while continuing efforts to reduce costs.」
We continue efforts to strengthen the management structure and secure earnings through cost reductions. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, as rising manufacturing and other costs have placed significant pressure on the company's operations, it has emphasized improving operating efficiency and reviewing procurement while continuing efforts to reduce costs.」
We continue efforts to improve operating efficiency, review procurement and reduce costs to strengthen the management structure and secure earnings. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「V. Pursuit of management efficiency 1. Pursue higher productivity and lower logistics costs by reviewing production sites. 2. Pursue earnings efficiency by consolidating and closing unprofitable and inefficient facilities. 3. Strengthen the financial position and pursue capital efficiency by disposing of idle assets.」
We continue the policy of improving management efficiency and strengthening the financial position by reviewing production sites and facilities and disposing of idle assets. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, as rising manufacturing and other costs have placed significant pressure on the company's operations, it has emphasized improving operating efficiency and reviewing procurement while continuing efforts to reduce costs.」
Amid rising costs, we continue strengthening the management structure through improved operating efficiency, a review of procurement and cost reductions. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, as rising manufacturing and other costs have placed significant pressure on the company's operations, it has emphasized improving operating efficiency and reviewing procurement while continuing efforts to reduce costs.」
We continue efforts to strengthen the management structure and secure earnings through cost reductions. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「We recorded ¥129 million, up 159.5% year on year, mainly because of a gain on the sale of property, plant and equipment following the sale of the site of company housing in Hiroshima City.」
As a specific example of effective asset utilization, the company sold the site of company housing in Hiroshima City and recorded a ¥120 million gain on the sale of property, plant and equipment. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「We will pursue higher productivity and lower logistics costs by reviewing production sites. We will pursue earnings efficiency by consolidating and closing unprofitable and inefficient facilities. We will strengthen our financial position and pursue capital efficiency by disposing of idle assets.」
The company continues to identify management efficiency measures targeting productivity, logistics costs, facilities and idle assets as management priorities. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, the entire Group has emphasized improving operating efficiency and reviewing procurement while continuing efforts to reduce costs.」
We continue efforts to strengthen the management structure and secure earnings through cost reductions. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「As rising manufacturing and other costs have placed significant pressure on the company's operations, it has emphasized improving operating efficiency and reviewing procurement while continuing efforts to reduce costs.」
We continue addressing the strengthening of the management structure and securing of earnings through cost reductions. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「As rising manufacturing and other costs have placed significant pressure on the company's operations, it has emphasized improving operating efficiency and reviewing procurement while continuing efforts to reduce costs.」
We continue efforts to reduce costs to strengthen the management structure and secure earnings. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「In addition to reviewing various costs, centered on new product development and productivity improvement, and improving operational efficiency, we consider it an important management priority to strengthen competitiveness through cost reductions, reinforce the management structure through effective asset utilization, and stabilize management by increasing cash flow and securing earnings.」
Securing competitiveness, cash flow and earnings through new product development, productivity improvement, operational efficiency and effective asset utilization is an important management priority.