Global Growth Centered on Overseas Food Business
First written in FY2016. 4 of 20 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-06-22.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 13 of 73 companies on the "Worse" side.
51 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-06-22AdvancedM&A and Subsidiary Changes
「Making AMB a wholly owned subsidiary through the implementation of the SCR based on this proposal will further advance business operations founded on AMB's rapid and flexible management decision-making, strengthen global business collaboration, and enable the sustained enhancement of our Group's corporate value.」
Presented a specific proposal to make Ajinomoto Malaysia a wholly owned subsidiary as part of the growth of the overseas food business, entering a phase of accelerating and increasing the flexibility of management and strengthening global business collaboration. The SCR is at the proposal stage, and the acquisition of full ownership has not yet been completed. - FY2026Full-year overseas sales record updatedAnnual report
「Overseas sales were ¥1,011.9 billion, ¥6.9 billion above the previous fiscal year, representing 100.7% of the previous fiscal year. By overseas region, sales in Asia, the Americas, and Europe were ¥464.6 billion, ¥382.4 billion, and ¥164.9 billion, respectively, representing 105.2%, 92.1%, and 111.4% of the previous fiscal year. The overseas sales ratio was 63.9%, compared with 65.7% in the previous fiscal year.」
For the fiscal year ending March 2026, overseas sales increased to ¥1,011.9 billion, while the overseas sales ratio declined from 65.7% to 63.9% due to lower sales in the Americas. - FY2026-H1Interim regional results updatedAnnual report
「Six months ended 30 September 2025 (Unit: ¥ million) Japan 230,255 Asia 250,736 Americas 183,526 Europe 74,362 Total 738,881」
Interim regional revenue was ¥230.255 billion in Japan, ¥250.736 billion in Asia, ¥183.526 billion in the Americas, and ¥74.362 billion in Europe, for total overseas regional revenue of ¥508.624 billion. - FY2025Full-year results updateAnnual report
「Overseas sales were ¥1,005.0 billion, ¥75.8 billion above the previous fiscal year, representing 108.2% of the previous fiscal year. By overseas region, sales in Asia, the Americas, and Europe were ¥441.8 billion, ¥415.0 billion, and ¥148.1 billion, respectively, representing 110.6%, 109.5%, and 98.2% of the previous fiscal year. The overseas sales ratio was 65.7%, compared with 64.6% in the previous fiscal year.」
For the fiscal year ended March 2025, overseas sales were ¥1,005.0 billion and the overseas sales ratio was 65.7%, representing higher sales and a higher ratio than in the previous fiscal year. - FY2025-H1Updated interim resultsAnnual report
「Revenue for the six months ended 30 September increased in the Seasonings and Foods, Frozen Foods, and Healthcare and Other segments, including the effect of foreign-exchange translation, rising by ¥56.2 billion year on year to ¥744.2 billion, or 108.2% of the prior-year period.」
For the six months ended 30 September 2024, revenue increased in all reporting segments to ¥744.2 billion, or 108.2% year on year. - FY2024Full-year results updateAnnual report
「Overseas sales were ¥929.1 billion, ¥80.0 billion above the previous fiscal year, representing 109.4% of the previous fiscal year. By overseas region, sales in Asia, the Americas, and Europe were ¥399.2 billion, ¥378.9 billion, and ¥150.8 billion, respectively, representing 113.4%, 107.1%, and 105.4% of the previous fiscal year. The overseas sales ratio was 64.6%, compared with 62.5% in the previous fiscal year.」
For the fiscal year ended March 2024, overseas sales were ¥929.1 billion and the overseas sales ratio rose to 64.6%. Sales increased in Asia, the Americas, and Europe. - FY2024-Q3Third-quarter regional results updatedAnnual report
「Nine months ended 31 December 2023 (Unit: ¥ million) Japan 352,127 Asia 328,750 Americas 269,590 Europe 117,177 Total 1,067,645」
Regional revenue for the nine months ended 31 December was ¥352.127 billion in Japan, ¥328.750 billion in Asia, ¥269.590 billion in the Americas, and ¥117.177 billion in Europe, for a total of ¥1,067.645 billion. Total revenue from overseas regions was ¥715.517 billion. - FY2024-Q1First-quarter results updatedAnnual report
「Revenue for the nine months ended 31 December increased by ¥17.9 billion year on year to ¥339.5 billion, or 105.6% of the prior-year period. Although revenue in the Healthcare and Other segment declined, revenue in the Seasonings and Foods segment and the Frozen Foods segment increased, mainly due to higher selling prices and the effect of foreign-exchange translation.」
Consolidated revenue increased to ¥339.5 billion, or 105.6% year on year, driven by higher revenue in the Seasonings and Foods and Frozen Foods segments, including overseas operations. - FY2023Full-year results updateAnnual report
「Overseas sales were ¥849.1 billion, ¥185.6 billion above the previous fiscal year, representing 128.0% of the previous fiscal year. The overseas sales ratio was 62.5%, compared with 57.7% in the previous fiscal year.」
Overseas sales were ¥849.1 billion and the overseas sales ratio rose to 62.5%, updating the full-year record for the scale of the global food business. - FY2022Full-year results updateAnnual report
「Overseas sales were ¥663.5 billion, ¥62.9 billion above the previous fiscal year, representing 110.5% of the previous fiscal year. The overseas sales ratio was 57.7%, compared with 56.1% in the previous fiscal year.」
For the fiscal year ended March 2022, overseas sales were ¥663.5 billion and the overseas sales ratio was 57.7%, representing higher sales and a higher ratio than in the previous fiscal year. - FY2021Full-year results updateAnnual report
「Overseas sales were ¥600.5 billion, ¥14.7 billion below the previous fiscal year, representing 97.6% of the previous fiscal year. The overseas sales ratio was 56.1%, compared with 55.9% in the previous fiscal year.」
For the fiscal year ended March 2021, overseas sales declined to ¥600.5 billion, while the overseas sales ratio rose to 56.1%. - FY2020Full-year results updateAnnual report
「Overseas sales were ¥615.3 billion, ¥14.1 billion below the previous fiscal year, representing 97.8% of the previous fiscal year. The overseas sales ratio was 55.9%, compared with 56.5% in the previous fiscal year.」
For the fiscal year ended March 2020, overseas sales were ¥615.3 billion and the overseas sales ratio was 55.9%, representing lower sales and a lower ratio than in the previous fiscal year. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Under its 2017-2019 (for 2020) Medium-Term Management Plan, the company identified growth through strengthening the regional portfolio of its food business as a priority strategy. It classified Turkey and the Middle East as new regions (“Rising Stars”) and will expand its business there.」
The company reaffirmed its growth policy of strengthening the regional portfolio of its food business and its designation of Turkey and the Middle East as new regions. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Following this, on 17 August 2017, the company acquired a 50% stake in the Turkish food company Kükrе Foods and, together with its existing 50% holding, made it a consolidated subsidiary.」
The company made Kükrе Foods a wholly owned subsidiary in Turkey by combining the newly acquired stake with its existing holding, and advanced the strengthening of its regional portfolio together with Orgen Foods. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Under its 2017-2019 (for 2020) Medium-Term Management Plan, the company identified accelerating expansion into new regions as one of its priority strategies in pursuing growth through strengthening the regional portfolio of its food business. The company regards Turkey as a starting point for expanding its business in the Middle East. By leveraging the business foundations and brands of Orgen Foods and Kükrе Foods, in which it acquired a 50% stake in 2013, we will strengthen our business portfolio in Turkey, accelerate business expansion in the Middle East, and contribute to the region’s rich dietary culture.」
The company reaffirmed its policy of expanding into new regions and strengthening its regional portfolio, together with the specific business foundation of using Turkey as a starting point for expansion into the Middle East. - FY2017RaisedAnnual report
「<2019 target (consolidated)> ・Overseas consumer food sales growth: double-digit annual growth In overseas food operations, we will accelerate expansion into new regions through collaboration with local top players, including joint ventures, strengthen our regional portfolio, and establish a robust business foundation less susceptible to market growth and foreign-exchange fluctuations in order to achieve steady growth.」
For overseas consumer foods, the company newly presented a numerical target of double-digit annual sales growth through fiscal 2019 and clarified that strengthening the regional portfolio through collaboration with local top players was the means to achieve it. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Overseas, we aim for significant growth by focusing on Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Brazil, where we already have strong business foundations, while also developing markets in the Middle East, Africa, and other regions. We view the expansion of the middle-income population and the modernization of dietary habits and distribution as business opportunities.」
The company continued its global growth policy of developing the Middle East and Africa based on its existing priority countries. It also separately entered into an agreement to acquire a Turkish food company. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「On 8 November 2016, the company agreed to acquire a 33.33% stake in Promasidor Holdings, a major processed-food manufacturer operating in 36 African countries, for US$532 million, entered into a share purchase agreement, and acquired the shares on the same day.」
As part of its previously stated plan to develop the Middle East and Africa, the company acquired a 33.33% stake in Promasidor, which operates in 36 African countries. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Overseas, we aim for significant growth by focusing on Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Brazil, where we already have strong business foundations, while also developing markets in the Middle East, Africa, and other regions. We view the expansion of the middle-income population and the modernization of dietary habits and distribution as business opportunities.」
The company continued market development, using its existing priority countries as a base and including the Middle East and Africa. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Overseas, we aim for significant growth by focusing on Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Brazil, where we already have strong business foundations, while also developing markets in the Middle East, Africa, and other regions. We view the expansion of the middle-income population and the modernization of dietary habits and distribution as business opportunities.」
The company planned to expand market development into the Middle East and Africa, centered on its existing foundations in Asia and Brazil.