Immediate Cost Reduction
First written in FY2016. 10 of 18 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
91 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Company-wide process improvements for higher productivity and lower costs」
The immediate cost-cutting and cost-reduction measures have been developed from continuing individual activities into company-wide process improvements. - 2026-05-13AdvancedRevision of earnings forecasts
「In terms of profit and loss, operating income was ¥1,470 million, up 2.0% year on year, owing to the results of cost reduction initiatives and changes in the product mix, among other factors.」
The results of cost reduction initiatives are specifically cited as a factor behind the increase in full-year operating income in the Southeast Asian business. - FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「We will work toward achieving this target by expanding sales of products based on our proprietary technologies and through cost-reduction activities.」
Cost-reduction activities continue to be presented alongside product sales expansion as a means of achieving the target. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In terms of earnings, operating income was ¥642 million, up 19.6% year on year, reflecting the effect of higher revenue, the results of cost-reduction activities and other factors.」
The results of cost-reduction activities continue to be cited as a factor behind higher earnings in Southeast Asia. No new measure or completion is stated. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In Southeast Asia, revenue was ¥3,149 million, up 64.4% year on year, due mainly to higher orders in Indonesia and the foreign exchange translation effect. Operating income was ¥537 million, up 148.4% year on year, reflecting the results of cost-reduction activities, changes in product mix and other factors.」
The results of cost-reduction activities are specifically cited as a factor behind Southeast Asia operating income of ¥537 million, up 148.4% year on year. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「We will seek to improve the ordinary income margin through more vigorous cost-reduction activities and efficiency gains from the coating equipment.」
The policy of continuing cost-reduction activities and improving margins alongside more efficient coating equipment is reaffirmed. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In China, revenue was ¥8,352 million, down 11.9% year on year, due mainly to lower orders in the OA (Other) field. Operating income was ¥897 million, up 0.5% year on year, reflecting the results of cost-reduction activities, changes in product mix and other factors.」
In China, the results of cost-reduction activities continue to be cited alongside changes in product mix as a factor affecting operating income. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「Cost of sales was ¥38,941 million, down ¥6,272 million, or 13.9%, year on year, reflecting lower revenue, changes in product mix in both the vehicle and OA (Other) fields, the effects of cost-reduction activities in Indonesia and other factors.」
The effects of cost-reduction activities in Indonesia are specifically cited as a factor behind the decrease in cost of sales, while operating income increased 8.3% year on year to ¥2,456 million despite lower revenue. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In Southeast Asia, revenue was ¥7,556 million, up 10.5% year on year, due mainly to higher orders in Indonesia and Thailand. Operating income was ¥812 million, up 42.4% year on year, reflecting the effect of higher revenue, the results of cost-reduction activities and other factors.」
The results of cost-reduction activities continue to be cited as a factor behind higher earnings in Southeast Asia. No new measure or completion is stated. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In terms of earnings, reflecting changes in product mix, the effects of comprehensive cost reductions and other factors, operating income was ¥963 million, up 31.2% year on year; ordinary income was ¥858 million, up 33.7%; and profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥322 million, up 45.2%.」
The effects of comprehensive cost reductions continue to be cited as a factor behind higher earnings. No new measure or completion is stated. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In China, operating income was ¥485 million, up 44.5% year on year, reflecting the results of cost-reduction activities, changes in product mix and other factors.」
The results of cost-reduction activities are specifically identified as a factor behind the 44.5% year-on-year increase in operating income in China. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「In the fiscal year ending March 2020, we will work to improve the ordinary income margin through efficiency gains from the full-scale operation of coating equipment and the results of cost-reduction activities, with a view to achieving the targets for the fiscal year ending March 2021.」
The policy of continuing cost-reduction activities and improving the ordinary income margin alongside the full-scale operation of coating equipment is stated. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the cumulative third quarter was ¥37,916,642 thousand, up 20.2% year on year. In terms of earnings, reflecting the effect of higher revenue and the results of comprehensive cost-reduction activities, operating income was ¥1,870,893 thousand, up 24.8% year on year; ordinary income was ¥1,682,408 thousand, up 43.1%; and profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥945,228 thousand, up 43.8%.」
The results of comprehensive cost-reduction activities continue to be cited as a factor behind higher revenue and earnings. No new specific measures or completion are stated. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the cumulative second quarter was ¥23,797,881 thousand, up 15.8% year on year. In terms of earnings, reflecting the effect of higher revenue and the results of comprehensive cost-reduction activities, operating income was ¥1,076,054 thousand, up 11.5% year on year; ordinary income was ¥948,455 thousand, up 37.5%; and profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥502,658 thousand, up 46.1%.」
The results of comprehensive cost-reduction activities are cited alongside the effect of higher revenue as a factor behind higher earnings. No completion or new specific measures are stated. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating income was ¥103,814 thousand, compared with an operating loss of ¥386,339 thousand in the same quarter of the previous year, reflecting the benefits of cost-reduction activities in the molded products business and other factors.」
In the Japan segment, the benefits of cost-reduction activities are cited alongside a return from an operating loss to operating profitability, providing a measurable indication of the measure’s effect in a new region. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Operating income was ¥314 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥88 million in the same quarter of the previous year, reflecting the benefits of cost-reduction activities in Indonesia and other factors.」
The benefits of cost-reduction activities are reiterated. No new initiative or completion is reported from the previous quarter. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating income was ¥117.178 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥76.584 million in the same quarter of the previous year, reflecting the effects of improvements from cost reduction activities and other factors.」
The Southeast Asia segment reported the effects of cost reduction activities together with a return to operating profitability. This does not indicate that the initiative has been completed. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「(1) Immediate cost reductions」
One of the short-term measures under the business restructuring plan.