Securing profits through earnings growth
First written in FY2016. 24 of 40 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2020. Latest entry: 2026-10-19.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2019: 2 of 8 companies on the "Worse" side.
2 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2027-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, for the interim consolidated accounting period, net sales were ¥79,733 million, up 21.5% year on year; operating income was ¥23,096 million, up 42.4%; ordinary income, which was also affected by foreign exchange movements, was ¥24,538 million, up 68.4%; and interim net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥15,839 million, up 45.7%.」
Net sales, operating income, ordinary income and interim net income attributable to owners of the parent all increased year on year, indicating progress toward the growth targets for net sales and ordinary income. - FY2026Higher revenue, lower profitAnnual report
「For the consolidated fiscal year, the Group recorded net sales of ¥128,794 million, up 3.5% year on year, mainly as a result of increased demand from Taiwanese customers. In terms of earnings, operating income was ¥31,154 million, down 2.7%, and ordinary income was ¥32,621 million, down 8.0%, due to higher SG&A expenses resulting from the impact of the consolidation period for the overseas subsidiary added to the scope of consolidation in the previous fiscal year, as well as amortization of goodwill related to that subsidiary. In addition, the Group recorded ¥7,429 million in provision for litigation losses as an extraordinary loss, resulting in net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥19,048 million, down 19.4%.」
In FY2026, full-year net sales increased 3.5%, while operating income, ordinary income and net income attributable to owners of the parent declined, resulting in higher net sales but lower profit. The filing cites ¥7,429 million in provision for litigation losses and higher SG&A expenses due to amortization of goodwill and other factors. - FY2026-H1Higher revenue, lower profitAnnual report
「For the six-month consolidated accounting period, the Group recorded net sales of ¥65,602 million, up 8.9% year on year, mainly as a result of increased demand from Taiwanese customers. Operating income was ¥16,214 million, down 5.4%, ordinary income, also affected by foreign exchange losses, was ¥14,572 million, down 29.2%, and interim net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥10,872 million, down 31.4%.」
Although net sales increased 8.9% year on year, operating income, ordinary income and interim net income attributable to owners of the parent declined, resulting in higher net sales but lower profit. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, for the six-month consolidated accounting period, the Group recorded net sales of ¥60,229 million, up 46.9% year on year, operating income of ¥17,146 million, up 72.3%, ordinary income of ¥20,574 million, up 48.3%, and interim net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥15,850 million, up 61.2%.」
Against the targets for growth in net sales and ordinary income, net sales increased 46.9% and ordinary income increased 48.3% in the six-month consolidated accounting period, demonstrating progress in higher net sales and higher profit, including the key profit metrics. - FY2025-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, for the first quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, the Group recorded net sales of ¥29,288 million, up 75.5% year on year, operating income of ¥8,748 million, up 85.4%, ordinary income of ¥11,361 million, up 118.1%, and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥8,774 million, up 146.7%.」
Net sales, operating income, ordinary income and net income attributable to owners of the parent all increased year on year, with ordinary income up 118.1% and net income attributable to owners of the parent up 146.7%. The results shifted from lower net sales and lower profit in FY2024-Q1 to higher net sales and higher profit. - FY2024-Q3Lower revenue and profit continuedAnnual report
「As a result, for the first nine months of the consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥65,162 million, down 8.7% year on year, operating income was ¥15,763 million, down 11.1%, ordinary income, also affected by foreign exchange, was ¥21,326 million, down 20.0%, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥15,487 million, down 21.2%.」
Following FY2024-Q1 and Q2, net sales, operating income, ordinary income and net income attributable to owners of the parent all declined year on year in the first nine months. - FY2024-Q2Lower revenue and profit continuedAnnual report
「As a result, for the first six months of the consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥40,992 million, down 10.4% year on year, operating income was ¥9,952 million, down 9.0%, ordinary income, also affected by foreign exchange, was ¥13,878 million, down 17.9%, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥9,835 million, down 20.5%.」
Following FY2024-Q1, net sales, operating income, ordinary income and net income attributable to owners of the parent all declined year on year in the first six months. - FY2024-Q1Lower revenue and profitAnnual report
「As a result, for the first quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥16,693 million, down 23.0% year on year, operating income was ¥4,718 million, down 6.2%, ordinary income was ¥5,208 million, down 27.5%, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥3,557 million, down 30.6%.」
Net sales, operating income, ordinary income and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent all declined year on year, resulting in lower net sales and lower profit in the first quarter against the growth targets. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, despite the impact of foreign exchange movements, net sales and profit increased. For the consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥94,518 million, up 41.1% year on year, operating income was ¥26,418 million, up 67.1%, ordinary income was ¥30,344 million, up 70.3%, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥21,384 million, up 66.7%.」
Against the targets for growth in net sales and ordinary income, full-year net sales increased 41.1% and ordinary income increased 70.3%, confirming higher net sales and higher profit. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, for the first nine months of the consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥71,382 million, up 53.2% year on year, operating income was ¥17,739 million, up 64.6%, ordinary income was ¥26,652 million, up 122.7%, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥19,666 million, up 125.7%.」
Net sales, operating income, ordinary income and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent all exceeded the year-earlier period, and progress toward the targets for growth in net sales and ordinary income continued. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, for the first six months of the consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥45,753 million, up 55.1% year on year, operating income was ¥10,932 million, up 63.6%, ordinary income was ¥16,901 million, up 132.4%, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥12,366 million, up 124.9%.」
Against the targets for growth in net sales and ordinary income, first-half net sales increased 55.1% year on year and ordinary income increased 132.4%, demonstrating progress in higher net sales and higher profit. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, for the first quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥21,688 million, up 50.2% year on year, operating income was ¥5,029 million, up 76.6%, ordinary income was ¥7,186 million, up 103.0%, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥5,126 million, up 90.1%.」
Net sales, operating income, ordinary income and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent all exceeded the year-earlier period, with ordinary income particularly strong at 103.0% higher year on year. Progress toward the targets for growth in net sales and ordinary income was demonstrated. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, sales of semiconductor-related equipment remained strong, resulting in higher net sales. In addition, improved production efficiency at the Vietnam production plant and foreign exchange effects resulted in higher profit. As a result, for the first nine months of the consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥46,591 million, up 22.0% year on year, operating income was ¥10,774 million, up 45.0%, ordinary income was ¥11,965 million, up 72.9%, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥8,715 million, up 70.5%.」
Net sales, operating income, ordinary income and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent all exceeded the year-earlier period, and progress toward the targets for growth in net sales and ordinary income continued. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, for the first six months of the consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥29,499 million, up 19.3% year on year, operating income was ¥6,681 million, up 40.7%, ordinary income was ¥7,272 million, up 61.5%, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥5,498 million, up 67.1%.」
Net sales, operating income, ordinary income and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent all exceeded the year-earlier period, and progress toward the targets for growth in net sales and ordinary income continued. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, for the first quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥14,442 million, up 33.2% year on year, operating income was ¥2,848 million, up 49.7%, ordinary income was ¥3,539 million, up 86.5%, and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥2,696 million, up 71.6%.」
Net sales, operating income, ordinary income and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent all exceeded the year-earlier period, demonstrating progress toward the targets for growth in net sales and ordinary income. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「For the consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥50,803 million, up 36.9% year on year, operating income was ¥9,314 million, up 20.3%, ordinary income was ¥8,487 million, up 12.9%, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥6,470 million, up 18.3%.」
Against the targets for growth in net sales and ordinary income, net sales increased 36.9% and ordinary income increased 12.9%, confirming higher net sales and higher profit for the full fiscal year. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, for the first nine months of the consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥38,190 million, up 44.7% year on year, operating income was ¥7,428 million, up 18.5%, ordinary income was ¥6,919 million, up 12.0%, and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥5,111 million, up 16.8%.」
Net sales, operating income, ordinary income and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent all exceeded the year-earlier period, and progress toward the targets for growth in net sales and ordinary income continued. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, for the first six months of the consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥24,719 million, up 40.5% year on year, operating income was ¥4,747 million, up 7.5%, ordinary income was ¥4,502 million, up 6.7%, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥3,290 million, up 12.2%.」
Net sales, operating income, ordinary income and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent all exceeded the year-earlier period, demonstrating concrete progress toward the targets for growth in net sales and ordinary income. - FY2021-Q1Higher net sales, lower ordinary incomeAnnual report
「As a result, for the first quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥10,841 million, up 21.9% year on year, operating income was ¥1,902 million, down 11.5%, ordinary income was ¥1,898 million, down 12.5%, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1,571 million, down 5.9%.」
Although net sales increased 21.9% year on year, ordinary income declined 12.5%, resulting in higher net sales but lower profit against the targets for growth in net sales and ordinary income. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「For the consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥37,103 million, up 18.3% year on year, operating income was ¥7,743 million, up 33.2%, ordinary income was ¥7,517 million, up 25.8%, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥5,470 million, up 24.4%.」
Against the targets of growth in net sales and ordinary income to enhance corporate value, net sales increased 18.3% and ordinary income increased 25.8% for the fiscal year. - FY2019ReframedAnnual report
「We aim to enhance corporate value by achieving growth in net sales and ordinary income.」
The stated challenge has been reframed from “securing profits through business growth” to enhancing corporate value and achieving growth in net sales and ordinary income. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「We will also improve efficiency within the Group, work to secure profits and strengthen our financial position.」
The Group has reaffirmed its longstanding challenges of improving group efficiency, securing profits and strengthening its financial position. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The Group’s key challenge is securing profits through business growth,」
The Group identifies expanding its business scale and securing profits as a combined key challenge.