Improved profitability in the automotive-related business

「The Chemicals Division recorded higher sales, but sales of child-seat products in the Automotive Products Division and drive recorders in the Electronic and Electrical Equipment Division declined. As a result, net sales for the business were ¥12,854 million, down 8.3% year on year. Operating income rose 10.3% to ¥1,425 million, reflecting an improved cost ratio.」

「In the automotive-related business, sales declined substantially in all three divisions, namely automotive products, transport racks and tire anti-slip products, and electronic and electrical equipment, partly due to the impact of the child-seat recall. Net sales were ¥5,721 million, down 13.5% year on year. Although the cost ratio improved, the decline in gross profit resulting from lower sales led to operating income of ¥331 million, down 35.1% year on year.」

「Although selling, general and administrative expenses increased, improved cost ratios resulted in operating profit of ¥1,291.895 million, up 14.8% year on year.」

「In the automotive-related business, revenue increased in the chemicals division, while revenue declined in the automotive products, cargo carriers and tire traction products, and electronic and electrical equipment divisions, resulting in revenue of ¥6,612.678 million, down 3.1% year on year. In terms of profit and loss, improved cost ratios and lower selling, general and administrative expenses resulted in operating profit of ¥510.034 million, up 54.5% year on year.」

「Revenue for the business was ¥14,380.812 million, down 3.5% year on year. Although selling, general and administrative expenses declined, deteriorating cost ratios resulted in operating profit of ¥1,125.527 million, down 13.3% year on year.」

「In the automotive-related business, revenue declined in the cargo carriers and tire traction products division, while revenue increased in the automotive products, chemicals, and electronic and electrical equipment divisions, resulting in revenue of ¥11,453.044 million, up 1.7% year on year. In terms of profit and loss, although selling, general and administrative expenses declined, deteriorating cost ratios resulted in operating profit of ¥1,134.838 million, down 10.2% year on year.」

「In the automotive-related business, revenue declined in the cargo carriers and tire traction products division, while revenue increased in the automotive products, chemicals, and electronic and electrical equipment divisions, resulting in revenue of ¥6,823.897 million, up 7.4% year on year. In terms of profit and loss, deteriorating cost ratios and higher selling, general and administrative expenses resulted in operating profit of ¥330.149 million, down 5.5% year on year.」

「As a result, revenue was ¥3,251.866 million, up 0.3% year on year. In terms of profit and loss, although selling, general and administrative expenses declined, deteriorating cost ratios resulted in operating profit of ¥197.880 million, down 18.8% year on year.」

「Due to the absence of significant snowfall in the Tokyo metropolitan area, revenue declined for tire chains, and delays in procuring semiconductors caused revenue from engine starters to decline. However, cargo carriers benefited from the outdoor boom, resulting in revenue of ¥14,907.861 million for the business, up 1.7% year on year. Operating profit was ¥1,298.325 million, down 40.6% year on year, due to deteriorating cost ratios and higher selling, general and administrative expenses.」

「In the automotive-related business, revenue declined in the electronic and electrical equipment division due to a shortage of electronic components, while revenue increased in the automotive products, cargo carriers and tire traction products, and chemicals divisions, resulting in revenue of ¥11,263.603 million, up 2.7% year on year. In terms of profit and loss, deteriorating cost ratios and higher selling, general and administrative expenses resulted in operating profit of ¥1,263.937 million, down 33.9% year on year.」

「In the automotive-related business, revenue increased in the cargo carriers and tire traction products division, while revenue declined in the automotive products, chemicals, and electronic and electrical equipment divisions, resulting in revenue of ¥6,356.023 million, down 1.3% year on year. In terms of profit and loss, deteriorating cost ratios and higher selling, general and administrative expenses resulted in operating profit of ¥349.392 million, down 65.6% year on year.」

「In the automotive-related business, revenue declined in the chemicals division, which includes the virus-removing and antibacterial deodorizer in the "Dr. DEO" series, while revenue increased in the electronic and electrical equipment division, which includes dashcams, in cargo carriers due to the outdoor boom, and in the automotive products division, which includes child seats, resulting in revenue of ¥3,242.573 million, up 4.0% year on year. In terms of profit and loss, deteriorating cost ratios and higher selling, general and administrative expenses resulted in operating profit of ¥243.674 million, down 49.2% year on year.」

「In the automotive-related business, revenue increased in the cargo carriers and tire traction products division due to the outdoor boom and in the electronic and electrical equipment division, where LED bulbs performed steadily, while demand settled for the chemicals division, which includes the antibacterial deodorizer in the "Dr. DEO" series, and revenue declined for child seats in the automotive products division, resulting in revenue of ¥10,966.609 million, down 5.0% year on year. In terms of profit and loss, improved cost ratios resulted in operating profit of ¥1,912.771 million, up 1.1% year on year.」

「In the automotive-related business, revenue increased in the cargo carriers and tire traction products division due to the outdoor boom and in the electronic and electrical equipment division, where LED bulbs performed steadily, while demand settled in the chemicals division, which includes the antibacterial deodorizer in the "Dr. DEO" series, and revenue declined for child seats in the automotive products division, resulting in revenue of ¥6,440.236 million, down 1.2% year on year. In terms of profit and loss, improved cost ratios resulted in operating profit of ¥1,015.051 million, up 22.6% year on year.」

「In the automotive-related business, revenue declined in the chemicals division, which includes the virus-removing and antibacterial deodorizer in the "Dr. DEO" series, while cargo carriers recorded a significant increase in revenue due to the outdoor boom and the automotive products division also posted higher revenue, resulting in revenue of ¥3,116.818 million, up 9.3% year on year. In terms of profit and loss, although selling, general and administrative expenses increased, improved cost ratios resulted in operating profit of ¥479.942 million, up 47.9% year on year.」

「In this segment, sales increased for antibacterial deodorizers due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and for cargo carriers due to the outdoor boom, while revenue declined for child seats, dashcams and tire chains, resulting in revenue of ¥14,547.876 million, down 5.5% year on year. Operating profit was ¥2,349.420 million, up 5.3% year on year, due to improved cost ratios and lower selling, general and administrative expenses.」

「In the automotive-related business, revenue increased in the chemicals division, which includes the virus-removing and antibacterial deodorizer in the "Dr. DEO" series, while revenue declined in the automotive products, cargo carriers and tire traction products, and electronic and electrical equipment divisions, resulting in revenue of ¥11,538.705 million, down 10.1% year on year. In terms of profit and loss, although cost ratios improved and selling, general and administrative expenses declined, lower gross profit due to the revenue decline resulted in operating profit of ¥1,891.895 million, down 12.3% year on year.」

「In the automotive-related business, revenue increased in the chemicals division, which includes the virus-removing and antibacterial deodorizer in the "Dr. DEO" series, while revenue declined in the automotive products, cargo carriers and tire traction products, and electronic and electrical equipment divisions, resulting in revenue of ¥6,517.225 million, down 11.4% year on year. In terms of profit and loss, although cost ratios improved and selling, general and administrative expenses declined, lower gross profit due to the revenue decline resulted in operating profit of ¥827.712 million, down 18.7% year on year.」

「In the automotive-related business, revenue increased in the chemicals division, which includes the virus-removing and antibacterial deodorizer in the "Dr. DEO" series, while revenue declined in the automotive products, cargo carriers and tire traction products, and electronic and electrical equipment divisions, resulting in revenue of ¥2,850.580 million, down 17.5% year on year. In terms of profit and loss, although cost ratios improved and selling, general and administrative expenses declined, lower gross profit due to the revenue decline resulted in operating profit of ¥324.591 million, down 25.1% year on year.」

「Operating profit was ¥2,230.589 million, up 37.7% year on year, due to lower selling, general and administrative expenses, including lower provisions for product warranties.」

「In the automotive-related business, revenue declined for child seats, while revenue increased for 360-degree drive-action recorders, genuine accessories and cargo carriers, resulting in revenue of ¥12,834.359 million, up 6.7% year on year. In terms of profit and loss, improved cost ratios and lower selling, general and administrative expenses resulted in operating profit of ¥2,158.107 million, up 51.0% year on year.」

「In the automotive-related business, revenue increased for 360-degree drive-action recorders, cargo carriers, genuine accessories and tire chains, resulting in revenue of ¥7,353.412 million, up 14.5% year on year. In terms of profit and loss, improved cost ratios and a lower selling, general and administrative expense-to-revenue ratio resulted in operating profit of ¥1,018.586 million, up 55.3% year on year.」

「In the automotive-related business, revenue increased for air fresheners, LED bulbs, system carriers and in-car accessories, resulting in revenue of ¥3,455.268 million, up 12.8% year on year. In terms of profit and loss, although selling, general and administrative expenses increased, improved cost ratios resulted in operating profit of ¥433.407 million, up 50.5% year on year.」

「In the automotive-related business, revenue increased for tire traction products, 360-degree drive-action recorders and auto sports products, while revenue declined for air fresheners, child seats and lighting products including LED and halogen bulbs, resulting in revenue of ¥14,676.668 million, down 2.0% year on year. Operating profit was ¥1,619.473 million, down 36.6% year on year, due to higher selling, general and administrative expenses.」

「In terms of profit and loss, deteriorating cost ratios and higher selling, general and administrative expenses resulted in operating profit of ¥1,428.825 million, down 31.1% year on year.」

「In the automotive-related business, revenue declined for child seats and air fresheners, while revenue increased for dashcams, cargo carriers and auto sports products, resulting in revenue of ¥6,424.857 million, up 0.6% year on year. In terms of profit and loss, deteriorating cost ratios and higher selling, general and administrative expenses resulted in operating profit of ¥655.921 million, down 23.0% year on year.」

「In the automotive-related business, revenue declined for air fresheners, LED bulbs and halogen bulbs, while revenue increased for drive-action recorders, auto sports products and in-car accessories, resulting in revenue of ¥3,063.176 million, up 1.6% year on year. In terms of profit and loss, deteriorating cost ratios and higher selling, general and administrative expenses resulted in operating profit of ¥287.997 million, down 5.0% year on year.」

「In the automotive-related business, revenue declined for HID bulbs and genuine accessories, while revenue increased for in-car accessories, dashcams and auto sports products, resulting in revenue of ¥11,944.404 million, up 3.9% year on year. In terms of profit and loss, improved cost ratios and lower selling, general and administrative expenses resulted in operating profit of ¥2,073.838 million, up 21.5% year on year.」

「In the automotive-related business, revenue declined for HID bulbs and genuine accessories, while revenue increased for in-car accessories, dashcams and auto sports products, resulting in revenue of ¥6,388.257 million, up 2.3% year on year. In terms of profit and loss, improved cost ratios and lower selling, general and administrative expenses resulted in operating profit of ¥851.721 million, up 36.9% year on year.」

「In the automotive-related business, revenue declined for HID bulbs, cargo carriers, air-conditioning filters and LED bulbs, resulting in revenue of ¥3,013.520 million, down 2.7% year on year. In terms of profit and loss, improved cost ratios and lower selling, general and administrative expenses resulted in operating profit of ¥303.290 million, up 36.0% year on year.」

「Operating profit was ¥2,016.670 million, up 33.6% year on year, due to improved cost ratios and lower selling, general and administrative expenses.」

「In the automotive-related business, revenue increased for deodorizers and HID bulbs, while revenue declined for remote-control engine starters, cargo carriers and genuine accessories, resulting in revenue of ¥11,500.929 million, down 3.6% year on year. In terms of profit and loss, improved cost ratios and lower selling, general and administrative expenses resulted in operating profit of ¥1,706.555 million, up 34.0% year on year.」

「In the automotive-related business, revenue declined for air-conditioning filters and genuine accessories, while revenue increased for child seats, auto sports products and deodorizers, resulting in revenue of ¥6,246.677 million, up 2.1% year on year. In terms of profit and loss, improved cost ratios and lower selling, general and administrative expenses resulted in operating profit of ¥622.225 million, up 325.3% year on year.」

「In terms of profit and loss, improved cost ratios and lower selling, general and administrative expenses resulted in operating profit of ¥223.054 million (an operating loss of ¥62.351 million in the same quarter of the previous year).」