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Lower revenue and profit in the Industry Infrastructure business

First written in FY2016-Q3. 10 of 36 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.

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ProgressHeldSoftenedWorseRestatedFY2016-Q3 – FY2020-Q3OtherFY2022-Q2 – FY2023-Q2OtherFY2024-Q1 – FY20262016: 220162017: 420172018: 320182019: 320192020: 420202021: 420212022: 320222023: 320232024: 220242025: 220252026: 62026
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  1. FY2026Full-year revenue and earnings declineAnnual report

    「As a result, revenue from this business was ¥24,596 million, down 11.2% year on year, and operating profit was ¥4,704 million, down 21.7%.」

    The Industry Infrastructure business posted full-year declines in both revenue and profit, reflecting a decline following BBS Motorsport GmbH's large transaction in the previous fiscal year and lower profit margins. BBS Japan and wiping cloths exceeded the previous fiscal year.
  2. FY2026-H1Lower Revenue and Profit for the Interim PeriodAnnual report

    「As a result, segment revenue was ¥12,732 million, down 7.5% year on year, and operating profit was ¥2,739 million, down 19.4%.」

    The Industry Infrastructure business fell short of the previous year in both revenue and operating profit, reflecting a decline following BBS Motorsport GmbH's large transaction in the previous fiscal year and lower profit margins. Meanwhile, BBS Japan and the wiping cloths business exceeded the previous year.
  3. FY2025Accelerating full-year revenue and profit growthAnnual report

    「As a result, revenue was ¥27,713 million, up 14.8% year on year, and operating profit was ¥6,010 million, up 17.8%.」

    The Industry Infrastructure business posted full-year increases in both revenue and profit, driven by recoveries in domestic OEM demand, the aftermarket, European sales and wiping cloths.
  4. FY2025-H1Accelerating first-half revenue and profit growthAnnual report

    「Revenue was ¥13,759 million, up 25.3% year on year, and operating profit was ¥3,399 million, up 61.3%.」

    The Industry Infrastructure business reported substantial growth in revenue and operating profit on a cumulative basis through Q2. Contributions came from BBS's domestic and overseas sales, the German subsidiary and the recovery in wiping cloths.
  5. FY2024-Q2Nine-month revenue and profit growthAnnual report

    「Revenue was ¥17,184 million, up 18.6% year on year, and operating profit was ¥3,479 million, up 67.6%.」

    On a cumulative basis through Q3, revenue for the Industry Infrastructure business increased 18.6% and operating profit increased 67.6%. Growth at BBS's OEM and aftermarket businesses and its German subsidiary, as well as the recovery in wiping cloths, contributed.
  6. FY2024-Q1Accelerating first-half revenue and profit growthAnnual report

    「Revenue was ¥10,983 million, up 25.6% year on year, and operating profit was ¥2,106 million, up 103.5%.」

    On a cumulative basis through Q2, revenue for the Industry Infrastructure business increased 25.6% and operating profit increased 103.5%. Contributions came from BBS's OEM and aftermarket businesses, growth at the German subsidiary and the recovery in wiping cloths.
  7. FY2023-Q4AdvancedAnnual report

    「Revenue was ¥5,161 million, up 20.9% year on year, and operating profit was ¥938 million, up 78.7%.」

    The Industry Infrastructure business reported substantial growth in revenue and operating profit, supported by BBS's OEM and aftermarket businesses, sales growth at the German subsidiary, manufacturing cost reductions and the recovery in wiping cloths.
  8. FY2023-Q2Wiping cloths underperform while recovery in automotive wheels progressesAnnual report

    「Revenue was ¥14,484 million and operating profit was ¥2,076 million.」

    On a cumulative basis through Q3, wiping cloths at 未来コーセン fell below plan because of production adjustments and higher electricity costs. Meanwhile, the impact of production cuts by domestic automakers on BBSジャパン株式会社 eased, and the business performed steadily, supported by the recovery trend in OEM supplies, the German subsidiary and manufacturing cost reductions.
  9. FY2023-Q1Wiping cloths underperform while signs of recovery emerge in automotive wheelsAnnual report

    「In the Industry Infrastructure business, subsidiary 未来コーセン株式会社 manufactures, processes and sells wiping cloths for precision equipment manufacturing and circular-knit products for apparel and various industrial materials. Sales of wiping cloths stagnated because of production adjustments for some precision equipment, and higher electricity costs increased expenses. As a result, revenue and profit fell below plan. At subsidiary BBSジャパン株式会社, which manufactures and sells forged automotive wheels, the impact of production cuts by domestic automakers continued, but signs of a recovery in sales emerged toward the second half. Performance at its German subsidiary BBS Motorsport GmbH provided support, and manufacturing cost reductions took effect, resulting in steady performance in both revenue and profit.」

    未来コーセン fell short of plan because of production adjustments and higher electricity costs. BBS performed steadily despite the continued impact of production cuts by domestic automakers, supported by signs of recovery in the second half, the German subsidiary and manufacturing cost reductions. The business as a whole reported revenue of ¥8,746 million and operating profit of ¥1,035 million.
  10. FY2022-Q4Solid performance in Q1 and recovery in the automotive wheel businessAnnual report

    「In the Industry Infrastructure business, subsidiary 未来コーセン株式会社 manufactures, processes and sells wiping cloths for precision equipment manufacturing and circular-knit products for apparel and various industrial materials. Although sales of wiping cloths stagnated because of production adjustments for some precision equipment, revenue and profit remained solid as orders for processed yarn and circular-knit products were strong. At subsidiary BBSジャパン株式会社, which manufactures and sells forged aluminum wheels for automobiles, the impact of production cuts by domestic automakers continued, but products for the aftermarket performed well. In addition, performance at its German subsidiary BBS Motorsport GmbH provided support, and manufacturing cost reductions took effect, resulting in a steady recovery in both revenue and profit.」

    Some stagnation in demand for wiping cloths was offset by processed yarn and circular-knit products. At BBS, recovery progressed through the aftermarket, the German subsidiary and manufacturing cost reductions despite the continued impact of production cuts by domestic automakers.
  11. FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Revenue was ¥7,712 million, up 11.1% year on year, and operating profit was ¥607 million, up 12.2%.」

    The Industry Infrastructure business has maintained a trend of higher revenue and operating profit, supported by the recovery in the automotive wheel business and wiping cloths.
  12. FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Revenue was ¥4,304 million, up 40.0% year on year, and operating profit was ¥462 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥93 million in the year-earlier period.」

    The Industry Infrastructure business reported substantial growth in revenue and operating profit, with revenue up 40.0% and the business moving from an operating loss in the year-earlier period to an operating profit.
  13. FY2021Continued substantial growth in revenue and operating profitAnnual report

    「Revenue was ¥15,472 million, up 19.2% year on year, and operating profit was ¥1,856 million, up 140.0%.」

    The Industry Infrastructure business, including the transferred automotive wheel business, reported substantial full-year growth in revenue and operating profit, supported by the recovery in wiping cloths and strong domestic OEM and aftermarket demand for BBS products.
  14. FY2021-Q3Shift from lower revenue and operating profit to higher revenue but lower operating profitAnnual report

    「Revenue was ¥11,011 million, up 8.7% year on year, and operating profit was ¥1,220 million, up 67.4%.」

    The Industry Infrastructure business turned from lower revenue and operating profit in the previous quarter to higher revenue and operating profit, supported by the contribution from the automotive wheel business following the segment reorganization.
  15. FY2021-Q2Shift from lower revenue and operating profit to higher revenue but lower operating profitAnnual report

    「Revenue was ¥6,940 million, up 4.2% year on year, and operating profit was ¥541 million, down 7.9%.」

    Revenue increased, supported by the contribution from the automotive wheel business following the segment reorganization, while operating profit declined from the previous quarter's lower revenue and operating loss.
  16. FY2021-Q1WorsenedAnnual report

    「Revenue was ¥3,075 million, down 12.8% year on year, and the business reported an operating loss of ¥93 million, compared with operating profit of ¥495 million in the year-earlier period.」

    Following the transfer of the automotive wheel business, revenue declined 12.8%, and the business moved from operating profit in the year-earlier period to an operating loss.
  17. FY2020WorsenedAnnual report

    「Revenue was ¥1,984 million, down 9.3% year on year, and operating profit was ¥303 million, down 13.6%.」

    The Industry Infrastructure business moved from lower revenue and operating profit in the previous quarter to lower revenue and operating profit for the full year, with the declines widening.
  18. FY2020-Q3Narrower declines in revenue and profitAnnual report

    「Revenue was ¥1,539 million, down 5.4% year on year, and operating profit was ¥226 million, down 1.5%.」

    The Industry Infrastructure business continued to report lower revenue and operating profit, but the declines narrowed from the previous quarter's 8.9% decrease in revenue and 6.8% decrease in operating profit.
  19. FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Revenue was ¥1,030 million, down 8.9% year on year, and operating profit was ¥157 million, down 6.8%.」

    The Industry Infrastructure business continued to report lower revenue and operating profit because of sluggish sales of in-house products and weak demand for contract-manufactured products for apparel.
  20. FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「In the Industry Infrastructure business, subsidiary 未来コーセン株式会社 manufactures, processes and sells wiping cloths for precision equipment manufacturing and circular-knit products for apparel and various industrial materials. Although sales of its in-house wiping cloth products were strong, revenue and profit fell below the year-earlier period because contract-manufactured products, mainly for apparel, remained sluggish.」

    Although in-house sales of wiping cloths were strong, lower demand for contract-manufactured products, mainly for apparel, has resulted in continued declines in revenue and operating profit for the Industry Infrastructure business.
  21. FY2019-Q3Shift to Lower Revenue and ProfitAnnual report

    「Revenue was ¥1,627 million, down 1.2% year on year, and operating profit was ¥230 million, down 17.9%.」

    The trend changed from higher revenue but lower operating profit through the previous quarter to lower revenue and operating profit, with revenue also falling below the year-earlier period.
  22. FY2019-Q2Wider decline in profit and more specific factorsAnnual report

    「Revenue was ¥1,131 million, up 2.3% year on year, and operating profit was ¥168 million, down 15.1%.」

    Revenue increased but operating profit declined, with the rate of decline reaching 15.1% year on year. The factors were identified more specifically as higher electricity and freight costs, and increased depreciation due to the addition of false-twist machines and construction of a new factory building.
  23. FY2019-Q1Shift to revenue growth and profit declineAnnual report

    「Revenue was ¥613 million, up 5.3% year on year, and operating profit was ¥113 million, down 1.1%.」

    Revenue increased on sales of DTM50 and other products and contract manufacturing, while the Industry Infrastructure business reported higher revenue but lower operating profit because of delays in passing through higher manufacturing costs.
  24. FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Revenue was ¥1,646 million, up 4.2% year on year, and operating profit was ¥280 million, up 1.4%.」

    The increase in revenue and operating profit for the Industry Infrastructure business was reaffirmed, supported by strong sales of DTM50 and other products, contract manufacturing and cost reductions from operational improvements.
  25. FY2018-Q2Turnaround to revenue and profit growthAnnual report

    「At subsidiary 未来コーセン株式会社, although the pass-through of some raw material cost increases was delayed, in-house sales of high-performance wiping cloths such as DTM50 remained strong in the wiping-cloth business for manufacturing precision equipment, including hard disks and copiers, and the contract manufacturing business also contributed, resulting in sales and profit exceeding the year-earlier period.」

    The trend turned from higher revenue but lower operating profit in the previous quarter to higher revenue and operating profit, supported by strong sales of DTM50 and other products and the contract manufacturing business.
  26. FY2018-Q1Shift to revenue growth and profit declineAnnual report

    「At subsidiary 未来コーセン株式会社, the start-up of new equipment for the false-twist processing business was delayed. However, sales of in-house products, including high-performance wiping cloths such as DTM50, for precision equipment manufacturing used in hard disk drives and copiers, the company's main products, were strong, and the contract manufacturing business also contributed. As a result, revenue exceeded the year-earlier period.」

    The trend changed from higher revenue and operating profit through the previous fiscal year to higher revenue but lower operating profit, as operating profit fell below the year-earlier period because of delays in commissioning new equipment and other factors.
  27. FY2017RestatedAnnual report

    「Revenue was ¥2,119 million, up 3.7% year on year, and operating profit was ¥404 million, up 17.0%.」

    The full-year increase in revenue and operating profit for the Industry Infrastructure business was reaffirmed.
  28. FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Revenue was ¥1,580 million, up 3.4% year on year, and operating profit was ¥276 million, up 19.8%.」

    The increase in revenue and operating profit for the Industry Infrastructure business was reaffirmed, supported by DTM50, contract manufacturing and the benefits of merging subsidiaries.
  29. FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Revenue was ¥1,075 million, up 3.3% year on year, and operating profit was ¥197 million, up 16.1%.」

    Growth in revenue and operating profit for the Industry Infrastructure business has continued, supported by DTM50, contract manufacturing and the benefits of the merger.
  30. FY2017-Q1Turnaround to revenue and profit growthAnnual report

    「In the clean-wiper business for manufacturing precision equipment, including hard disks and copiers, sales of the high-performance DTM50 wiping cloth were strong, and the contract manufacturing business also contributed, resulting in sales and profit exceeding the year-earlier period.」

    The performance trend changed from lower revenue and operating profit through the previous fiscal year to higher revenue and operating profit, supported by strong DTM50 sales and the contract manufacturing business.
  31. FY2016RestatedAnnual report

    「Revenue was ¥2,042 million, down 15.2% year on year, and operating profit was ¥345 million, down 17.7%.」

    The report describes lower full-year revenue and operating profit for the Industry Infrastructure business.
  32. FY2016-Q3First statedAnnual report

    「Revenue was ¥1,528 million, down 15.2% year on year, and operating profit was ¥230 million, down 24.0%.」

    Revenue and operating profit declined because demand for wiping cloths for precision equipment stagnated.
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