Productivity Improvements in the Americas and Sales and Production Recovery in Europe
First written in FY2017-Q1. 12 of 35 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-08-06.
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- 2026-08-06Cited as achievedFinancial results
「Revenue in the Americas was ¥18.107 billion, up 9.9% year on year and 6.8% on a local-currency basis, while operating profit was ¥1.905 billion, down 13.4% year on year and 15.9% on a local-currency basis.」
The Americas recorded higher revenue but lower operating profit, indicating differing regional trends despite the overall improvement in performance across major overseas regions. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, sales in the Americas totaled ¥6,826.8 million, up 3.2% from the previous fiscal year and 4.6% in local-currency terms, while operating income was ¥660.2 million, up 1.7% from the previous fiscal year and 3.2% in local-currency terms.／As a result, sales in Europe totaled ¥3,873.8 million, up 11.6% from the previous fiscal year and 8.2% in local-currency terms, while operating income was ¥262.8 million, up 23.2% from the previous fiscal year and 19.5% in local-currency terms.／As a result, sales in ASEAN totaled ¥1,942.4 million, down 0.6% from the previous fiscal year but up 0.8% in local-currency terms, while operating income was ¥172.2 million, up 83.7% from the previous fiscal year and 86.2% in local-currency terms.」
The Americas and Europe reported higher sales and operating income, while ASEAN reported a substantial increase in operating income despite lower sales, resulting in full-year progress in profit improvement across the major overseas regions. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, sales in the Americas totaled ¥3,369.7 million, up 7.0% year on year and 9.8% in local-currency terms, while operating income was ¥422.8 million, up 36.7% year on year and 40.4% in local-currency terms. / As a result, sales in Europe totaled ¥1,947.0 million, up 10.8% year on year and 12.5% in local-currency terms, while operating income was ¥169.3 million, up 100.3% year on year and 103.3% in local-currency terms. / As a result, sales in ASEAN totaled ¥932.1 million, down 6.9% year on year and 4.4% in local-currency terms, while operating income was ¥75.3 million, up 90.6% year on year and 95.7% in local-currency terms.」
The Americas and Europe reported higher sales and operating income, while ASEAN reported a 90.6% year-on-year increase in operating income despite lower sales. Profit improvement is progressing across the major overseas regions. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, sales in the Americas totaled ¥3,150.5 million, up 21.9% year on year and 8.0% in local-currency terms, while operating income was ¥309.2 million, up 156.2% year on year and 127.0% in local-currency terms.／As a result, sales in Europe totaled ¥1,756.6 million, up 18.8% year on year and 5.3% in local-currency terms, while operating income was ¥84.5 million, up 335.3% year on year and 285.7% in local-currency terms.／As a result, sales in ASEAN totaled ¥1,000.9 million, up 14.0% year on year and 1.0% in local-currency terms, while operating income was ¥39.5 million, up 141.9% year on year and 114.4% in local-currency terms.」
The Americas, Europe and ASEAN all reported higher sales and operating income, with operating income up 156.2%, 335.3% and 141.9% year on year, respectively. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, sales in the Americas totaled ¥5,788.2 million, up 15.4% from the previous fiscal year and 8.0% in local-currency terms, while operating income was ¥336.8 million, up 92.5% from the previous fiscal year and 80.1% in local-currency terms.／As a result, sales in Europe totaled ¥3,114.0 million, up 10.7% from the previous fiscal year and 0.6% in local-currency terms, while operating income was ¥80.1 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥107.9 million in the previous fiscal year.／As a result, sales in ASEAN totaled ¥1,808.9 million, up 3.6% from the previous fiscal year but down 3.1% in local-currency terms, while operating income was ¥48.2 million, up 408.4% from the previous fiscal year and 375.7% in local-currency terms.」
The Americas reported higher sales and operating income on both a yen and local-currency basis, Europe returned to profitability from an operating loss, and ASEAN also reported substantial profit growth, resulting in full-year improvement across the major overseas regions. - FY2024-Q3Americas: profit growth on a yen basis but profit decline in local-currency terms; Europe and ASEAN remained profitableAnnual report
「As a result, sales in the Americas totaled ¥4,070.6 million, up 10.4% year on year and 2.5% in local-currency terms, while operating income was ¥188.2 million, up 4.0% year on year but down 3.5% in local-currency terms. / As a result, sales in Europe totaled ¥2,296.1 million, up 10.5% year on year and 0.4% in local-currency terms, while operating income was ¥66.1 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥97.5 million in the same period of the previous year. / As a result, sales in ASEAN totaled ¥1,328.7 million, up 3.6% year on year but down 3.9% in local-currency terms, while operating income was ¥23.1 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥5.7 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Americas reported higher sales and operating income on a yen basis, but operating income declined in local-currency terms. Europe swung from an operating loss in the same period of the previous year to operating income, while ASEAN continued to remain profitable after its swing from an operating loss to operating income. - FY2024-Q2Americas earnings decline; Europe and ASEAN turn profitableAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the Americas as a whole was ¥25,855 million, up 8.1% year on year but down 1.4% on a local-currency basis. Operating income was ¥1,206 million, down 14.7% year on year and 22.2% on a local-currency basis. / As a result, revenue for Europe as a whole was ¥14,785 million, up 6.7% year on year but down 1.8% on a local-currency basis. Operating income was ¥194 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥749 million in the same period of the previous year. / As a result, revenue for ASEAN as a whole was ¥8,777 million, up 5.5% year on year but down 3.7% on a local-currency basis. Operating income was ¥163 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥137 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Americas posted higher revenue on a yen basis, while operating income declined 14.7% year on year. Europe moved from an operating loss in the same period of the previous year to operating income of ¥194 million, and ASEAN also moved from an operating loss to operating income. - FY2024-Q1Americas earnings decline; European loss narrowsAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the Americas as a whole was ¥12,175 million, up 8.4% year on year but down 4.7% on a local-currency basis. Operating income was ¥368 million, down 55.3% year on year and 60.7% on a local-currency basis. / As a result, revenue for Europe as a whole was ¥7,143 million, up 5.8% year on year but down 2.9% on a local-currency basis. Operating loss was ¥54 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥345 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Americas posted higher revenue on a yen basis but substantially lower operating income, while operating loss in Europe narrowed from ¥345 million to ¥54 million. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the Americas as a whole was ¥50,149 million, up 18.7% year on year but down 0.9% on a local-currency basis. Operating income was ¥1,749 million, down 50.6% year on year and 58.7% on a local-currency basis. / As a result, revenue for Europe as a whole was ¥28,118 million, up 1.7% year on year but down 4.4% on a local-currency basis. Operating loss was ¥1,079 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥837 million in the previous fiscal year.」
The Americas posted higher revenue on a yen basis, while operating income declined substantially, and operating loss in Europe widened. The existing pattern of lower earnings in the Americas and losses in Europe was also confirmed for the full fiscal year. - FY2023-Q3Americas revenue growth and earnings decline; European loss widening continuesAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the Americas as a whole was ¥36,868 million, up 17.5% year on year but down 0.6% on a local-currency basis. Operating income was ¥1,809 million, down 39.6% year on year and 48.8% on a local-currency basis. / As a result, revenue for Europe as a whole was ¥20,776 million, down 0.6% year on year and 5.1% on a local-currency basis. Operating loss was ¥975 million, compared with operating income of ¥110 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Americas posted higher revenue on a yen basis, but operating income declined 39.6%, while Europe posted lower revenue and moved from operating income in the same period of the previous year to an operating loss of ¥975 million. - FY2023-Q2Americas revenue growth and earnings decline; European loss wideningAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the Americas as a whole was ¥23,914 million, up 15.2% year on year and 0.8% on a local-currency basis. Operating income was ¥1,414 million, down 33.1% year on year and 41.4% on a local-currency basis. / As a result, revenue for Europe as a whole was ¥13,858 million, down 6.3% year on year and 9.5% on a local-currency basis. Operating loss was ¥749 million, compared with operating income of ¥296 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Americas posted higher revenue but lower operating earnings, while Europe posted lower revenue and moved from operating income in the same period of the previous year to an operating loss of ¥749 million. - FY2023-Q1Americas revenue growth and earnings decline; Europe revenue decline and return to lossAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the Americas as a whole was ¥11,229 million, up 15.5% year on year and 5.4% on a local-currency basis. Operating income was ¥823 million, down 20.1% year on year and 27.1% on a local-currency basis. / As a result, revenue for Europe as a whole was ¥6,749 million, down 5.3% year on year and 7.2% on a local-currency basis. Operating loss was ¥345 million, compared with operating income of ¥250 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Americas posted higher revenue but lower operating earnings, while Europe posted lower revenue and moved from operating income in the same period of the previous year to an operating loss. - FY2022-Q3Americas revenue growth with flat operating income; European revenue growth with lower earningsAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the Americas as a whole was ¥31,390 million, up 20.2% year on year and 19.0% on a local-currency basis. Operating income was ¥2,994 million, up 0.0% year on year but down 0.9% on a local-currency basis. / As a result, revenue for Europe as a whole was ¥20,896 million, up 6.2% year on year but down 1.1% on a local-currency basis. Operating income was ¥110 million, down 30.6% year on year and 35.4% on a local-currency basis.」
The Americas posted substantial revenue growth, but operating income was unchanged year on year at 0.0% growth, while Europe posted higher revenue but operating income declined 30.6%. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the Americas as a whole was ¥20,765 million, up 20.6% year on year and 21.1% on a local-currency basis. Operating income was ¥2,113 million, up 10.8% year on year and 11.2% on a local-currency basis. / As a result, revenue for Europe as a whole was ¥14,797 million, up 14.1% year on year and 4.8% on a local-currency basis. Operating income was ¥296 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥52 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Americas continued to achieve higher revenue and earnings, while Europe moved from an operating loss in the same period of the previous year to operating income of ¥296 million. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the Americas as a whole was ¥9,718 million, up 11.1% year on year and 14.0% on a local-currency basis. Operating income was ¥1,030 million, up 17.0% year on year and 20.0% on a local-currency basis. / As a result, revenue for Europe as a whole was ¥7,130 million, up 6.1% year on year but down 0.3% on a local-currency basis. Operating income was ¥250 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥3 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Americas continued to achieve higher revenue and earnings, while Europe moved from an operating loss in the same period of the previous year to operating income. - FY2021-Q3Americas revenue and earnings growth; European revenue and earnings growthAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the Americas as a whole was ¥26,119 million, up 2.1% year on year and 3.6% on a local-currency basis. Operating income was ¥2,993 million, up 22.4% year on year and 24.2% on a local-currency basis. / As a result, revenue for Europe as a whole was ¥14,292 million, up 3.6% year on year and 5.1% on a local-currency basis. Operating income was ¥689 million, up 113.7% year on year and 116.7% on a local-currency basis.」
The Americas continued to achieve higher revenue and earnings, while Europe also posted higher revenue and operating income increased 113.7% year on year. - FY2021-Q2Americas revenue and earnings growth; European earnings growthAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the Americas as a whole was ¥17,216 million, up 3.6% year on year and 5.4% on a local-currency basis. Operating income was ¥1,907 million, up 22.8% year on year and 24.9% on a local-currency basis. / As a result, revenue for Europe as a whole was ¥9,564 million, down 0.4% year on year but up 3.8% on a local-currency basis. Operating income was ¥417 million, up 13.0% year on year and 17.8% on a local-currency basis.」
The Americas posted higher revenue and earnings, while Europe posted a slight decline in revenue on a yen basis but operating income increased 13.0% year on year. - FY2021-Q1Americas revenue growth and slight earnings growth; Europe revenue and earnings growthAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the Americas as a whole was ¥8,750 million, up 7.8% year on year and 9.1% on a local-currency basis. Operating income was ¥881 million, up 0.8% year on year and 2.0% on a local-currency basis. As a result, revenue for Europe as a whole was ¥4,875 million, up 0.6% year on year and 4.9% on a local-currency basis. Operating income was ¥191 million, up 20.3% year on year and 25.4% on a local-currency basis.」
The Americas posted higher revenue and slight operating income growth, while Europe continued to achieve higher revenue and earnings. Both regions posted operating income above the same period of the previous year, replacing the previous combination of lower earnings in the Americas and higher earnings in Europe. - FY2020-Q3Americas earnings decline; European earnings growth continuesAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the Americas as a whole was ¥25,582 million, down 1.4% year on year and 0.9% on a local-currency basis. Operating income was ¥2,445 million, down 6.5% year on year and 6.1% on a local-currency basis. / As a result, revenue for Europe as a whole was ¥13,792 million, down 11.9% year on year and 6.0% on a local-currency basis. Operating income was ¥322 million, up 701.0% year on year and 754.9% on a local-currency basis.」
The Americas posted lower revenue and earnings, while Europe posted lower revenue but operating income increased 701.0% year on year, maintaining profitability. - FY2020-Q2Americas earnings decline; European profitability continuesAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the Americas as a whole was ¥16,613 million, down 1.5% year on year and 2.8% on a local-currency basis. Operating income was ¥1,553 million, down 23.6% year on year and 24.5% on a local-currency basis. / As a result, revenue for Europe as a whole was ¥9,598 million, down 7.0% year on year and 1.6% on a local-currency basis. Operating income was ¥369 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥53 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Americas posted lower revenue and earnings, while Europe posted lower revenue but moved from an operating loss to operating income of ¥369 million, continuing its return to profitability. - FY2020-Q1Americas earnings decline; Europe earnings growthAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the Americas as a whole was ¥8,117 million, up 2.1% year on year but down 0.2% on a local-currency basis. Operating income was ¥874 million, down 20.2% year on year and 21.7% on a local-currency basis, due in part to initiatives to consolidate the other-label business. / As a result, revenue for Europe as a whole was ¥4,845 million, down 4.6% year on year but up 1.5% on a local-currency basis. Operating income was ¥158 million, compared with operating income of ¥34 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Americas posted higher revenue, while operating income declined 20.2% year on year. Europe posted lower revenue on a yen basis, but operating income increased from ¥34 million to ¥158 million. - FY2019Americas earnings decline on a yen basis; European profitability continuesAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the Americas as a whole was ¥34,879 million, up 6.1% year on year and 7.8% on a local-currency basis. Operating income was ¥3,083 million, down 1.5% year on year but up 0.1% on a local-currency basis. / As a result, revenue for Europe as a whole was ¥20,260 million, up 12.3% year on year and 9.1% on a local-currency basis. Operating income was ¥38 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥964 million in the previous fiscal year.」
The Americas posted lower operating income on a yen basis, while Europe moved from an operating loss to operating income of ¥38 million. - FY2019-Q3Americas earnings decline on a yen basis; European profitability continuesAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the Americas as a whole was ¥25,940 million, up 6.9% year on year and 9.1% on a local-currency basis. Operating income was ¥2,615 million, down 1.2% year on year but up 0.9% on a local-currency basis. / As a result, revenue for Europe as a whole was ¥15,660 million, up 15.2% year on year and 9.7% on a local-currency basis. Operating income was ¥40 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥582 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Americas achieved higher earnings on a local-currency basis, although operating income declined 1.2% on a yen basis. Europe moved from an operating loss to operating income of ¥40 million, continuing its return to profitability. - FY2019-Q2Americas earnings decline on a yen basis; European loss narrowsAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the Americas as a whole was ¥16,870 million, up 3.9% year on year and 7.4% on a local-currency basis. Operating income was ¥2,032 million, down 1.9% year on year but up 1.4% on a local-currency basis. / As a result, revenue for Europe as a whole was ¥10,324 million, up 16.0% year on year and 7.3% on a local-currency basis. Operating loss was ¥53 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥399 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Americas achieved higher earnings on a local-currency basis but lower earnings on a yen basis. Europe posted higher revenue, and operating loss narrowed substantially from ¥399 million to ¥53 million. - FY2019-Q1Americas earnings decline; Europe turns profitableAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the Americas as a whole was ¥7,954 million, down 0.2% year on year but up 4.7% on a local-currency basis. Operating income was ¥1,095 million, down 3.7% year on year but up 1.1% on a local-currency basis. / As a result, revenue for Europe as a whole was ¥5,078 million, up 23.6% year on year and 12.4% on a local-currency basis. Despite higher personnel and retirement benefit expenses associated with increased machinery orders, higher shrink-label sales contributed to operating income of ¥34 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥149 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Americas posted lower revenue and earnings on a yen basis, while Europe posted higher revenue and moved from an operating loss to operating income of ¥34 million. - FY2018Americas earnings growth; European loss wideningAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the Americas as a whole was ¥32,874 million, up 12.6% year on year and 9.2% on a local-currency basis. Operating income was ¥3,129 million, up 28.1% year on year and 24.2% on a local-currency basis, driven by higher revenue and other factors. / As a result, revenue for Europe as a whole was ¥17,168 million, up 16.5% year on year and 10.6% on a local-currency basis. Operating loss was ¥711 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥643 million in the previous fiscal year.」
The Americas continued to achieve higher revenue and earnings, while Europe posted higher revenue but operating loss widened from ¥643 million to ¥711 million. - FY2018-Q3Americas improving; European loss wideningAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the Americas as a whole was ¥24,276 million, up 11.3% year on year and 8.0% on a local-currency basis. Operating income was ¥2,647 million, up 27.8% year on year and 24.0% on a local-currency basis, driven by higher revenue and other factors. / Revenue for Europe as a whole was ¥12,941 million, up 13.8% year on year and 10.6% on a local-currency basis. Operating loss was ¥410 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥398 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Americas continued to achieve higher revenue and earnings, while Europe posted higher revenue but operating loss widened from ¥398 million to ¥410 million. - FY2018-Q2Americas improving; Europe deterioratingAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the Americas as a whole was ¥16,241 million, up 9.8% year on year and 9.2% on a local-currency basis. Operating income was ¥2,072 million, up 43.5% year on year and 42.6% on a local-currency basis, driven by higher revenue and other factors. / Revenue for Europe as a whole was ¥8,462 million, up 1.0% year on year and 3.3% on a local-currency basis. Operating loss was ¥284 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥251 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Americas continued to achieve higher revenue and earnings, with operating income up 43.5%, while Europe posted higher revenue but operating loss widened from ¥251 million to ¥284 million. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the Americas as a whole was ¥7,973 million, up 4.3% year on year and 5.9% on a local-currency basis. Operating income was ¥1,137 million, up 46.6% year on year and 48.9% on a local-currency basis, driven by higher revenue, improved productivity and other factors. / Revenue for Europe as a whole was ¥3,890 million, down 8.9% year on year and 4.3% on a local-currency basis. Operating loss was ¥95 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥136 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Operating income in the Americas increased 46.6% year on year on higher revenue and improved productivity, while operating loss in Europe narrowed despite lower sales. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the Americas as a whole was ¥29,206 million, up 1.1% year on year and 12.6% on a local-currency basis. Operating income was ¥2,443 million, up 18.9% year on year and 32.4% on a local-currency basis, driven by higher revenue, improved productivity and other factors. / As a result, revenue for Europe as a whole was ¥14,736 million, down 3.9% year on year but up 7.3% on a local-currency basis. Operating loss was ¥643 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥1,494 million in the previous fiscal year, as sales and production recovered.」
The Americas continued to achieve higher revenue and earnings alongside improved productivity, while operating loss in Europe narrowed on higher local-currency sales and recovering production. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the Americas as a whole was ¥21,809 million, up 4.1% year on year and 16.0% on a local-currency basis. Operating income was ¥2,071 million, up 34.1% year on year and 49.4% on a local-currency basis, driven by higher revenue, improved productivity and other factors. / As a result, revenue for Europe as a whole was ¥11,374 million, down 1.7% year on year but up 9.4% on a local-currency basis. Operating loss was ¥398 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥1,066 million in the same period of the previous year, as sales and production recovered.」
Operating income in the Americas increased 34.1% year on year on higher sales and improved productivity. In Europe, local-currency sales increased and operating loss narrowed from ¥1,066 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥398 million. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the Americas as a whole was ¥14,788 million, up 7.3% year on year and 15.6% on a local-currency basis. Operating income was ¥1,444 million, up 41.5% year on year and 52.4% on a local-currency basis, driven by higher revenue, improved productivity and other factors. / As a result, revenue for Europe as a whole was ¥8,380 million, down 9.8% year on year and up 18.2% on a local-currency basis. Operating loss was ¥251 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥844 million in the same period of the previous year, as sales and production recovered.」
Operating income increased in the Americas on higher sales and improved productivity, while operating loss in Europe narrowed as sales and production recovered. - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「Operating income was ¥775 million, up 55.2% year on year and 60.4% on a local-currency basis, driven by higher revenue, improved productivity and other factors. / Operating loss was ¥136 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥426 million in the same period of the previous year, as sales and production recovered.」
Higher sales and improved productivity in the Americas, and recovering sales and production in Europe, are reflected in performance.