Recovery of Earnings Power Through New Product Development and Cost Reductions
First written in FY2016. 18 of 38 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-08-07.
Lec moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2022, the same year as the typical company in this theme.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 18 of 108 companies on the "Worse" side.
16 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".
- 2026-08-07WorsenedEarnings
「As for profit, although efforts such as reducing procurement costs produced some benefits amid a challenging external environment, operating profit declined 45.8% year on year to ¥704 million, and ordinary profit declined 28.0% to ¥941 million, mainly because selling, general and administrative expenses increased due to development costs and advertising expenses related to “AI Charmy.” Net income attributable to owners of the parent declined 40.6% to ¥397 million, mainly owing to the recognition of an impairment loss on investment securities and other factors.」
Although net sales increased, operating profit, ordinary profit, and net income attributable to owners of the parent declined year on year due to development costs, advertising expenses, and other costs related to AI Charmy. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「In the consolidated fiscal year under review, as described in the Overview of Operating Results, the operating margin on sales increased 1.9 percentage points from the previous fiscal year to 6.1%.」
While advancing new product development, promotions, product discontinuations and launches, and cost reductions, the operating margin on sales improved by 1.9 percentage points from 4.1% in the previous fiscal year to 6.1%. - 2026-05-15Cited as achievedEarnings
「As for profit, operating profit was ¥4,136 million, up 48.8% year on year, ordinary profit was ¥4,429 million, up 44.1%, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥2,978 million, up 78.6%, as profit margins improved due to the effect of higher revenue, an improved sales mix resulting from product additions and discontinuations, and cost reductions.」
The company demonstrates a recovery in earning power through improved profit margins resulting from product additions and discontinuations, an improved sales mix, and cost reductions, based on full-year results. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「To offset persistently high procurement costs due to higher raw material prices and rising expenses, the company focused on reducing expenses, renewing products, reviewing operating processes and improving productivity, and worked to improve margins. Improved margins due to the effects of higher sales, an improved sales mix and cost reductions lifted operating income to ¥2,506 million, up 103.5% year on year, ordinary income to ¥2,516 million, up 60.3%, and interim net income attributable to owners of the parent to ¥1,488 million, up 32.0%.」
While advancing product renewals, reviews of operating processes and cost reductions, the company also benefited from higher sales and an improved sales mix. Operating income increased 103.5% year on year and ordinary income increased 60.3%. The filing indicates concrete progress in the recovery of earnings through improved margins. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「In the consolidated fiscal year under review, as described in the Overview of Operating Results, the operating margin on sales increased 1.4 percentage points from the previous fiscal year to 4.1%.」
The operating margin on sales improved by 1.4 percentage points from 2.7% in the previous fiscal year to 4.1%, while operating income increased 66.5% year on year to ¥2,710 million. The figures indicate progress in the earnings recovery. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Although the yen weakened and costs including raw materials and import-related expenses rose, improved margins due to the effects of higher sales and other factors lifted operating income to ¥1,230 million, up 31.5% year on year, ordinary income to ¥1,568 million, up 51.0%, and interim net income attributable to owners of the parent to ¥1,121 million, up 136.4%, partly because valuation allowances declined following the decision to dissolve a consolidated subsidiary.」
While the company advanced new product development, promotions, the transfer of the drink products business and cost reductions, operating income, ordinary income and interim net income attributable to owners of the parent increased year on year. The filing states that margins improved due to the effects of higher sales and other factors. - FY2024Operating income and ordinary income up, net income downAnnual report
「Operating income increased by ¥717 million from the previous fiscal year to ¥1,628 million, up 78.7% year on year, while the operating margin increased 1.1 percentage points from the previous fiscal year to 2.7%.」
Operating income increased 78.7% year on year and the operating margin improved from 1.6% to 2.7% due to higher sales and an improved gross profit margin. In contrast, net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥796 million, down 15.5% year on year. - FY2024-Q3Sales and operating income up, net income attributable to owners of the parent downAnnual report
「Although costs including raw materials and import-related expenses rose, the effects of higher sales and cost reductions lifted operating income to ¥1,996 million, up 57.5% year on year, ordinary income to ¥2,093 million, up 52.7%, and net income attributable to owners of the parent to ¥1,024 million, down 17.9%.」
The effects of higher sales and cost reductions increased operating income and ordinary income year on year, while net income attributable to owners of the parent declined 17.9%. The recovery in earnings and the decline in net income occurred concurrently. - FY2024-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Amid these conditions, the Group focused on developing character products aligned with consumers' interests and preferences, as well as everyday products that consumers would choose, and worked to expand its business by holding promotional events including new product launch events. As the yen weakened and procurement costs rose due to higher raw material prices, transportation and other expenses also increased, and the entire Group worked to reduce costs through product renewals and reviews of operating processes. As a result, sales for the cumulative second quarter of the fiscal year under review were ¥29,688 million, up 10.7% year on year, mainly due to growth in new product sales. Operating income was ¥936 million, down 32.5% year on year, ordinary income was ¥1,038 million, down 20.0%, and interim net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥474 million, down 63.3%, due to the weaker yen and higher costs including raw materials and import-related expenses.」
The company continued new product development, promotional events, product renewals and cost reductions through reviews of operating processes, but despite higher sales, operating income declined 32.5% year on year, ordinary income declined 20.0% and interim net income attributable to owners of the parent declined 63.3%. The earnings recovery theme deteriorated on the profit side. - FY2024-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「Amid these conditions, the Group focused on developing new products and worked to expand its business by holding new product launch events and through other initiatives. As the yen weakened and procurement costs rose due to higher raw material prices, transportation and other expenses also increased, and the entire Group worked to reduce costs. As a result, sales for the cumulative first quarter of the fiscal year under review were ¥14,861 million, up 11.3% year on year, mainly due to growth in new product sales. Operating income was ¥611 million, down 26.7% year on year, ordinary income was ¥683 million, down 13.5%, and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥364 million, down 62.2%, due to the weaker yen and higher costs including raw materials and import-related expenses.」
The company continued developing new products, holding launch events and reducing costs, but despite higher sales, operating income declined 26.7% year on year, ordinary income declined 13.5% and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent declined 62.2%. The earnings recovery theme deteriorated on the profit side. - FY2023WorsenedAnnual report
「Operating income declined by ¥2,295 million from the previous fiscal year to ¥911 million, down 71.6% year on year, while the operating margin declined 4.6 percentage points from the previous fiscal year to 1.6%.」
The company continued developing new products, renewing products and reducing costs, but operating income declined 71.6% year on year and the operating margin fell from 6.2% to 1.6%. Performance on the earnings recovery theme deteriorated further. - FY2023-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「As the yen weakened and procurement costs rose due to higher raw material prices, transportation and other expenses also increased. The company therefore worked to strengthen price competitiveness through product renewals and cost reductions. As a result, sales for the cumulative third quarter of the fiscal year under review were ¥41,933 million, up 6.8% year on year. Operating income was ¥1,267 million, down 63.6% year on year, and ordinary income was ¥1,370 million, down 61.7%, due to the weaker yen and higher costs including raw materials and import-related expenses.」
The company continued product renewals and cost reductions, but operating income declined 63.6% year on year and ordinary income declined 61.7%, despite the increase in sales. Performance on the earnings recovery theme continued to deteriorate on the profit side. - FY2023-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, sales for the cumulative second quarter of the fiscal year under review were ¥26,819 million, up 3.6% year on year, driven by growth in sales of new products. Operating income was ¥1,385 million, down 43.2% year on year, and ordinary income was ¥1,298 million, down 48.4%, due to the weaker yen and higher costs including raw materials and import-related expenses. Interim net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1,290 million, down 14.8%, partly due to subsidy income and other factors.」
Sales increased on growth in new product sales, but operating income declined 43.2% and ordinary income declined 48.4% due to the weaker yen and higher costs including raw materials and import-related expenses. Performance on the earnings recovery theme deteriorated on the profit side. - FY2023-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「Amid these conditions, the Group focused on developing new products and worked to expand its business by holding new product launch events and through other initiatives. As the yen weakened and procurement costs rose due to higher raw material prices, while transportation and other expenses also increased, the entire Group worked to reduce costs. Operating income was ¥833 million, down 36.2% year on year, and ordinary income was ¥790 million, down 42.8%, due to the weaker yen and higher costs including raw materials and import-related expenses.」
The company continued developing new products and reducing costs, but operating income declined 36.2% and ordinary income declined 42.8% due to the weaker yen and higher costs including raw materials and import-related expenses. Performance on the earnings recovery theme continued to deteriorate. - FY2022WorsenedAnnual report
「Operating income declined by ¥2,070 million from the previous fiscal year to ¥3,206 million, down 39.2% year on year, while the operating margin declined 4.4 percentage points from the previous fiscal year to 6.2%.」
The company continued developing new products and reducing costs, but sales increased only 3.5%. Operating income declined 39.2%, and the operating margin fell from 10.6% in the previous fiscal year to 6.2%. Performance on the earnings recovery theme deteriorated further. - FY2022-Q3Continued sales growth and operating income declineAnnual report
「Amid these conditions, the Group worked together to fulfill its responsibility to ensure a stable supply of daily necessities while implementing infection-prevention measures to protect the health of employees and their families. It also focused on developing cosmetics-related products, insecticides and insect repellents, hygiene products and other items, and worked to expand its business. As a result, sales for the cumulative third quarter of the fiscal year under review were ¥39,255 million, up 2.0% year on year. Operating income was ¥3,483 million, down 28.9% year on year, ordinary income was ¥3,574 million, down 28.9%, and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥2,067 million, down 37.3%, due to higher costs including raw materials and expenses related to liquidation procedures at a consolidated subsidiary, among other factors.」
The company continued product development and efforts to ensure stable supplies, but sales increased only 2.0% year on year. Operating income and ordinary income declined 28.9% due to higher costs and liquidation procedure expenses, among other factors, while quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent declined 37.3%. - FY2022-Q2Continued sales growth and profit declineAnnual report
「Amid these conditions, the Group focused on developing cosmetics-related products, insecticides and insect repellents, hygiene products and other items while implementing infection-prevention measures to protect the health of employees and their families. As costs including raw materials continued to rise, the entire Group worked to reduce costs. As a result, sales for the cumulative second quarter of the fiscal year under review were ¥25,881 million, up 1.2% year on year. Sales of cleaning and hygiene consumables remained under pressure due to the pullback from the sharp increase in demand for COVID-19 countermeasure products in the previous fiscal year and the impact of the fire at the Shizuoka No. 2 Plant in July last year, but sales of other products grew. Operating income was ¥2,440 million, down 30.8% year on year, ordinary income was ¥2,518 million, down 30.0%, and interim net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1,514 million, down 20.7%, due to higher costs including raw materials and import-related expenses, lower plant productivity following the pullback in demand for COVID-19 countermeasure products, and expenses related to liquidation procedures at a consolidated subsidiary, among other factors.」
The company continued product development and cost reductions, but sales increased only 1.2% year on year, while operating income, ordinary income and interim net income attributable to owners of the parent declined 30.8%, 30.0% and 20.7%, respectively. - FY2022-Q1Revenue up, profit downAnnual report
「As a result, sales for the cumulative first quarter of the fiscal year under review were ¥13,266 million, up 2.1% year on year. Sales of cleaning and hygiene consumables remained under pressure due to the pullback from the sharp increase in demand for COVID-19 countermeasure products in the previous fiscal year and the impact of the fire at the Shizuoka No. 2 Plant in July last year, but sales of other products grew. Operating income was ¥1,305 million, down 30.4% year on year, ordinary income was ¥1,382 million, down 26.8%, and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥742 million, down 37.9%, due to lower plant productivity following the pullback in demand for COVID-19 countermeasure products and expenses related to liquidation procedures at a consolidated subsidiary, among other factors.」
Sales increased 2.1% year on year, while operating income, ordinary income and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent declined 30.4%, 26.8% and 37.9%, respectively. The filing cites the pullback in demand for infection-control products, lower plant productivity, the fire at the Shizuoka No. 2 Plant and liquidation procedure expenses as factors behind the deterioration in earnings. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「For the consolidated fiscal year, as described in “Overview of Operating Results,” the operating margin improved by 2.0 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year to 10.6%.」
While advancing new product development, productivity improvements and reductions in manufacturing overhead, operating profit was ¥5,277 million, up 27.8% year on year, and the operating margin was 10.6%. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the nine-month period ended the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥38,499 million, up 7.6% year on year, due to steady sales of hygiene-related products, including virus-removal products launched under the “Balsan” brand as a COVID-19 countermeasure, cleaning products for spending time comfortably at home amid stay-at-home demand, and the addition of revenue from ㈱エフトイズ・コンフェクト, which became a consolidated entity in the third quarter of the previous consolidated fiscal year. Operating profit was ¥4,897 million, up 45.1%, and ordinary profit was ¥5,026 million, up 42.3%, mainly because increased production of hygiene products and other products improved manufacturing plant productivity.」
Sales of hygiene-related products and cleaning products, including new products, the consolidation of ㈱エフトイズ・コンフェクト, and improved productivity resulted in revenue increasing 7.6% year on year, operating profit increasing 45.1% and ordinary profit increasing 42.3%. Specific figures demonstrate progress toward restoring earnings power. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating profit was ¥3,527 million, up 56.5% year on year, and ordinary profit was ¥3,598 million, up 51.5%, mainly because increased production of hygiene products and other products improved manufacturing plant productivity. Net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1,909 million, up 20.2%, due in part to the recognition of a disaster loss resulting from a fire.」
Operating profit, ordinary profit and net profit attributable to owners of the parent exceeded the previous year, supported by increased production of hygiene products and other products and improved productivity. Revenue was also ¥25,563 million, up 9.6% year on year. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the three-month period ended the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥12,991 million, up 14.5% year on year, due to a substantial increase in sales centered on cleaning and hygiene products amid the impact of the pandemic, as well as the addition of revenue from ㈱エフトイズ・コンフェクト, which became a consolidated entity in the third quarter of the previous consolidated fiscal year. Operating profit was ¥1,875 million, up 93.7%, ordinary profit was ¥1,888 million, up 77.2%, and net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1,195 million, up 76.0%, mainly because increased production of hygiene products improved productivity.」
Revenue, operating profit, ordinary profit and net profit attributable to owners of the parent increased year on year due to stronger sales of cleaning and hygiene products, the consolidation of ㈱エフトイズ・コンフェクト, and increased production of hygiene products and improved productivity. - FY2020-Q3Higher sales and ordinary profit, lower operating profit and net incomeAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the nine-month period ended the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥35,772 million, up 11.8% year on year, due mainly to the addition of revenue from the insecticide business under the “Balsan” brand acquired in December 2018. Operating profit was ¥3,375 million, down 0.8%, ordinary profit was ¥3,532 million, up 2.2%, and net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥2,270 million, down 0.9%, due to costs of taking back retail inventory, higher selling expenses associated with expanding sales of the business, higher personnel expenses resulting from the expansion of business fields and other factors.」
While advancing new product development, sales promotion, stronger logistics capabilities, productivity improvements and cost reductions, revenue increased 11.8% year on year and ordinary profit increased 2.2%. Operating profit and net profit attributable to owners of the parent declined year on year due to costs of taking back inventory associated with the acquisition, selling expenses related to expanding sales and higher personnel expenses resulting from the expansion of business fields. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the six-month period ended the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥23,330 million, up 15.2% year on year, due to the addition of revenue from the insecticide business under the “Balsan” brand acquired in December 2018 and an increase in sales believed to reflect rush demand ahead of the consumption tax increase. Despite costs of taking back retail inventory and higher personnel expenses associated with the acquisition, operating profit was ¥2,253 million, up 18.4%, ordinary profit was ¥2,375 million, up 27.1%, and net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1,588 million, up 34.9%, as revenue grew.」
While continuing new product development, sales promotion, stronger logistics capabilities, productivity improvements and cost reductions, revenue, operating profit, ordinary profit and net profit attributable to owners of the parent all increased year on year. Despite costs associated with the acquisition of the Balsan business and higher personnel expenses, profit also exceeded the previous year. - FY2020-Q1Revenue up, operating profit and other figures downAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the three-month period ended the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥11,346 million, up 12.0% year on year, due mainly to the addition of revenue from the insecticide business under the “Balsan” brand acquired in December 2018. Operating profit was ¥968 million, down 17.0%, ordinary profit was ¥1,065 million, down 7.1%, and net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥679 million, down 4.8%, due mainly to costs of taking back retail inventory and higher personnel expenses arising from the acquisition of the business.」
Revenue increased 12.0% year on year due to the addition of revenue from the Balsan business, while operating profit, ordinary profit and net profit attributable to owners of the parent declined due to costs of taking back retail inventory and higher personnel expenses associated with the acquisition of the business. - FY2019Revenue and operating profit up, operating margin downAnnual report
「Revenue increased by ¥2,947 million from the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥42,162 million, up 7.5% year on year. Operating profit increased by ¥103 million to ¥4,110 million, up 2.6% year on year. The operating margin declined by 0.5 percentage points to 9.7%.」
Revenue and operating profit increased year on year, while the operating margin declined from 10.2% in the previous fiscal year to 9.7%. Progress in restoring earnings power was reflected in the combination of higher revenue and operating profit with a lower margin. - FY2019-Q3Higher revenue, lower operating incomeAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, the Group focused on developing cost-effective products, products related to new characters, cosmetics-related products and consumables such as detergents, and actively launched new products. It also deployed advertising, including TV commercials, and sales promotion measures to expand its market share and acquire new customers, while strengthening and streamlining customer service in logistics, improving productivity and pursuing thorough cost reductions. As a result, revenue for the nine-month period ended the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥31,983 million, up 5.6% year on year, while operating profit was ¥3,401 million, down 5.2%, ordinary profit was ¥3,456 million, down 4.0%, and net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥2,291 million, up 9.5%, due to costs associated with the acquisition of the Balsan business and higher advertising and transportation expenses.」
As a result of continuing new product development and other initiatives, revenue increased, while operating profit and ordinary profit declined year on year due to costs associated with the acquisition of the Balsan business and higher advertising and transportation expenses. Net profit attributable to owners of the parent increased. - FY2019-Q2Higher revenue, lower operating incomeAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the six-month period ended the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥20,243 million, up 6.3% year on year, while operating profit was ¥1,903 million, down 8.2%, ordinary profit was ¥1,868 million, down 10.2%, and net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1,177 million, up 12.4%, due mainly to higher advertising expenses and other factors.」
As a result of continuing new product development, advertising and sales promotion, stronger logistics capabilities, productivity improvements and cost reductions, revenue and net profit attributable to owners of the parent increased, while operating profit and ordinary profit declined year on year due mainly to higher advertising expenses and other factors. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, the Group focused on developing cost-effective products, products related to new characters and consumable products such as cosmetics and detergents. It actively launched new products and deployed advertising, including TV commercials, and sales promotion measures to expand its market share and acquire new customers, while strengthening logistics capabilities, improving productivity and pursuing thorough cost reductions. As a result, revenue for the three-month period ended the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥10,130 million, up 8.7% year on year, operating profit was ¥1,166 million, up 11.9%, ordinary profit was ¥1,146 million, up 8.9%, and net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥713 million, down 4.5%.」
While continuing new product development, advertising and sales promotion, stronger logistics capabilities, productivity improvements and cost reductions, the company increased revenue, operating profit and ordinary profit year on year for the three-month period ended the first quarter. Net profit attributable to owners of the parent declined 4.5% year on year. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the consolidated fiscal year was ¥39,214 million, up 6.0% year on year, operating profit was ¥4,006 million, up 9.1%, ordinary profit was ¥4,099 million, up 16.3%, and net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥2,570 million, up 20.3%.」
While continuing new product development, advertising and sales promotion, productivity improvements and cost reductions, the company reported full-year improvements in revenue, operating profit, ordinary profit and net profit attributable to owners of the parent. The operating margin improved by 0.3 percentage points to 10.2%. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, the Group continued to focus on developing differentiated products that customers would choose, including character products, high-quality products at low prices, products rich in ideas, and various products based on the environmentally friendly “Natural Cleaning” concept, as well as products in new fields. It deployed active advertising, including TV commercials, and sales promotion measures to expand its market share and acquire new customers, while strengthening logistics capabilities, improving productivity and pursuing thorough cost reductions. As a result, revenue for the nine-month period ended the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥30.3 billion, up 8.2% year on year, operating profit was ¥3,590 million, up 12.5%, ordinary profit was ¥3,598 million, up 19.2%, and net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥2,092 million, unchanged year on year.」
While continuing its existing initiatives, the company increased revenue, operating profit and ordinary profit year on year for the nine-month period ended the third quarter. Net profit attributable to owners of the parent was unchanged year on year. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the six-month period ended the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥19,045 million, up 6.3% year on year, operating profit was ¥2,072 million, up 27.4%, ordinary profit was ¥2,079 million, up 47.3%, and net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1,047 million, up 6.0%, due in part to the recognition of an impairment loss.」
While advancing differentiated product development, advertising and sales promotion, productivity improvements and cost reductions, the company reported specific year-on-year improvements in revenue, operating profit, ordinary profit and net profit attributable to owners of the parent for the six-month period ended the second quarter. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, the Group continued to focus on developing differentiated products that customers would choose, including character products, high-quality products at low prices and products rich in ideas. It also actively pursued new fields, worked to expand its market share and acquire new customers, and promoted productivity gains and thorough cost reductions. As a result, revenue for the three-month period ended the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥9,323 million, up 1.7% year on year, operating profit was ¥1,042 million, up 71.4%, ordinary profit was ¥1,053 million, up 140.8%, and net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥747 million, up 98.2%.」
While continuing to develop differentiated products, improve productivity and pursue thorough cost reductions, the company increased revenue by 1.7% year on year, operating profit by 71.4%, ordinary profit by 140.8% and net profit attributable to owners of the parent by 98.2% for the three-month period ended the first quarter. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, the Group focused on new product development and cost reductions and worked to expand its business and earnings. As a result, revenue for the consolidated fiscal year was ¥36,985 million, up 9.1% year on year, operating profit was ¥3,673 million, up 348.6%, ordinary profit was ¥3,525 million, up 412.9%, and net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥2,137 million, up 257.1%, due in part to the recognition of an impairment loss.」
While continuing new product development and cost reductions, the company reported specific full-year improvements in revenue, operating profit, ordinary profit and net profit attributable to owners of the parent. The operating margin improved by 7.5 percentage points year on year, while the gross margin was 33.8%. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, the Group continued to focus on developing differentiated products that customers would choose, including character products, high-quality products at low prices and products rich in ideas. It worked to expand its market share and acquire new customers, while improving its earnings structure mainly through cost reductions, productivity gains from the reorganization and closure of group factories, and the development of new sourcing routes. As a result, revenue for the nine-month period ended the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥28,002 million, up 9.3% year on year, operating profit was ¥3,191 million, up 215.0%, ordinary profit was ¥3,018 million, up 194.3%, and net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥2,092 million, up 323.1%, due in part to extraordinary income arising from the exclusion of a consolidated subsidiary from consolidation.」
While continuing its existing initiatives, the company reported specific year-on-year improvements in revenue, operating profit, ordinary profit and net profit attributable to owners of the parent for the nine-month period ended the third quarter. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, the Group continued to focus on developing differentiated products that customers would choose, including character products, high-quality products at low prices and products rich in ideas. It worked to expand its market share in Japan and overseas and acquire new customers, while improving its earnings structure mainly through productivity gains from the reorganization and closure of group factories and the development of new sourcing routes. As a result, revenue for the six-month period ended the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥17,912 million, up 9.9% year on year, operating profit was ¥1,626 million, up 274.3%, and ordinary profit was ¥1,411 million, up 222.9%.」
While continuing its existing initiatives, the company reported specific year-on-year improvements in revenue, operating profit and ordinary profit for the six-month period ended the second quarter. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, the Group continued to focus on developing differentiated products that customers would choose, including character products, high-quality products at low prices and products rich in ideas. It worked to expand its market share in Japan and overseas and acquire new customers, while improving its earnings structure mainly through productivity gains from the reorganization and closure of group factories and the development of new sourcing routes. As a result, revenue for the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥9,167 million, up 20.5% year on year, operating profit was ¥608 million, up 224.3%, and ordinary profit was ¥437 million, up 58.6%.」
The company identified the reorganization and closure of factories, development of new sourcing routes and development of differentiated products as measures to improve its earnings structure, and reported increases in operating profit and other figures for the first quarter. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Against a challenging business environment, the Group will focus on new product development and cost reductions, and work to restore earnings power while expanding its business.」
The company set out the restoration of earnings power and explicitly identified new product development and cost reductions as the means to achieve it.