Operational efficiency and expense reduction
First written in FY2016. 13 of 35 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-11-12.
- FY2026Continued efficiency initiatives alongside higher SG&AAnnual report
「Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by ¥1,502 million from the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥27,747 million, primarily due to higher direct costs, including freight and storage fees.」
Although the company continued to improve operational efficiency and reduce various expenses, selling, general and administrative expenses increased by ¥1,502 million due to higher direct costs, including freight and storage fees. - FY2026-H1SG&A expenses continue to increaseAnnual report
「The seafood wholesale receiving business, which has collection and sales functions centered on central wholesale markets, reported higher revenue as selling prices rose against a backdrop including stronger global demand for seafood. However, lower sales volumes and higher selling, general and administrative expenses, mainly personnel and logistics costs, resulted in revenue of ¥105,738 million (104.3% of the same period of the previous year) and segment profit of ¥1,238 million (81.3% of the same period of the previous year).」
Although the company cites improved operational efficiency and reductions in various expenses, selling, general and administrative expenses in the seafood wholesale receiving business continued to rise, mainly due to personnel and logistics costs, and segment profit was 81.3% of the same period of the previous year. - FY2025Higher SG&A expenses alongside continued efficiency improvementsAnnual report
「Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by ¥1,153 million from the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥26,245 million, primarily due to higher direct costs, including freight and storage fees.」
Although the company cites improved operational efficiency and reductions in various expenses, selling, general and administrative expenses increased by ¥1,153 million due to higher direct costs, including freight and storage fees. - FY2025-H1RestatedAnnual report
「The company is pursuing business activities while focusing on improving operational efficiency and reducing various expenses.」
The company continues to improve operational efficiency and reduce various expenses. - FY2024-Q3Continued cost-reduction efforts and lower profitAnnual report
「The seafood wholesale receiving business, which has collection and sales functions centered on central wholesale markets, reported revenue of ¥153,989 million (99.3% of the same quarter of the previous year) and segment profit of ¥1,538 million (72.9% of the same quarter of the previous year). Although sales related to food-service and takeout dining were showing signs of recovery and the company worked to reduce selling, general and administrative expenses, market prices for some major products declined, prompting the company to actively sell the related inventory early.」
Although the company continued to reduce selling, general and administrative expenses, segment profit was 72.9% of the same period of the previous year due to lower market prices for major products and early sales of inventory. - FY2024-Q2Continued cost-reduction efforts and lower profitAnnual report
「The seafood wholesale receiving business, which has collection and sales functions centered on central wholesale markets, reported revenue of ¥98,083 million (100.5% of the same quarter of the previous year) and segment profit of ¥750 million (54.1% of the same quarter of the previous year). Although sales related to food-service and takeout dining were showing signs of recovery and the company worked to reduce selling, general and administrative expenses, market prices for some major products declined, prompting the company to actively sell the related inventory early.」
Although the company continued to reduce selling, general and administrative expenses, segment profit was 54.1% of the same period of the previous year due to lower market prices for major products and early sales of inventory. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The seafood wholesale receiving business, which has collection and sales functions centered on central wholesale markets, reported revenue of ¥50,985 million (106.8% of the same quarter of the previous year) and segment profit of ¥683 million (105.2% of the same quarter of the previous year). Sales volumes declined as incoming volumes fell, although sales related to at-home dining remained firm while sales related to food-service and takeout dining showed signs of recovery. Higher selling prices and reductions in selling, general and administrative expenses contributed to profit.」
After reducing selling, general and administrative expenses, segment profit in the wholesale receiving business was ¥683 million, or 105.2% of the same quarter of the previous year. - FY2023Continued efficiency initiatives alongside higher SG&AAnnual report
「Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by ¥497 million from the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥24,475 million, as efforts to reduce and improve efficiency across indirect costs were outweighed by increases in direct costs, including storage fees, and utility expenses.」
Although the company continued to reduce and improve the efficiency of indirect costs, selling, general and administrative expenses increased by ¥497 million due to higher direct costs, including storage fees, and utility expenses. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The company focused on improving operational efficiency and reducing various expenses while pursuing proactive business activities.」
The company continues to improve operational efficiency and reduce various expenses. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The company focused on improving operational efficiency and reducing various expenses while pursuing proactive business activities.」
The company continues to improve operational efficiency and reduce various expenses. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The company focused on improving operational efficiency and reducing various expenses while pursuing proactive business activities.」
The company continues to improve operational efficiency and reduce various expenses, but this statement itself does not specify any concrete savings amount or results achieved for the quarter. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The company focused on improving operational efficiency and reducing various expenses while pursuing proactive business activities.」
The company continues to improve operational efficiency and reduce various expenses. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The company focused on improving operational efficiency and reducing various expenses while pursuing proactive business activities.」
The company continues to improve operational efficiency and reduce various expenses, but this statement itself does not specify any concrete savings amount or results achieved for the quarter. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The company focused on improving operational efficiency and reducing various expenses while pursuing proactive business activities.」
The company continues to improve operational efficiency and reduce various expenses, but this statement itself does not specify any concrete savings amount or results achieved. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by ¥1,074 million from the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥20,508 million, as the company advanced cost reductions and efficiency improvements across indirect costs overall and business travel expenses declined due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, operating profit declined by 4.6% from the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥1,373 million as revenue decreased.」
Selling, general and administrative expenses were reduced by ¥1,074 million year on year through reductions in and efficiency improvements related to indirect costs overall. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The seafood wholesale receiving business, which has collection and sales functions centered on central wholesale markets, reported revenue of ¥145,056 million (93.4% of the same quarter of the previous year) as firm demand related to at-home dining was offset by lower demand related to food-service dining and lower selling prices. Segment profit was ¥1,648 million (183.4% of the same quarter of the previous year), owing to a higher gross profit margin and reductions in indirect costs overall.」
Higher gross profit margins and reductions in indirect costs overall brought segment profit in the seafood wholesale receiving business to ¥1,648 million, or 183.4% of the same quarter of the previous year. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The seafood wholesale receiving business, which has collection and sales functions centered on central wholesale markets, reported revenue of ¥89,387 million (90.1% of the same quarter of the previous year) as demand related to at-home dining remained firm while demand related to food-service dining declined. Segment profit was ¥629 million (176.6% of the same quarter of the previous year), owing to a higher gross profit margin and reductions in indirect costs overall.」
Higher gross profit margins and reductions in indirect costs overall brought segment profit in the seafood wholesale receiving business to ¥629 million, or 176.6% of the same quarter of the previous year. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, under Group management focused on overall optimisation, the Group concentrated on strengthening sales and procurement capabilities, pursuing a customer-centric approach, providing solutions tailored to local markets, improving operational efficiency, and reducing various expenses, while actively pursuing business activities.」
The Group continues to improve operational efficiency and reduce various expenses, but this statement itself does not indicate a specific amount of savings or an achieved result for the current quarter. - FY2020-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「The seafood wholesale receiving business, which has collection and sales functions centered on central wholesale markets, reported revenue of ¥155,257 million (96.8% of the same quarter of the previous year) as a slight increase in selling prices was offset by lower volumes handled. Despite efforts to reduce indirect costs overall, segment profit was ¥898 million (64.1% of the same quarter of the previous year) due to a lower gross profit margin.」
Despite continuing to reduce indirect costs overall, segment profit in the seafood wholesale receiving business was 64.1% of the same quarter of the previous year due to a lower gross profit margin. - FY2020-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「The seafood wholesale receiving business, which has collection and sales functions centered on central wholesale markets, reported revenue of ¥99,252 million (99.4% of the same quarter of the previous year) as higher selling prices were offset by lower volumes handled. Despite efforts to reduce indirect costs overall, segment profit was ¥356 million (50.1% of the same quarter of the previous year) due to a lower gross profit margin.」
Despite continuing to reduce indirect costs overall, segment profit in the seafood wholesale receiving business fell to 50.1% of the same quarter of the previous year due to a lower gross profit margin. - FY2020-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「The seafood wholesale receiving business, which has collection and sales functions centered on central wholesale markets, reported revenue of ¥49,294 million (99.3% of the same quarter of the previous year) as higher selling prices were offset by lower volumes handled. Despite efforts to reduce indirect costs overall, segment profit was ¥241 million (62.7% of the same quarter of the previous year) due to a lower gross profit margin.」
Despite continuing to reduce indirect costs overall, segment profit in the seafood wholesale receiving business fell to 62.7% of the same quarter of the previous year due to a lower gross profit margin. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by ¥262 million from the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥21,312 million as the Group advanced cost reductions and other efficiency measures for indirect expenses overall. Operating profit increased 17.7% from the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥2,362 million.」
Reductions and efficiency measures for indirect expenses overall lowered selling, general and administrative expenses by ¥262 million, while operating profit increased 17.7% year on year. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The Group concentrated on improving operational efficiency and reducing various expenses while actively pursuing business activities.」
The Group continues to improve operational efficiency and reduce various expenses, but this statement itself does not indicate a specific amount of savings or an achieved result for the current quarter. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The Group concentrated on improving operational efficiency and reducing various expenses while actively pursuing business activities.」
The Group continues to improve operational efficiency and reduce various expenses, but this statement itself does not indicate a specific amount of savings or an achieved result. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The seafood wholesaling business recorded revenue of ¥49,648 million, or 105.0% of the same quarter of the previous year, due to increases in transaction volume and selling prices. The increase in revenue and efforts to reduce indirect expenses overall resulted in segment profit of ¥384 million, or 173.6% of the same quarter of the previous year.」
The Group continued to reduce indirect expenses overall, resulting in segment profit of ¥384 million in the seafood wholesaling business, or 173.6% of the same quarter of the previous year. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by ¥5 million from the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥21,575 million as the Group advanced cost reductions and other efficiency measures for indirect expenses overall.」
The Group advanced reductions and efficiency measures for indirect expenses overall, reducing selling, general and administrative expenses by ¥5 million from the previous fiscal year. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, under Group management focused on overall optimisation, the Group concentrated on strengthening sales and procurement capabilities, pursuing a customer-centric approach, providing solutions tailored to local markets, improving operational efficiency, and reducing various expenses, while actively pursuing business activities.」
The Group continues to improve operational efficiency and reduce various expenses, but operating profit for the cumulative third quarter was ¥2,216 million, or 89.8% of the same quarter of the previous year. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The seafood wholesaling business, which has collection and sales functions centred on central wholesale markets, recorded revenue of ¥47,267 million, or 99.0% of the same quarter of the previous year, as the decline in selling prices outweighed an increase in transaction volume. Despite efforts to reduce indirect expenses overall, lower gross profit margins resulted in segment profit of ¥221 million, or 82.6% of the same quarter of the previous year.」
The Group continues to reduce indirect expenses overall, but lower gross profit margins resulted in segment profit of 82.6% of the same quarter of the previous year. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「The seafood wholesaling business, which has collection and sales functions centred on central wholesale markets, recorded revenue of ¥200,016 million, or 97.8% of the previous year, despite higher selling prices, due mainly to a decline in transaction volume. However, higher gross profit margins and reductions in indirect expenses overall resulted in segment profit of ¥1,771 million, or 111.0% of the previous year.」
Higher gross profit margins and reductions in indirect expenses overall resulted in segment profit of ¥1,771 million in the seafood wholesaling business, or 111.0% of the previous year. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Although selling prices rose, revenue was ¥157,001 million, or 99.0% of the same quarter of the previous year, due to a decline in transaction volume. However, efforts to reduce indirect expenses overall resulted in segment profit of ¥1,398 million, or 109.6% of the same quarter of the previous year.」
In the seafood wholesaling business, the Group continued to reduce indirect expenses overall, disclosing cumulative third-quarter results of segment profit of ¥1,398 million, or 109.6% of the same period of the previous year. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Although selling prices rose, revenue was ¥98,298 million, or 98.9% of the same quarter of the previous year, due to a decline in transaction volume. However, efforts to reduce indirect expenses overall resulted in segment profit of ¥642 million, or 102.4% of the same quarter of the previous year.」
In the seafood wholesaling business, the Group reduced indirect expenses overall, disclosing measurable results of segment profit of ¥642 million, or 102.4% of the same quarter of the previous year. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Although selling prices rose, revenue was ¥47,745 million, or 99.0% of the same quarter of the previous year, due to a decline in transaction volume. However, efforts to reduce indirect expenses overall resulted in segment profit of ¥268 million, or 121.3% of the same quarter of the previous year.」
In the seafood wholesaling business, the Group reduced indirect expenses overall, disclosing measurable results of segment profit of ¥268 million, or 121.3% of the same quarter of the previous year. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The Group concentrated on improving operational efficiency and reducing various expenses while actively pursuing business activities.」
It was also explained that operating profit for the period increased 69.4% year on year as a result of reducing indirect expenses overall.