Establishing a highly profitable business structure and stabilizing management
First written in FY2016. 27 of 41 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: FY2027-H1.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 13 of 60 companies on the "Worse" side.
25 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2027-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the current interim consolidated fiscal period, in the sports and lifestyle markets, the company sought to strengthen relationships with customers by promoting consultative sales and worked to expand the range of its core brands. It also further strengthened inventory-flow management and pursued management efficiency, including capital investment in logistics equipment to reduce reliance on labor. As a result, net sales were ¥30,003 million, up 2.9% year on year, operating income was ¥655 million, up 27.1% year on year, ordinary income was ¥772 million, up 23.0% year on year, and interim net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥502 million, up 30.5% year on year.」
The company advanced consultative sales, expanded the range of its core brands, strengthened inventory-flow management, and invested in labor-saving measures, resulting in interim increases in net sales, operating income, ordinary income, and interim net income from the same period of the previous year. - 2026-08-07AdvancedResults
「これらの結果、当第１四半期連結累計期間の売上高は、15,586百万円（前年同期比7.7％増）、営業利益は434百万円（前年同期比32.2％増）、経常利益は489百万円（前年同期比26.6％増）、親会社株主に帰属する四半期純利益は312百万円（前年同期比49.1％増）となりました。」
前年同期比で増収増益となり、収益力の改善が第1四半期の実績として示された。 - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Net sales and ordinary income reached record highs. However, net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥975 million, down 67.4% year on year, due to a decline in gains on the sale of investment securities.」
Net sales were ¥58,655 million, operating income was ¥1,251 million, and ordinary income was ¥1,461 million, with net sales and ordinary income reaching record highs. On the other hand, the company expects profit to decline in the next consolidated fiscal year compared with the current fiscal year. - FY2026-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, net sales for the current interim consolidated fiscal period were ¥29,146 million, up 7.0% year on year. In terms of earnings, operating income was ¥516 million, down 11.2% year on year, ordinary income was ¥627 million, down 11.2% year on year, and interim net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥384 million, down 17.6% year on year, due to the effects of provision for doubtful accounts in the wholesale division, higher logistics costs, building repairs, and other factors.」
Although revenue increased, operating income, ordinary income, and interim net income were all below the same period of the previous year due to the effects of provision for doubtful accounts, higher logistics costs, building repairs, and other factors. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Net sales for the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥55,309 million, up 6.5% year on year, operating income was ¥1,072 million, up 22.4% year on year, and ordinary income was ¥1,273 million, up 24.6% year on year. In addition, as a result of recording an extraordinary gain associated with the tendering of the common shares of DESCENTE LTD. held by the company in a tender offer, net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥2,992 million, up 269.2% year on year.」
In addition to higher revenue, operating income and ordinary income increased, while net income attributable to owners of the parent increased substantially, partly due to an extraordinary gain on the sale of DESCENTE shares. - FY2025-H1Revenue increased, but operating and ordinary income declined while net income increasedAnnual report
「As a result, net sales for the current interim consolidated fiscal period were ¥27,247 million, up 4.3% year on year, operating income was ¥581 million, down 5.8% year on year, ordinary income was ¥706 million, down 1.4% year on year, and interim net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥466 million, up 6.4% year on year.」
Although revenue increased year on year, operating income and ordinary income declined, while interim net income attributable to owners of the parent increased. - FY2024Revenue increased, but operating profit, ordinary profit and net profit all decreased.Annual report
「Amid increasingly intense competition in the sporting-goods market, the company's focus on strengthening athletics, team business, and business-to-business sales within the sports category proved effective, and sales in its e-commerce and other businesses remained strong. On the other hand, factors including increased investment associated with the relocation of the Kansai Logistics Center as part of logistics reforms and a higher manufacturing cost ratio for proprietary products resulted in net sales of ¥51,957 million, up 4.1% year on year, operating income of ¥876 million, down 12.1% year on year, ordinary income of ¥1,021 million, down 16.3% year on year, and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥810 million, down 10.5% year on year.」
Revenue increased due to contributions from athletics, team business, business-to-business sales, and e-commerce, while operating income, ordinary income, and net income attributable to owners of the parent all declined because of investment in relocating the logistics center and the higher manufacturing cost ratio for proprietary products. - FY2024-Q3Revenue increased, but operating and ordinary income declined while net income increasedAnnual report
「In the first nine months of the current consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥38,010 million, up 3.6% year on year, operating income was ¥607 million, down 9.7% year on year, ordinary income was ¥731 million, down 16.5% year on year, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥546 million, up 7.7% year on year.」
Revenue increased, operating profit and ordinary profit declined, and profit attributable to owners of the parent increased. - FY2024-Q2Revenue increased and operating income rose slightly, but ordinary income and net income declinedAnnual report
「In the first half of the current consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥26,120 million, up 4.9% year on year, operating income was ¥616 million, up 2.4% year on year, ordinary income was ¥717 million, down 5.8% year on year, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥438 million, down 11.9% year on year.」
Although revenue increased and operating income rose slightly, ordinary income and net income attributable to owners of the parent were below the same period of the previous year. - FY2024-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「In the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥13,052 million, up 6.6% year on year, operating income was ¥395 million, down 1.6% year on year, ordinary income was ¥440 million, down 10.2% year on year, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥266 million, down 17.4% year on year.」
Although revenue increased, operating income, ordinary income, and net income attributable to owners of the parent were all below the same period of the previous year, and performance indicators related to profitability deteriorated. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「To further advance structural reforms, the company worked to reduce sales losses, raise cost awareness, advance DX in its business processes, and improve its operating margin. ... As a result, net sales for the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥49,887 million, up 11.4% year on year, operating income was ¥997 million, up 102.7% year on year, ordinary income was ¥1,220 million, up 37.7% year on year, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥905 million, up 25.3% year on year.」
The company pursued reductions in sales losses, DX in its business processes, and an emphasis on inventory turnover, resulting in higher revenue and profit for the full year. Operating income increased to ¥997 million, demonstrating the improvement in profitability numerically. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the first nine months of the current consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥36,690 million, up 10.6% year on year, operating income was ¥672 million, up 140.2% year on year, ordinary income was ¥876 million, up 45.2% year on year, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥507 million, up 10.2% year on year.」
Revenue and profit increased in the first nine months, with operating income up 140.2% year on year. The results indicate progress toward establishing a highly profitable corporate structure. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group has established the following basic policies: creating new value, balancing profit creation with its social mission, strategically revitalizing its human resources, and moving toward a next-generation DX wholesale business model. It is pursuing two specific initiatives in particular: further advancing structural reforms and promoting ESG management. ... In the first half of the current consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥24,906 million, up 10.5% year on year, operating income was ¥602 million, up 174.0% year on year, ordinary income was ¥761 million, up 64.4% year on year, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥498 million, up 32.8% year on year.」
While continuing the specific initiatives under its medium-term management plan, revenue increased year on year, and operating income, ordinary income, and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent all increased. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥12,241 million, up 7.1% year on year, operating income was ¥402 million, up 147.9% year on year, ordinary income was ¥490 million, up 61.9% year on year, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥322 million, up 24.5% year on year.」
Revenue increased year on year, and operating income, ordinary income and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent also increased. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, net sales for the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥44,762 million, up 19.0% year on year, operating income was ¥491 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥129 million in the previous fiscal year, ordinary income was ¥885 million, up 502.1% year on year, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥723 million, up 560.0% year on year.」
Operating loss in the previous fiscal year recovered to operating income, while net sales, ordinary income, and net income attributable to owners of the parent also improved substantially. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As its growth strategy, the Group worked on ① strengthening its proprietary-product business, ② deepening its athletics business, ③ advancing its lifestyle business, ④ reinforcing its core brands, ⑤ pursuing a multifaceted approach to the e-commerce market, and ⑥ narrowing its product and brand focus and developing new sales channels. As structural reforms, it worked on ① improving profit margins, ② improving management productivity, and ③ reforming logistics. It also worked on ① revitalizing its human resources and organization and ② integrating the Group as a whole to strengthen its corporate structure. Under these policies, all Group companies worked together to improve corporate value and business performance. In the first nine months of the current consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥33,177 million, up 22.6% year on year, operating income was ¥279 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥102 million in the same period of the previous year, ordinary income was ¥603 million, up 656.0% year on year, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥460 million, compared with a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥20 million.」
While continuing the three core initiatives, net sales increased 22.6%, and operating income, ordinary income, and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent improved from losses or low levels in the same period of the previous year. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the first half of the current consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥22,538 million, up 32.9% year on year, operating income was ¥219 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥261 million in the same period of the previous year, ordinary income was ¥463 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥218 million, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥374 million, compared with a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥219 million.」
From the decline in revenue and loss recorded in the same period of the previous year, net sales increased 32.9%, and operating income, ordinary income, and net income returned to profitability. The company is reducing its fixed-cost ratio, improving procurement accuracy, and cutting logistics and other expenses while continuing to establish a highly profitable corporate structure. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥11,430 million, up 78.3% year on year. After considering the recoverability of receivables from customers, the company also recorded ¥185 million in provision for doubtful accounts. Operating income was ¥162 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥350 million in the same period of the previous year, ordinary income was ¥303 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥342 million, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥259 million, compared with a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥345 million.」
From the substantial decline in revenue and loss recorded in the same period of the previous year, net sales increased 78.3%, and operating income, ordinary income, and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent returned to profitability. In addition to recording ¥185 million in provision for doubtful accounts, the company continues to pursue the succession of the Ben General business, new sales methods, procurement and inventory controls, and expense reductions. - FY2021WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, net sales for the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥37,611 million, down 10.1% year on year, operating loss was ¥129 million, compared with operating income of ¥334 million in the previous fiscal year, ordinary income was ¥147 million, down 63.3% year on year, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥109 million, down 47.8% year on year.」
Revenue declined for the full year, and operating income turned into a loss of ¥129 million. Ordinary income and net income attributable to owners of the parent also declined substantially from the previous fiscal year, confirming challenging conditions throughout the year relative to the target of establishing a highly profitable corporate structure. - FY2021-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「In the first nine months of the current consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥27,055 million, down 13.4% year on year, operating loss was ¥102 million, compared with operating income of ¥300 million in the same period of the previous year, ordinary income was ¥79 million, down 77.4% year on year, and net loss attributable to owners of the parent was ¥20 million, compared with net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥230 million. ... In this extremely challenging environment, as part of its structural reforms, the Group is working together as one to devote every effort to maintaining the business while implementing every possible measure, including new sales methods not bound by past practices, procurement and inventory controls, and expense reductions, and continues to pursue the establishment of a highly profitable corporate structure.」
Revenue declined year on year, resulting in an operating loss and a quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent. Although the company aims to establish a highly profitable corporate structure, operating performance remains severely below target. - FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「In the first half of the current consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥16,956 million, down 22.4% year on year, operating loss was ¥261 million, compared with operating income of ¥391 million in the same period of the previous year, ordinary loss was ¥218 million, compared with ordinary income of ¥435 million, and net loss attributable to owners of the parent was ¥219 million, compared with net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥343 million. ... In this extremely challenging environment, as part of its structural reforms, the Group is working together as one to devote every effort to maintaining the business while implementing every possible measure, including new sales methods not bound by past practices, procurement and inventory controls, and expense reductions, and continues to pursue the establishment of a highly profitable corporate structure.」
The company shifted from revenue growth and higher profit in the same period of the previous year to a substantial decline in revenue and an operating loss, further widening the gap with its target of establishing a highly profitable corporate structure. It continues to implement measures including new sales methods, procurement and inventory controls, and expense reductions. - FY2021-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「In the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥6,410 million, down 41.6% year on year, operating loss was ¥350 million, compared with operating income of ¥322 million in the same period of the previous year, ordinary loss was ¥342 million, compared with ordinary income of ¥348 million, and net loss attributable to owners of the parent was ¥345 million, compared with net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥289 million. ... While implementing every possible measure, including new sales methods, procurement and inventory controls, and expense reductions, the entire company is working together to devote every effort to maintaining the business and continues to pursue the establishment of a highly profitable corporate structure.」
The spread of COVID-19 resulted in a substantial decline in revenue and an operating loss, widening the gap with the target of establishing a highly profitable corporate structure. The company has announced measures including new sales methods, procurement and inventory controls, and expense reductions. - FY2020WorsenedAnnual report
「The consolidated operating margin on revenue was 0.8%, below the management target of 2.0%, so we will continue working to establish a stable earnings base.」
The consolidated operating margin declined from 1.3% in the previous fiscal year to 0.8%, widening the gap with the management target of 2.0%. - FY2020-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Revenue for the first nine months of the fiscal year was ¥31,244 million, up 0.1% year on year; operating profit was ¥300 million, down 19.5%; ordinary profit was ¥353 million, down 21.3%; and quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥230 million, down 34.5%. Revenue was broadly flat as solid sales of casual wear and other products offset weak sales of baseball and softball equipment affected by the consumption tax increase and a mild winter. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased due to expanded sales channels and an increase in personnel, resulting in lower profits. The consolidated operating margin on revenue was 1.0%.」
Revenue was broadly flat, while operating profit, ordinary profit and quarterly net profit declined year on year, and the consolidated operating margin on revenue was 1.0%. Increased selling, general and administrative expenses associated with expanded sales channels and increased personnel were cited as factors behind the decline in profits. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group pursued the following initiatives under its “growth strategy”: ① strengthening the proprietary products business, ② deepening the athletic business, ③ evolving the lifestyle business, ④ reinvigorating core brands, ⑤ taking a multifaceted approach to the e-commerce market, and ⑥ developing and taking on new businesses, new products, especially new sales channels, and new services. Under “structural reform,” it pursued ① improving profit margins, ② improving management productivity, and ③ logistics reform. Under “strengthening the business foundation,” it pursued ① activating human resources and organizations and ② integrating the Group. Based on these policies, all Group companies worked together to enhance corporate value and improve performance. Revenue for the first six months of the fiscal year was ¥21,841 million, up 3.4% year on year; operating profit was ¥391 million, up 18.2%; ordinary profit was ¥435 million, up 9.8%; and quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥343 million, up 14.4%.」
While initiatives under the growth strategy, structural reform and business foundation strengthening frameworks continued, revenue and all profit measures exceeded the same period of the previous year. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group pursued the following initiatives under its “growth strategy”: ① strengthening the proprietary products business, ② deepening the athletic business, ③ evolving the lifestyle business, ④ reinvigorating core brands, ⑤ taking a multifaceted approach to the e-commerce market, and ⑥ developing and taking on new businesses, new products, especially new sales channels, and new services. Under “structural reform,” it pursued ① improving profit margins, ② improving management productivity, and ③ logistics reform. Under “strengthening the business foundation,” it pursued ① activating human resources and organizations and ② integrating the Group. Based on these policies, all Group companies worked together to enhance corporate value and improve performance. Revenue for the first three months of the fiscal year was ¥10,975 million, up 1.8% year on year; operating profit was ¥322 million, up 21.0%; ordinary profit was ¥348 million, up 18.3%; and quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥289 million, up 35.8%.」
Measures based on the three frameworks continued, and revenue, operating profit, ordinary profit and net profit exceeded the same period of the previous year. The figures demonstrate an improvement in profitability. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the fiscal year was ¥42,362 million, up 9.1% from the previous fiscal year; operating profit was ¥561 million, up 10.8%; ordinary profit was ¥651 million, up 10.7%; and net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥713 million, up 34.5%. Although earnings are recovering, the consolidated operating margin on revenue was 1.3%, below the management target of 2.0%, so we will continue working to establish a stable earnings base.」
Revenue and all profit measures exceeded the previous fiscal year, but the consolidated operating margin on revenue was 1.3%, below the 2.0% target, and the Company stated that it would continue working to establish an earnings base. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group worked to improve performance based on the following basic policies: ① strengthening proprietary products, ② evolving the wholesale business, ③ developing new products and new distribution channels and taking on new businesses, ④ improving productivity, ⑤ activating human resources, developing and upgrading information systems, and strengthening logistics functions, and ⑥ strengthening cooperation within the Group. Revenue for the first nine months of the fiscal year was ¥31,227 million, up 9.2% year on year; operating profit was ¥373 million, up 37.4%; ordinary profit was ¥448 million, up 33.2%; and quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥351 million, up 14.6%.」
The six basic policies continued, and revenue, operating profit, ordinary profit and quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent increased year on year for the first nine months. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue for the first six months of the fiscal year was ¥21,116 million, up 6.0% year on year; operating profit was ¥331 million, up 45.3%; ordinary profit was ¥396 million, up 40.4%; and quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥300 million, up 45.3%. Revenue increased as the acquisition of the business of Siulas Sports Co., Ltd. progressed broadly as planned, in addition to the solid performance of baseball and softball equipment. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased due to expanded sales channels and an increase in personnel, but profits increased. As a result, the consolidated operating margin on revenue was 1.6%. We will continue working to establish a stable earnings base.」
Revenue, operating profit, ordinary profit and net profit increased year on year, supported by the business acquisition and solid performance in baseball and softball equipment. The consolidated operating margin on revenue was 1.6%. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue increased due to synergies from the acquisition of the business of Siulas Sports Co., Ltd. Although selling, general and administrative expenses increased due to expanded sales channels and an increase in personnel, profits increased. As a result, the consolidated operating margin on revenue was 2.5%. We will continue working to establish a stable earnings base.」
Revenue and profits increased due to synergies from the business acquisition and other factors, securing a consolidated operating margin on revenue of 2.5%. Efforts to establish a stable earnings base continue. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the fiscal year was ¥38,833 million, down 3.7% from the previous fiscal year; operating profit was ¥507 million, up 73.0%; ordinary profit was ¥588 million, up 61.3%; and net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥530 million, up 87.8%. Revenue declined due to factors including changes in distribution channels for certain products, but profits increased as a result of efforts to reduce manufacturing costs and selling, general and administrative expenses.」
Despite lower revenue, operating profit, ordinary profit and net profit increased substantially due to lower costs and selling, general and administrative expenses, demonstrating an improvement in profitability through the figures. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In these circumstances, the Group worked to improve performance based on the following basic policies: ① strengthening proprietary products, ② evolving the wholesale business, ③ developing new products and new distribution channels and taking on new businesses, ④ improving productivity, ⑤ activating human resources, developing and upgrading information systems, and strengthening logistics functions, and ⑥ strengthening cooperation within the Group. As a result, revenue for the first nine months of the fiscal year was ¥28,586 million, down 2.4% year on year; operating profit was ¥271 million, up 35.7%; ordinary profit was ¥336 million, up 29.4%; and quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥306 million, up 25.8%.」
While the basic policies continued, revenue declined, but operating profit, ordinary profit and quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent increased year on year. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In these circumstances, the Group worked to improve performance based on the following basic policies: ① strengthening proprietary products, ② evolving the wholesale business, ③ developing new products and new distribution channels and taking on new businesses, ④ improving productivity, ⑤ activating human resources, developing and upgrading information systems, and strengthening logistics functions, and ⑥ strengthening cooperation within the Group. As a result, revenue for the first six months of the fiscal year was ¥19,914 million, down 1.7% year on year; operating profit was ¥228 million, up 166.0%; ordinary profit was ¥282 million, up 97.3%; and quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥206 million, up 79.1%.」
While the basic policies continued, revenue declined, but operating profit, ordinary profit and quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent increased year on year. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In these circumstances, the Group worked to improve performance based on the following basic policies: ① strengthening proprietary products, ② evolving the wholesale business, ③ developing new products and new distribution channels and taking on new businesses, ④ improving productivity, ⑤ activating human resources, developing and upgrading information systems, and strengthening logistics functions, and ⑥ strengthening cooperation within the Group. As a result, revenue for the first three months of the fiscal year was ¥10,128 million, down 1.5% year on year; operating profit was ¥251 million, up 74.0%; ordinary profit was ¥280 million, up 60.6%; and quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥174 million, up 31.1%.」
While basic measures continued, revenue declined, but operating profit, ordinary profit and quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent increased year on year, demonstrating an improvement in profitability through the figures. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「For the fiscal year, we pursued the theme “Win with SPORTS＆LIFESTYLE: Win through sports and lifestyle.” As a result, revenue increased 4.4% year on year, achieving the plan, while profits also improved as we worked to reduce costs and expenses. For the next period, under the theme “Attack with heart, skill and physical strength,” we will further improve gross profit through stronger handling of proprietary products, new products and new distribution channels, while continuing to reduce costs as in the current fiscal year. We will thereby establish a highly profitable business structure, enhance our ability to provide products and services that satisfy consumers and customers, and work toward establishing a stable earnings base and strengthening our financial structure.」
The Company reported that it achieved its revenue plan and improved profitability, and indicated a policy of establishing a highly profitable business structure, a stable earnings base and a stronger financial structure in the next period. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In these circumstances, the Group worked to improve performance based on the following basic policies: ① strengthening proprietary products, ② evolving the wholesale business, ③ developing new products and new distribution channels and taking on new businesses, ④ improving productivity, ⑤ activating human resources, developing and upgrading information systems, and strengthening logistics functions, and ⑥ strengthening cooperation within the Group. As a result, revenue for the first nine months of the fiscal year was ¥29,292 million, up 3.7% year on year; operating profit was ¥200 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥276 million; ordinary profit was ¥260 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥225 million; and quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥243 million, compared with a quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥246 million.」
The basic policy aimed at building a highly profitable business structure continued. For the first nine months, revenue increased 3.7%, and operating profit, ordinary profit and quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent turned profitable from losses in the same period of the previous year. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As specific measures to build a highly profitable business structure and secure sustainable growth, we will work to increase corporate value by ① transforming the business into one that generates sustained profits, ② creating unique value found only at ZETT, and ③ building a unified, highly communicative and dynamic corporate culture. As a result, revenue for the first six months of the fiscal year was ¥20,268 million, up 5.0% year on year; operating profit was ¥85 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥88 million in the same period of the previous year; ordinary profit was ¥143 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥48 million; and quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥115 million, compared with a quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥63 million.」
The Company reiterated specific measures aimed at building a highly profitable business structure. For the six months ended the second quarter, operating profit, ordinary profit and net profit turned profitable from losses in the same period of the previous year, while revenue also increased. This is stated as measurable progress, not achievement of the target. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「As specific measures to build a highly profitable business structure and secure sustainable growth, we will work to increase corporate value by ① transforming the business into one that generates sustained profits, ② creating unique value found only at ZETT, and ③ building a unified, highly communicative and dynamic corporate culture.」
The Company has reiterated the construction of a highly profitable business structure and the specific measures for achieving it. Quarterly earnings growth can be confirmed, but this thread itself does not state that the objective has been achieved. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「For the next period, we will work to improve gross profit and achieve further cost reductions, establish a highly profitable business structure, and stabilize management.」
A goal for the “next period,” with gross profit improvement and cost reductions as the means.