Higher Costs Due to Market Fluctuations in Paper Pulp, Crude Oil and Other Commodities
First written in FY2019. 16 of 19 entries say "Materialised", first in FY2020-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-07-31.
Belluna moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2019, 1 year after the typical company in this theme (2018).
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Materialised".
- 2026-07-31MaterialisedEarnings
「In the apparel and miscellaneous goods mail-order business, in response to the weaker yen, higher raw material and supply prices, and persistently high paper and printing costs, we continued to prioritize profitability and control advertising expenses, including by reducing the number of print publications.」
The weaker yen, raw material and supply prices, and persistently high paper and printing costs continued to affect operations. - FY2026MaterialisedAnnual report
「In the apparel and miscellaneous goods mail-order business, procurement costs increased amid persistently high raw material and supply prices, while direct-mail delivery fees also rose, so the company sought to control advertising expenses with an emphasis on profitability.」
Persistently high raw material and supply prices and higher direct-mail delivery costs actually affected purchase costs and selling costs, leading to a response focused on profitability through the curtailment of advertising expenses. - FY2026-H1MaterialisedAnnual report
「In the apparel and miscellaneous-goods mail-order business, raw material and supply prices remained high, and higher direct-mail delivery costs also prompted the company to prioritise profitability by curbing advertising expenses.」
Persistently high raw material and supply prices and higher direct-mail delivery costs affected actual business operations, leading to a response focused on profitability through the curtailment of advertising expenses. - FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「If market prices for raw materials such as paper pulp used in catalogues rise more than expected by the Group, or if outsourced shipping fees paid to transport companies increase due to a rise in crude oil prices, this could affect the Group's operating results and financial position.」
The company continues to disclose the risk of cost increases due to market fluctuations in paper pulp, crude oil and other commodities. In actual results, persistently high paper and printing costs and purchase costs are affecting business operations. - FY2025-H1MaterialisedAnnual report
「In the mail-order business for nurses, purchase costs rose due to the weaker yen and higher raw material and supply prices. The company therefore prioritised profitability by reviewing product prices and reducing the number of media publications in some sales channels, but this resulted in lower revenue and lower profit.」
The weaker yen and higher raw material and supply prices affected actual business operations through higher purchase costs, leading to a review of product prices and a reduction in the number of media publications. - FY2024MaterialisedAnnual report
「As the weaker yen and higher raw material and supply prices increased purchase costs and print-media expenses for catalogues, flyers and other materials, the company prioritised securing profitability by reviewing product prices and reducing the number of print-media publications.」
Cost increases from higher paper pulp and raw material prices and the weaker yen appeared in actual business operations as higher purchase costs and print-media expenses, leading to price revisions and reduced use of print media. - FY2024-Q3MaterialisedAnnual report
「In the apparel and miscellaneous-goods mail-order business, purchase costs and advertising expenses such as paper and printing costs rose due to the weaker yen and higher raw material and supply prices, prompting the company to review product prices and reduce the volume of print media issued.」
The weaker yen and higher raw material and supply prices affected actual business operations through higher purchase costs and advertising expenses such as paper and printing costs, leading to price revisions and a reduction in the volume of print media issued. - FY2024-Q2MaterialisedAnnual report
「In the apparel and miscellaneous-goods mail-order business, purchase costs rose due to the impact of the weaker yen and higher raw material and supply prices, prompting the company to review product prices and reduce the volume of print media issued.」
The surge in raw material and supply prices affected actual business operations through higher purchase costs and led to a review of product prices and a reduction in the volume of print media issued. - FY2024-Q1MaterialisedAnnual report
「In response to higher prices for raw materials and supplies, the company reviewed product prices and reduced the volume of print media issued.」
The surge in raw material and supply prices affected actual business operations and led to a review of product prices and a reduction in the volume of print media issued. - FY2023-Q3MaterialisedAnnual report
「At the same time, the company curbed advertising expenses and, in response to the rapid depreciation of the yen and soaring raw material prices, reviewed product prices from the third quarter onward, prioritising profitability in its business operations.」
The surge in raw material prices affected actual business operations and is identified as a factor behind the review of product prices. - FY2021MitigatedAnnual report
「The Group is working to limit fluctuations in purchase prices by securing multiple suppliers, among other measures.」
While continuing to disclose the risk of market fluctuations in paper pulp, crude oil and other commodities, the company has specified measures to limit fluctuations in purchase prices by securing multiple suppliers. - FY2020-Q3MaterialisedAnnual report
「On the other hand, operating profit was ¥7,274 million, down 14.0% year on year, due in part to the impact of higher paper costs and the fact that the first-quarter results of さが美グループホールディングス㈱, acquired in the previous fiscal year and subject to front-loaded expenses, were reflected from the current period.」
The cost increases caused by market fluctuations in paper pulp and other materials, identified as a risk in the previous fiscal year, have appeared in actual results as higher paper costs and a factor reducing operating profit. - FY2020-Q2MaterialisedAnnual report
「On the other hand, operating profit was ¥3,863 million, up 0.4% year on year, due in part to the impact of higher paper costs and the fact that the first-quarter results of さが美グループホールディングス㈱, acquired in the previous fiscal year and subject to front-loaded expenses, were reflected from the current period.」
The cost increases caused by market fluctuations in paper pulp and other materials, identified as a risk in the previous fiscal year, have appeared in actual results this quarter as a factor limiting operating profit growth. - FY2020-Q1MaterialisedAnnual report
「Impact of higher paper costs」
The cost increases caused by market fluctuations in paper pulp and other materials, identified as a risk in the previous fiscal year, have appeared in actual results this quarter as a factor reducing operating profit. - FY2019First statedAnnual report
「If market prices for raw materials such as paper pulp used in catalogs rise more than our group expects, or if outsourced shipping charges to carriers increase due to higher crude oil prices, our group’s results and financial position may be affected.」
Rising prices for catalog paper pulp and other raw materials, as well as crude oil prices, are identified as risks that could increase outsourced shipping charges and affect results and financial position.