Increase in Consolidated Net Profit
Consolidated net profit increased by 6% or ¥25.5 billion year-on-year to ¥438.4 billion, achieving 50% of the annual forecast.
Core Profit Achievement
Core profit reached ¥396 billion, maintaining the second highest profit level after FYE2023, with a 3% growth year-on-year.
Record-High Core Operating Cash Flows
Core operating cash flows exceeded ¥500 billion for the first time on a half-year basis, reaching ¥513 billion, setting a new all-time high.
Strong Performance in Key Segments
Textile, Machinery, Food, The 8th, and Others saw an increase in profit compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year.
Shareholder Returns and Dividend Increase
Dividend per share increased to ¥200, marking the 10th consecutive year of dividend increases, along with share buybacks of ¥150 billion.