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.
Strong Core Operating Cash Flows
Core operating cash flows exceeded ¥500 billion for the first time in a half-year result, reaching ¥513 billion, setting an all-time high.
Textile and Food Sector Growth
Textile, Food, and other sectors saw an increase in profit, with Textile driven by inbound consumption and stable performance in sports, and Food benefiting from a turnaround in the pork business.
Record Operating Cash Flows
Operating cash flows reached ¥578.6 billion, setting the record high, driven by stable performance from operating revenues and dividends received.
Increase in Shareholder Returns
For FYE 2025, the total payout ratio is aimed at 50%, with a dividend per share of ¥200, an increase of ¥40 from the previous year, marking the 10th consecutive year of dividend increases.