Revenue and AOP Growth
Revenue and AOP increased both at constant FX and on a reported basis. AOP at constant FX increased 2.6% year-on-year, driven by the tobacco business' robust pricing contributions.
Tobacco Business Volume Growth
Total volume for tobacco products, including combustibles and RRP, grew by 2.2% year-on-year with RRP volume increasing significantly by 22.8% year-on-year.
Successful Expansion of Ploom
Ploom volume increased by 40% year-on-year to 5.9 billion units, with Ploom now available in 23 markets.
Processed Food Business Performance
Processed food business revenue increased by JPY 2 billion, driven by price revisions and steady sales growth in the seasoning business. AOP increased year-on-year due to revenue growth.
Vector Acquisition
The acquisition of Vector Group is expected to significantly increase JT's market share in the U.S. from 2.4% to 8.2%, adding approximately 9 billion units of sales volume in the U.S.