Consolidated Revenue Growth
Q3 revenue increased 3.8% year-over-year (Oct–Dec 2024). Excluding favorable currency, revenue rose ~1.2%. Management maintained full-year sales guidance at ¥1.3 trillion.
Core Operating Income and Margin Improvement
Core operating income (COI) increased 7.5% year-over-year (ex-currency +4.5%). COI margin expanded by 50 basis points to 14.1%. EBITDA margin also improved by 50 basis points to 23%.
Strong Operating Cash Flow and Financial Actions
Operating cash flow improved ~19% year-to-date (about ¥24 billion). The company refinanced ¥75 billion of hybrid debt in Q3 (¥175 billion refinanced in just over one year), saving nearly 90 basis points in effective interest expense per annum.
Upward Revision to COI Guidance
Core operating income guidance was revised up by ¥8 billion (4.5%) to ¥185 billion; operating income guidance increased by ¥1 billion to ¥178 billion. Net income forecast for the year is ¥110 billion (¥107 billion attributable to parent).
Backlog and Growth-related Projects
Backlog of projects (≥¥500 million) as of Dec 31, 2024 is approximately ¥170 billion, with environment/hydrogen‑related projects accounting for roughly 45% of the backlog, indicating sizable future CapEx-driven growth opportunities.
Strategic Acquisitions to Expand Geographic and Service Footprint
Announced acquisitions: Coregas Group (Australia/New Zealand) and Esteve Teijin Healthcare (Spain). Coregas expected to increase the company’s presence in Australia by ~50% (raising Australia’s share of Asia & Oceania sales from ~30% to ~40%). The Spain homecare acquisition expands European medical/homecare footprint (asset <3% of group revenue). Both deals targeted to close mid‑2025 pending approvals.
Segment Standouts — Europe and U.S.
Europe: revenue ¥83.3 billion, +10.0% YoY (ex-FX +6.9%); segment income ¥15.4 billion, +16.4% YoY (ex-FX +13.2%). U.S.: revenue ¥90.5 billion, +3.3% YoY (but ex-FX -2.1%); segment income ¥13.5 billion, +9.3% YoY (ex-FX +3.4%).
Thermos Business Resilience
Thermos revenue ¥8.0 billion, +3.3% YoY; segment profit ¥1.6 billion, +11.8% YoY (design/product updates helped offset yen-driven cost increases).