Significant Revenue and Profit Growth
Revenue increased by 17.0% to JPY 1,108.9 billion, and business profit grew by 37.8% to JPY 213.6 billion year-on-year, highlighting strong performance in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical segments.
Nutraceutical Business Expansion
The Nutraceutical business achieved over 20% growth, with revenue increasing in all three categories, notably For Women's Health at 56.9% and For Healthier Life at 25.5%.
Pharmaceutical Business Growth
Revenue in the pharmaceutical business increased by 17.9% year-on-year to JPY 766.7 billion, with significant contributions from products like REXULTI and LONSURF.
Upward Revision of Financial Forecast
The full-year revenue forecast was revised up by JPY 175 billion to JPY 2,315 billion, and business profit was revised up by JPY 60 billion to JPY 390 billion.
Acquisition for Drug Discovery
Announcement of the acquisition of a company in Boston for drug discovery technology, indicating strategic expansion.