Consolidated Net Income Increase
Consolidated net income for the nine months ended December 31, 2024, was JPY827.4 billion, up JPY130.8 billion year-over-year.
Food Industry Segment Profit Surge
Profits in the food industry segment increased by JPY82.6 billion from JPY3.7 billion year-over-year to JPY86.3 billion.
Smart Life Creation Segment Growth
Profits increased by JPY90.7 billion from JPY83.2 billion year-over-year to JPY173.9 billion in the smart life creation segment.
Cash Flow Management and Investments
Adjusted free cash flow was a positive JPY444.3 billion. The company plans to use an additional JPY0.4 trillion from free cash flow for investments and shareholder returns.
Mineral Resources Segment Forecast Increase
The forecast for the mineral resources segment was revised up by JPY20 billion to JPY235 billion due to increased dividend income from the copper business.