Revenue and Profit Increase
Bridgestone achieved a year-on-year increase in both revenue and adjusted operating profit, with revenue approximately JPY4.4 trillion and adjusted operating profit approximately JPY480 billion.
Cost Reduction Initiatives
Global business cost reduction initiatives yielded about JPY75 billion, supporting business performance.
Strong Performance in North America
North American business increased in both revenue and profit versus the prior year, with sales of ultra-high rim diameter tires at 112% of the prior year.
Premium Tire Business Success
The premium tire business secured an adjusted operating profit margin of 14%.
Specialty Tire Solutions Growth
Profit increased in Specialties Tire Solutions, including mining and aircraft tires, with a profit margin improvement to 22.3%.
Shareholder Returns
A share buyback of up to 75 million shares at the cost of JPY300 billion and an increased dividend payout ratio to 50% were announced.