Global Revenue Increase
Global revenue increased year-on-year due to expanded sales of passenger HRD tires for replacement, steady sales of off-the-road tires for mining vehicles, and favorable foreign exchange rates.
Profit Increase in Asia and Specialties
Asia Pacific, India, and China businesses, as well as specialties such as mining and aircraft tires, reported year-on-year profit gains.
Solutions Business Growth
Solutions business sales grew 110% year-on-year, primarily in mining and aviation solutions.
Specialty Segment Profitability
Sales of off-road tires for mining vehicles were significantly profitable, with a margin improvement of 1.3 points to 22.6%.
Strong Cash Flow Management
Free cash flow was maintained at JPY 108.9 billion, similar to last year, aided by cash inflows from sales of fixed assets.