The forecast data presented herein reflects assumed results based on conditions that are subject to change. KITZ Corporation does not make representations as to, or warrant, in whole or in part, the attainment or realization of any of the forecasted results presented in this document. Numerical figures presented herein are rounded down.
Increased by 17.3% YoY on the back of price revisions, strong performance in Semiconductor Equipment, recovery in the Americas and ASEAN markets, and forex effects
Brass Bar Manufacturing Business
Increased by 18.8% YoY led by higher sales prices from higher raw material prices and sales volume growth
ROE
10.0%
YoY：+3.6P
vs. Plan：+1.0P
FY2021 Result : 6.4%
Operating Income
¥11.0 Billion
YoY：+22.9%
vs. Plan：+5.3%
Valve Manufacturing Business
Increased by 23.9% YoY due to strong performance in Semiconductor Equipment and profit growth from sales growth in Japan and overseas followed by the market recovery
Brass Bar Manufacturing Business
Decreased by 66.6% YoY as a result of a defect in furnace renewal work in Q1, a decline in sales prices due to a sharp drop in raw material prices, and higher energy costs in Q3
Annual Dividend
¥33 per share
YoY：¥+13
Record high dividend with a further ¥2 increase in year-end
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KITZ CORPORATION is mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of valves and copper products. The Company operates in two business segments. The Valves segment provides bronze valves, steel valves, valve-related products, as well as filtration-related products. The Rolled Copper segment provides rolled copper products and copper processed products. The others businesses include the operation of hotels, restaurants and others.
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