Sales to outside customers increased to 164,988 million yen (up 5.2% year-on-year).
Sales were brisk for "Rohto V5" supplements, new lip balm products,
"Hadalabo" skincare products, "Gyutto", which is a
new hair mask product, "CareCera" skincare products, sunscreens,
and high-end eye drops. Among the domestic group companies, Rohto Nitten
Co., Ltd. contributed to sales growth.
Segment profit (operating income basis) decreased to 22,453 million yen
(down 8.1% year-on-year) due to a rising cost of sales ratio as well as
a planned increase in the selling, general and administrative expenses,
including research and development expenses.