First half adjusted operating profit at constant FX increased 5.9% year-on-year, mainly driven by pricing gains in both the international and Japanese domestic tobacco businesses. On a reported basis, adjusted operating profit decreased 9.4% due to unfavorable currency movements.
Operating profit and profit attributable to owners of the parent increased driven by a one-time compensation gain in the pharmaceutical business.
FY2019 forecast for consolidated adjusted operating profit at constant FX remains unchanged.
The Company announced the interim dividend of JPY 77 per share as stated in the “Business Plan 2019.” [...]