Revenue decreased 2.7% to JPY 1,030.2 billion.
The effects of COVID-19 were most prevalent from April to June 2020 and is estimated to have had a negative impact of about JPY 35 billion (over 3%).
Adjusted operating profit at constant currency increased 7.5% to JPY 309.3 billion.
On a reported basis, adjusted operating profit was almost flat at JPY 287.6 billion.
Operating profit decreased 19.1% to JPY 252.0 billion.
Profit attributable to owners of the parent company decreased 23.8% to JPY 172.5 billion.
The Company announced to offer an interim dividend of JPY 77.
FY forecasts are revised taking into account the performance in the first half of 2020, COVID-19 effects and revised assumptions of foreign currencies.
Adjusted operating profit at constant currency is revised downward by JPY 7 billion.
Forecasts are revised for adjusted operating profit on a reported basis (down JPY 46 billion), operating profit (down JPY 49 billion) and profit attributable to owners of the parent (down JPY 19 billion), mainly due to the negative effects of foreign currencies.
As announced in the initial forecast, the Company plans to offer an annual dividend of JPY 154.
Please refer to the Earnings Report below for more details. [...]