Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd.
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Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd. Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
1-1-19 Higashi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, 105- The company reported revenues of US$3,483.37
Headquarters Address
0021,Japan million during 2011, with a CAGR of 10.71% during
2007–2011. Its revenue grew at an annual rate of
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5.25% over the previous fiscal year. In 2011, the
company recorded an operating margin of 5.28%, as
Fax N/A against 5.32% in 2010.
Website www.yakult.co.jp
Revenue and Margins
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange 2267, The Tokyo Stock Exchange
Number of Employees 17,458
Fiscal Year End March
Revenue (in US$ million) 3,483.37
Revenue (in JPY million) 305,944.00
SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses
Diversified Global Presence Declining Market Share in Sector
Focused R&D Operations Downsizing Manufacturing Plants
Strong Growth Prospects
Yakult’s Oncology Products
Opportunities Threats
Changing Demographics Industry Consolidation
Entry into New Geographies Rising Prices for Raw Materials
Growing Incidence of Oncology
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Business Analysis ................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Company Overview ................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Business Description ..............................................................................................................................................5
1.3 Major Products and Services .................................................................................................................................7
2 Analysis of Key Performance Indicators ............................................................................................... 9
2.1 Five Year Snapshot: Overview of Financial and Operational Performance Indicators ..........................................9
2.2 Key Financial Performance Indicators .................................................................................................................12
2.2.1 Revenue and Operating Profit .........................................................................................................................12
2.2.2 Asset, Liabilities and Capex .............................................................................................................................13
2.2.3 Operational Efficiency ......................................................................................................................................14
2.2.4 Solvency ..........................................................................................................................................................15
2.2.5 Valuation ..........................................................................................................................................................16
2.3 Key Competitors ...................................................................................................................................................17
3 Mergers & Acquisitions and Partnerships ........................................................................................... 18
3.1 M&A and Partnerships Strategy ...........................................................................................................................18
4 Recent Developments ........................................................................................................................... 21
5 SWOT Analysis ...................................................................................................................................... 23
5.1 SWOT Analysis - Overview ..................................................................................................................................23
5.2 Strengths ..............................................................................................................................................................23
5.3 Weaknesses .........................................................................................................................................................24
5.4 Opportunities ........................................................................................................................................................24
5.5 Threats .................................................................................................................................................................25
6 Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd. - Company Statement ................................................................................... 26
7 History .................................................................................................................................................... 28
8 Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd. - Key Employees ........................................................................................... 30
9 Key Employee Biographies................................................................................................................... 31
10 Locations and Subsidiaries .................................................................................................................. 32
10.1 Head Office ..........................................................................................................................................................32
10.2 Other Locations and Subsidiaries ........................................................................................................................32
11 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................ 34
11.1 Methodology .........................................................................................................................................................34
11.2 Ratio Definitions ...................................................................................................................................................34
11.3 Disclaimer.............................................................................................................................................................38
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List of Tables
Table 1: Major Products and Services................................................................................