Message from the President
During the current interim consolidated accounting period (April 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025), the Japanese economy saw some improvement in the income environment due to wage increases. However, real wages remained negative, and personal consumption remained sluggish due to consumers' thriftiness and reluctance to spend. Furthermore, the outlook remains uncertain due to global political instability, U.S. trade policies, and China's economic slowdown.
Under these business conditions, our Group has designated this period as the “Three Years of Reinvention” in our mid-term management plan “VISION 2030 stage2,” launched this fiscal year. This initiative aims to “build a sustainable business foundation and become a company consistently chosen globally.” We have begun strengthening and expanding our Functional Solutions and Medical segment, while also initiating structural reforms in our Apparel and Life Create segment.
Sales decreased by 2,059 million yen due to the impact of sales from electronic components business, which were discontinued at the end of the previous fiscal year, and stagnant demand for plastic film both domestically and internationally.
Operating profit decreased by 379 million yen due to increased fixed costs in the Medical segment and reduced sales volume coupled with rising costs in the Apparel segment. Ordinary profit decreased by 462 million yen. Furthermore, net loss attributable to owners of the parent for the interim period decreased by 3,615 million yen, primarily due to the impact of business restructuring expenses recorded in the Apparel segment during the first quarter.
Despite the ongoing challenging business environment, we will continue to provide the unique “Comfort” only Gunze can deliver, advance fundamental reforms, and strive to enhance corporate value by transforming ourselves into a company capable of sustainable growth.
We kindly request the continued support and encouragement of our shareholders.
PresidentGUNZE LIMITED