Otsuka Corporation (4768) Earnings: Operating Profit Up 8.0% YoY to JPY 53.08 Billion

Otsuka Corporation (4768) announced its financial results, reporting that operating profit rose 8.0% year-on-year to JPY 53.08 billion. Net sales reached JPY 757.49 billion, a 9.0% increase year-on-year. Ordinary profit increased 9.4% to JPY 54.82 billion, and net income attributable to owners of the parent grew 8.4% to JPY 36.98 billion. The company demonstrated solid revenue and profit growth across the board. Regarding its financial structure, the equity ratio stands at a robust 50.3%, highlighting a high level of financial stability. With interest-bearing debt limited to JPY 5.48 billion and retained earnings accumulating to JPY 376.24 billion, the company maintains a very strong balance sheet. Operating cash flow reached JPY 42.58 billion, free cash flow stood at JPY 22.67 billion, and cash and cash equivalents totaled JPY 258.96 billion, underscoring its solid cash-generating capability.