logo
  

Yamaha Motor FY Profit Rises

Yamaha Motor Co. (YAMHF.PK) reported that its net income attributable to owners of the parent for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018 was 54.4 billion yen, an increase of 7.7 billion yen, or 16.4%, from the previous fiscal year. Earnings per basic share grew to 291.81 yen from 249.17 yen last year.

Operating income was 48.8 billion yen, an increase of 4.5 billion yen, or 10.2%, from last year.

Consolidated net sales increased 24.7 billion yen or 6.1%, over the previous fiscal year, to 433.0 billion yen.

The forecast for consolidated performance for the year ending March 31, 2019 calls for net sales of 442.0 billion yen, an increase of 2.1%; operating income of 55.0 billion yen, an increase of 12.6%; and net income attributable to owners of parent of 40.0 billion yen, a decrease of 26.4%.

The Company announced that at its Board of Directors Meeting held today, it has decided on candidates for Directors to be proposed at the 194th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders to be held on June 25, 2018, as well as candidates for Executive Officers and Operating Officers to be proposed at the Board of Directors Meeting to be held after the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders.

The company said it will amend the term of office of Executive Officers so that it expires "at the end of the business year ending within one year from his/her election to office" rather than "upon conclusion of the first meeting of the Board of Directors held after the conclusion of the Ordinary General Shareholders' Meeting for the last business year ending within one year from his/her election to office" as set forth in the current Articles of Incorporation.

For comments and feedback contact: editorial@rttnews.com

Business News

Editors Pick
Primal Kitchen is recalling around 2,060 cases of three code dates of Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil as the glass may be prone to breakage, causing the product to spill, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration noted. The recall involves 750mL Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil with an individual package UPC of 8-5523200719-4. Tesla Inc. has cut prices across its various models in China, after similar cuts in the United States, as the luxury electric car maker is struggling with slower demand and severe competition. On the Nasdaq Stock Exchange, Tesla shares were down 3.4 percent in the initial trading, at $142.05. Miami, Florida-based Infinite Herbs LLC is recalling select fresh organic basil citing potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration said. The recall was initiated after the FDA notified the company that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or CDC has reported that 12 illnesses are likely related to these products.

First quarter growth data from China gained the maximum focus this week as trends in the massive emerging economy impact its trading partners. Elsewhere, the IMF released its latest global macroeconomic projections. Read our story to find out why comments from the Fed Chair Powell damped rate cut expectations. Meanwhile, there was some survey data that kindled hopes of a recovery in manufacturing. In the U.K., inflation data for March revealed some confusing trends.

View More Videos
Follow RTT