Month: 2025-05

- Order intake grew YoY in all segments, with largest gains in GTCC in Energy Systems and Metals Machinery in Plants & Infrastructure Systems.- Revenue increased YoY in Energy Systems, Plants & Infrastructure Systems, and Aircraft, Defense & Space, with largest contributions from Defense & Space.- Business profit rose YoY in Energy Systems, Plants & Infrastructure Systems, and Aircraft, Defense & Space due to higher revenue, improved margins, positive impact from yen depreciation, as well as gains on fixed asset sales.- Net income increased YoY due to strong business profit results.- Free cash flow grew YoY due to large advances received accompanying new project orders.- Announced a ¥3/share YoY increase in full-year dividends to ¥23/share.- Issued FY2025 guidance aiming for ¥5.4 trillion in revenue, ¥420 billion in business profit, and ¥24/share in full-year dividends.TOKYO, May 9, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI, TSE Code: 7011) announced that order intake increased 5.8% year-on-year to ¥7,071.2 billion in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. Revenue rose 7.9% to ¥5,027.1 billion year-on-year, resulting in profit from business activities (business profit) of ¥383.1 billion, a 35.6% increase over the previous fiscal year, which represents a profit margin of 7.6%. Profit attributable to owners of parent (net income) was ¥245.4 billion, an increase of 10.6% year-on-year, with a profit margin of 4.9%. EBITDA was ¥541.3 billion, a 25.1% increase over FY2023, with an EBITDA margin of 10.8%, up 1.5 percentage points year-on-year.In Energy, order intake increased by ¥210.2 billion YoY, which reflected continued strong demand in Gas Turbine Combined Cycle (GTCC) and Aero Engines. Contracts for 25 large frame gas turbine units were concluded during FY2024, the majority of which were from customers in the Americas. Revenue increased by ¥92.1 billion YoY. The largest gains were seen in GTCC, which worked to execute its sizeable backlog, and Aero Engines. Segment business profit increased by ¥55.4 billion YoY due to increased revenue and higher margins in GTCC, as well as increased revenue and the rebound from one-time expenses incurred in FY2023 in Aero Engines, together with stable performance in Nuclear Power.In P&I, order intake and revenue increased by ¥117.0 billion YoY and ¥18.8 billion YoY, respectively, due to favorable performance in Metals Machinery and Machinery Systems. Higher revenue and margins in Metals Machinery and increased revenue in Machinery Systems helped to raise segment business profit by ¥14.8 billion YoY.In LT&D, revenue decreased by ¥7.4 billion YoY due to a contraction in units sold in Logistics Systems despite increased sales in Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC). The decrease in units sold in Logistics System combined with additional costs from supply chain disruption in Turbochargers resulted in a ¥23.4 billion YoY decrease in segment business profit.In ADS, order intake increased by ¥31.4 billion YoY due to slightly higher order intake for Naval Ships and Space Systems within Defense & Space. Revenue increased by ¥239.0 billion YoY, mainly in Defense & Space. Increased revenue and higher margins in Defense & Space served to increase segment business profit by ¥27.2 billion YoY.FY2025 Earnings ForecastMHI issued guidance for the period ending March 31, 2026. The forecast targets further increases in revenue, business profit, and net income over FY2024 actual. The main driver of revenue growth is expected to be Defense & Space in ADS, which is working to execute on a large order backlog accumulated since FY2023. Higher revenue and improved project margins will contribute to an increase in business profit. A full-year dividend of ¥24/share is planned.CFO Message"FY2024 was truly a remarkable year, with many of our businesses performing beyond expectations, which allowed us to report record figures in terms of order intake, revenue, net income, and free cash flow - this following what was by all accounts an extremely robust FY2023," said Hisato Kozawa, MHI's Chief Financial Officer. He continued: "Regarding order intake, GTCC and Aero Engines in Energy, and Metals Machinery in P&I were star performers, and Defense & Space nearly matched the large order intake booked in FY2023. As a result, total orders in FY2024 exceeded the high bar set in the previous fiscal year. Revenue increased in Energy, P&I, and ADS, which were executing on substantial order backlogs. Increased revenue, improved margins, the positive impact from yen depreciation, as well as gains on fixed asset sales drove the large profit growth seen during this period."Today, we have also announced our earnings forecast for FY2025, which projects another record year for revenue and net income," Kozawa went on. "Strong progress in project execution in GTCC and Defense, together with continued high demand in Aero Engines and HVAC, as well as a certain amount of recovery in Logistics Systems and Commercial Aviation will drive this revenue growth. Higher revenue combined with better margins will allow us to achieve ¥420 billion in business profit at a margin of 7.8%. In closing, please note that our earnings forecast does not reflect potential impact from the recent increase in global economic uncertainty, including that associated with tariffs. That said, we will aim to minimize any negative impact with a variety of countermeasures, such as negotiating cost passthroughs with our customers."About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

KYOTO, Japan, May 9, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Valuufy, a pioneering value measurement startup, has been selected by a global tech powerhouse and member of the 'Magnificent Seven’ to carry out a comprehensive environmental impact assessment. The engagement, which began in March 2025, represents a significant milestone for the young Kyoto-based value creation specialist.The project is based on the ValuuCompass™, an evolutionary system that transparently assesses impact and value creation for nature, one of the system's seven stakeholders, and benchmarks the results against other leaders in the market. The client will receive the assessment and analysis later this month, with actionable insights on environmental performance across multiple dimensions.Directing Sustainabiliy towards Value CreationKyle Barnes, CEO of Valuufy, said, "For a startup, especially from Japan, securing a major American tech giant as a client is extraordinary. This speaks clearly on how our approach resonates with forward-thinking organizations. We've built ValuuCompass on a solid foundation of academic rigour and practical business value -- and that company responded to this combination."Addressing Critical Gaps in Sustainability MeasurementThe tech heavy selected Valuufy after evaluating multiple sustainability assessment solutions. "Gaps and discrepancies exist in current sustainability benchmarking when factoring environmental and social considerations. We appreciate how Valuufy systematically evaluates all relevant topic areas using best in class industry standards coupled with a data-driven, quantifiable approach to derive actionable insights," noted a company representative.Breaking New Ground in Precision and Performance BenchmarkingDr Philip Sugai, Director of Research at Valuufy, said, "What sets ValuuCompass apart is its unparalleled level of detail and methodological rigor. Unlike current frameworks that offer broad sustainability disclosure topics, we've developed specific, measurable subgoals for each objective. This granular approach enables something that's been largely unattainable with existing frameworks – genuine benchmarking across companies and industries.""Traditional ESG frameworks mainly look back on what companies have already reported," Sugai continued. "Our work focuses on the future and what matters most to business leaders -- identifying specific opportunities to create value and reduce risk across their entire stakeholder ecosystem. For technology companies with complex global value chains, this perspective is particularly valuable."Directing Sustainabiliy toward Value CreationThis client relationship underscores a growing shift in how leading companies approach sustainability -- moving beyond compliance reporting toward strategic value creation. Technology companies in particular face increasing pressure to demonstrate meaningful environmental improvements while maintaining competitive advantage.Stated Barnes, "Future market leaders understand that sustainability isn't separate from business strategy -- it's central to it. When organizations can quantify their impact and benchmark against competitors, sustainability becomes a concrete business advantage rather than a vague aspiration. It's a fundamental shift from sustainability as compliance to sustainability as value creation."About ValuufyValuufy, Inc. transforms how organizations measure and create sustainable value. Founded in 2024, Valuufy is a registered startup in Kyoto, Japan, emerging from the Value Research Center at Doshisha University and more than ten years academic value research. The groundbreaking ValuuCompass™ provides a comprehensive system for assessing impact and value creation across seven stakeholder dimensions, transforming sustainability from regulatory compliance into strategic competitive advantage. Led by an international team from Japan, Germany, Sweden & USA, Valuufy helps businesses identify hidden risks, uncover growth opportunities, and create measurable value through sustainability. Visit https://valuufy.com and follow us at https://linkedin.com/company/valuufy/Contact Information:Kyle BarnesCEO, Valuufynews@valuufy.com Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HIROSHIMA, Japan, May 9, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) today announced an agreement was reached with Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for charging ports on the company’s battery electric vehicles (BEV) launched in Japan from 2027 onward.Mazda adopted NACS to provide customers with greater convenience by a broader range of charging options. This will provide Mazda BEV customers with access to Tesla Superchargers across Japan. Mazda BEVs will be compatible with other charging standards besides NACS with the use of adapters.Mazda will continue to pursue the 'Joy of Driving' under its core value, “Human Centric”, and aim to deliver 'Joy of Living' by creating moving experiences in customers' daily lives. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.