Ajinomoto Co., Inc.: Consolidated Results
Ajinomoto Co., Inc.: Consolidated Results
Consolidated Results
IFRS
This document has been translated from the original Japanese as a guide for non-Japanese investors.
It contains forward-looking statements based on a number of assumptions and judgements made by
management considering information currently available. Actual financial results may differ depending
on a number of factors, including changing economic conditions, legislative and regulatory
developments, delay in new product launches, and pricing and product initiatives of competitors.
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SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS [IFRS] (Consolidated)
First half results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024
1. Consolidated Financial Results for First Half Ended September 30, 2023
(1) Consolidated Operating Results
(Millions of yen)
First half ended First half ended
September 30, 2023 September 30, 2022
Change % Change %
Sales ............................................................................ 688,004 4.3 659,853 19.9
Business profit ............................................................. 76,556 3.0 74,316 7.2
Profit before income taxes ........................................... 70,125 2.9 68,169 (14.5)
Profit ............................................................................ 51,261 2.8 49,855 (13.6)
Profit attributable to owners of the parent company ..... 46,457 (1.2) 47,025 (13.2)
Basic earnings per share (yen) ...................................... ¥88.80 — ¥87.66 —
Diluted earnings per share (yen) ................................... ¥88.77 — ¥87.66 —
“Change %” indicates the percentage change compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year.
Note: Upon the adoption of IFRS, the Ajinomoto Group has introduced “business profit” as a new profit level that will better
enable investors, the Board of Directors, and the Management Committee to grasp the core business results and future
outlook of each business while also facilitating continual evaluation of the Group’s business portfolio by the Board of
Directors and the Management Committee. “Business profit” is defined as sales and share of profit of associates and joint
ventures minus cost of sales, selling expenses, research and development expenses, and general and administrative
expenses. Business profit does not include other operating income or other operating expenses.
2. Dividends
Fiscal year ending
Fiscal year ended Fiscal year ending
March 31, 2024
March 31, 2023 March 31, 2024
(forecast)
Dividend per share
Interim (yen) ...................................................... ¥31.00 ¥37.00
Year-end (yen) ................................................... ¥37.00 ¥37.00
Annual (yen) ...................................................... ¥68.00 ¥74.00
Note: Revisions from the last forecast released: None
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3. Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2024
(Millions of yen)
Fiscal year ending March 31, 2024
Change %
Sales ................................................................................. 1,465,000 7.8
Business profit .................................................................. 150,000 10.8
Profit attributable to owners of the parent company .......... 100,000 6.3
Basic earnings per share (yen) ......................................... ¥191.73 —
“Change %” indicates the percentage change compared to the previous fiscal year.
Note: Revisions from the last forecast released: Yes
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Notes:
(1) Changes in significant subsidiaries during the period (Changes in specified subsidiaries resulting in a change
in consolidation scope): None
The summary of quarterly financial statements is not subject to quarterly review by certified public accountants or an audit
firm.
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Table of contents
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1. Qualitative Information on the First Half Consolidated Results
Upon the adoption of IFRS, the Ajinomoto Group has introduced "business profit” as a new profit level that will
better enable investors, the Board of Directors, and the Management Committee to grasp the core business
results and future outlook of each business while also facilitating continual evaluation of the Group’s business
portfolio by the Board of Directors and the Management Committee. “Business profit” is defined as sales and
share of profit of associates and joint ventures minus cost of sales, selling expenses, research and
development expenses, and general and administrative expenses. Business profit does not include other
operating income or other operating expenses.
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Overview by segment
Sales and business profit by segment are summarized below.
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1) Seasonings and Foods
In the Seasonings and Foods segment, sales increased 8.6% year-on-year, or ¥31.9 billion, to ¥404.7
billion, mainly because of increases in unit sales prices and the effect of currency translation. Segment
business profit increased 29.8% year-on-year, or ¥13.1 billion, to ¥57.1 billion, due primarily to the effect
of increased revenue.
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2) Frozen Foods
Frozen Foods segment sales increased 6.2% year-on-year, or ¥7.9 billion, to ¥136.5 billion, owing to the
increase of unit sales prices, the effect of currency translation, and other factors. Segment business profit
increased ¥6.1 billion year-on-year, to ¥6.6 billion, because of increased revenue, the effects of structural
reforms, and other factors.
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3) Healthcare and Others
Healthcare and Others segment sales decreased 8.0% year-on-year, or ¥12.1 billion, to ¥139.5 billion,
owing to a decrease in sales of Functional Materials (electronic materials and others), and amino acids for
pharmaceuticals and foods as well as other factors. Segment business profit decreased 62.0% year-on-
year, or ¥17.9 billion, to ¥10.9 billion due to lower profit for both Functional Materials (electronic materials
and others) and Bio-Pharma Services & Ingredients.
4) Other
In the Other segment, sales increased 5.7% year-on-year, or ¥0.3 billion, to ¥7.2 billion. Segment business
profit increased 92.2% year-on-year, or ¥0.8 billion, to ¥1.7 billion.
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(2) Overview of Financial Position
As of September 30, 2023, the Company’s consolidated total assets stood at ¥1,644.8 billion, an increase of
¥133.0 billion from ¥1,511.7 billion at the end of the previous fiscal year on March 31, 2023. The main reasons
for this were an increase in assets owing to the effect of currency translation and increases in inventories and
cash and cash equivalents.
Total liabilities came to ¥771.6 billion, ¥82.8 billion more than the ¥688.7 billion at the end of the previous
fiscal year, mainly due to an increase in interest-bearing debt. Interest-bearing debt totaled ¥427.7 billion, an
increase of ¥91.2 billion from the end of the previous fiscal year, due to commercial papers, the issuance of
sustainability-linked bonds, and other.
Total equity as of September 30, 2023 was ¥50.1 billion more than at the end of the previous fiscal year,
mainly due to an increase in exchange differences on translation of foreign operations in conjunction with the
depreciation of the yen, despite a decrease in capital surplus associated with the purchase and retirement of
treasury stock. Equity attributable to owners of the parent company, which is total equity minus non-controlling
interests, totaled ¥812.5 billion, and the equity ratio attributable to owners of the parent company was 49.4%.
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2. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes
(Millions of yen)
As of September 30, 2023 As of March 31, 2023
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 165,584 132,777
Trade and other receivables 175,972 163,714
Other financial assets 15,989 12,312
Inventories 311,052 269,822
Income taxes receivable 16,778 12,674
Others 21,300 24,235
Subtotal 706,678 615,537
Assets of disposal groups classified as held for
— —
sale
Total current assets 706,678 615,537
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 550,649 536,565
Intangible assets 66,189 65,916
Goodwill 99,101 92,114
Investments in associates and joint ventures 124,930 119,825
Long-term financial assets 58,870 53,749
Deferred tax assets 8,860 8,969
Others 29,533 19,056
Total non-current assets 938,136 896,197
Total assets 1,644,814 1,511,734
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(Millions of yen)
As of September 30, 2023 As of March 31, 2023
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 190,619 197,981
Short-term borrowings 9,331 12,599
Commercial papers 70,000 —
Current portion of bonds payable 19,994 19,988
Current portion of long-term borrowings 37,344 16,733
Other financial liabilities 13,385 11,084
Short-term employee benefits 42,774 42,141
Provisions 1,539 7,723
Income taxes payable 15,704 15,990
Others 12,487 15,402
Subtotal 413,180 339,644
Liabilities of disposal groups classified as held
— —
for sale
Total current liabilities 413,180 339,644
Non-current liabilities
Corporate bonds 149,597 119,696
Long-term borrowings 93,765 119,548
Other financial liabilities 53,786 54,984
Long-term employee benefits 28,398 26,568
Provisions 3,847 3,499
Deferred tax liabilities 26,000 22,361
Others 3,079 2,461
Total non-current liabilities 358,475 349,120
Total liabilities 771,655 688,765
Equity
Common stock 79,863 79,863
Capital surplus (45,481) —
Treasury stock (8,063) (1,342)
Retained earnings 680,103 652,307
Other components of equity 106,122 37,848
Other components of equity related to
— —
disposal groups classified as held for sale
Equity attributable to owners of the parent
812,545 768,676
company
Non-controlling interests 60,613 54,292
Total equity 873,158 822,968
Total liabilities and equity 1,644,814 1,511,734
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(2) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
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(3) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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Segment Information
(1) Overview of reportable segments
The Group’s reportable segments are categorized primarily by product lines. There are three reportable segments:
Seasonings and Foods, Frozen Foods, and Healthcare and Others.
Each reportable segment is a component of the Group for which separate financial information is available and
evaluated regularly by the Management Committee in determining the allocation of management resources and in
assessing performance.
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Others Feed-use amino acids,
Direct marketing (Fundamental Foods (Glyna®, Amino Aile®), etc.),
Sports nutrition (Supplement (amino VITAL®), etc.),
Personal care ingredients (amino acid-based mild surfactants
Amisoft®, Amilite®, amino acid-based alternatives to plastic
microbeads, the Amihope® SB series, etc.),
Medical foods, Crop services, etc.
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(2) Sales and profits by segment
The Group’s sales and profits by reportable segment are as follows.
Inter-segment sales and transfers are primarily based on transaction prices with third parties.
First half ended September 30, 2023 (April 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023)
(Millions of yen)
As included in
Reportable segment
consolidated
Other1 Total Adjustments2
Seasonings Frozen Healthcare and statements of
and Foods Foods Others income
Sales
Sales to third parties 404,716 136,526 139,517 7,243 688,004 — 688,004
Inter-segment sales and
3,470 25 1,719 11,055 16,271 (16,271) —
transfers
Total sales 408,186 136,552 141,237 18,299 704,275 (16,271) 688,004
Share of profit of associates
(889) — (32) 2,208 1,286 — 1,286
and joint ventures
Segment profit or loss
57,137 6,699 10,966 1,752 76,556 — 76,556
(Business profit or loss)
Other operating income 2,664
Other operating expense (6,563)
Operating profit 72,658
Financial income 3,775
Financial expense (6,308)
Profit before income taxes 70,125
1. Other includes the tie-up and other service-related businesses.
2. Corporate expenses are not attributable to specific reportable segments and are allocated to each reportable segment based on
reasonable criteria. Corporate expenses mainly relate to the parent company’s administrative divisions.
First half ended September 30, 2022 (April 1, 2022 to September 30, 2022)
(Millions of yen)
As included in
Reportable segment
1 2
consolidated
Other Total Adjustments
Seasonings Frozen Healthcare and statements of
and Foods Foods Others income
Sales
Sales to third parties 372,797 128,574 151,627 6,854 659,853 — 659,853
Inter-segment sales and
3,606 65 1,602 11,959 17,234 (17,234) —
transfers
Total sales 376,403 128,640 153,230 18,813 677,087 (17,234) 659,853
Share of profit of associates
1,148 — 7 1,630 2,785 — 2,785
and joint ventures
Segment profit or loss
44,008 516 28,879 911 74,316 — 74,316
(Business profit or loss)
Other operating income 4,007
Other operating expense (4,718)
Operating profit 73,605
Financial income 4,548
Financial expense (9,984)
Profit before income taxes 68,169
1. Other includes the tie-up and other service-related businesses.
2. Corporate expenses are not attributable to specific reportable segments and are allocated to each reportable segment based on
reasonable criteria. Corporate expenses mainly relate to the parent company’s administrative divisions.
Note: In the current fiscal year, the method for allocating shared expenses such as R&D expenses has been changed in order to
better evaluate the business performance of each reportable segment, and the segment profit for the fiscal year ended March 31,
2023 was changed retrospectively.
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Significant Subsequent Events
Not applicable
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