岩塚製菓株式会社 第65期第2四半期報告書

This document is the quarterly report for the second quarter of the 65th fiscal year of IWATSUKA CONFECTIONERY CO., LTD. The reporting period is from July 1 to September 30, 2017. The company reported sales of 11.668 billion yen, operating profit of 38 million yen, ordinary profit of 880 million yen, and net profit attributable to shareholders of 537 million yen. The market environment remains challenging, particularly in the rice cracker sector, which has seen intensified competition. The company is addressing these challenges through its medium-term management plan 'IWATSUKA Stage-Up 70,' focusing on the use of domestic rice and enhancing brand recognition. Efforts are also being made to improve productivity through automation and reduce defects.