Ricoh struggles amid costly restructuring drive

Ricoh struggles amid costly restructuring drive

Ricoh’s growth defied challenges but profit took a serious hit as high restructuring costs eroded gains. Ricoh reported an 8.1% increase in overall sales for the half-year ended 30 September, reaching ¥1,202.5 billion ($8.04 billion/ €7.57 billion). However, profits...
Brother: Strong revenue growth amid profit pressures

Brother: Strong revenue growth amid profit pressures

Despite revenue gains, operating and comprehensive profits Brother struggles against rising costs and currency impact. The Japanese electronics firm reported a 6.9% rise in revenue, achieving ¥427.2 billion ($2.85 billion/ €2.70 billion), for the first half of its...
Toshiba Tec sees profit surge amid strategic shift

Toshiba Tec sees profit surge amid strategic shift

Increased business transfer income drives Toshiba Tec’s net profit growth in first half. Toshiba Tec Corporation recorded a marked increase in profit for the first half of FY2024, with net earnings leaping to ¥26.6 billion ($176 million/ €163 million), compared to...
Indian Toners sees modest Q2 growth

Indian Toners sees modest Q2 growth

Earnings rise amid steady toner demand, yet future growth remains a question. Indian Toners & Developers Limited ITDL), a leading producer of toner powder for printers and copiers, reported modest growth for the second quarter and half-year ending September 30,...
Oki’s enterprise solutions boost profits

Oki’s enterprise solutions boost profits

Oki Electric Industry posts substantial gains amid mixed segment performance, leveraging project-based growth to offset electronics headwinds. Oki Electric Industry Co. Ltd (OKI) reports a healthy start to fiscal 2024, achieving significant growth in revenue and...