Hikma Pharmaceuticals shares fell sharply during early London trading on Thursday after Brookfield Private Capital confirmed it does not intend to pursue an acquisition of the FTSE 100-listed drugmaker.
TotalEnergies has secured two major power purchase agreements with Airbus to supply 3.3 TWh of renewable electricity to the aircraft manufacturer’s primary operations in Germany and the United Kingdom. Starting in 2027, the clean power solution will utilize a new 200 MW renewable portfolio to meet approximately half of the electricity demand across the targeted sites.
Kuaishou Technology has launched an upgraded version of its Kling AI video generator, introducing enhanced character realism and native multilingual audio capabilities to maintain its edge in the global generative media market.
Tokyo-based IT services provider Future Corp. (4722.TO) reported a double-digit increase in annual net profit for the fiscal year ending December 31, reaching ¥11.71 billion. The results, released under Japanese accounting standards, underscore a period of steady expansion for the firm as it scales its consulting and systems integration business.
Zeria Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. reported a sharp decline in net profit to ¥5.55 billion for the nine months ended Dec. 31, down from ¥8.23 billion a year earlier, as the Japanese drugmaker grappled with stagnant revenue and shrinking margins.
Arisawa Manufacturing Co. Ltd. reported a nine-month net profit of ¥2.98 billion, representing a slight decrease from the previous year despite a significant uptick in top-line revenue. The Japanese manufacturer’s results for the period ending December 31 highlight a period of operational growth tempered by tightening pretax margins.
SIGMAXYZ Inc. (6088.TO) reported a resilient nine-month performance ending December 31, with net profit reaching 3.27 billion yen despite a year-on-year decline in total revenue. The Tokyo-listed consulting group saw its operational efficiency rise, effectively offsetting a contraction in the top line as it navigates a shifting Japanese professional services market.
Nippon Tungsten Co. Ltd. reported a steady net profit of ¥543 million for the nine months ended December 31, matching its performance from the previous year despite a contraction in top-line revenue and operating income. The results, released under Japanese accounting standards, highlight the company's ability to maintain bottom-line stability even as industrial margins face downward pressure.
Tokyo-based packaging and industrial materials manufacturer Fujimori Kogyo Co. Ltd. reported a significant rise in profitability for the nine months ended Dec. 31, with net income climbing to ¥6.51 billion. The results, underpinned by steady revenue growth, reflect the company's resilience in a fluctuating industrial market.
Kyoei Tanker Co. Ltd. reported a sharp decline in nine-month net profit to ¥443 million, down from ¥4.91 billion a year earlier, even as the Japanese shipping firm saw a modest uptick in top-line revenue.
Japanese construction firm Ohmoto Gumi Co. Ltd. reported a significant decline in net profit for the nine months ended December 31, even as total revenue climbed by 14%, reflecting a challenging environment for bottom-line growth.
Care Service Co. Ltd. (2425.TO) reported a net profit of ¥77.00 million for the nine-month period ending December 31, according to its latest financial disclosure. The Tokyo-listed firm generated revenue of ¥6.97 billion during the three quarters, maintaining steady top-line momentum under Japanese accounting standards.
Japanese pharmaceutical distributor Chukyo Iyakuhin Co. Ltd. reported a significant bottom-line improvement for the nine months ending December 31, with net profit climbing to ¥218 million. The results, underpinned by a rise in total revenue to ¥5.25 billion, reflect a period of strengthened operational efficiency for the Nagoya-based firm.
Tokyo-based developer Urbanet Corp. Co. Ltd. swung to a significant profit in the first half of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, driven by a massive surge in top-line growth. The company reported a net profit of ¥1.91 billion, marking a sharp reversal from the ¥210 million loss recorded during the same period the previous year.
Tamai Steamship Co. Ltd. reported a sharp decline in its nine-month bottom line, with net profit falling to ¥224 million from ¥2.05 billion a year earlier. The Japanese shipping firm faced significant headwinds during the period ending Dec. 31, as both revenue and operating margins tightened compared to the previous fiscal year.
Fuji Pharma Co. Ltd. reported a sharp contraction in first-quarter net profit for the period ended December 31, despite achieving significant gains in both revenue and operating income. The Japanese drugmaker’s net income fell to ¥324.00 million, down from ¥991.00 million a year earlier, according to the company’s latest financial results.
Sasol, the South African energy and chemicals giant, warned of a significant decline in first-half earnings for fiscal 2026, driven by a sharp retreat in Brent crude prices and a softening chemicals market. The group expects its performance for the period ending Dec. 31 to be weighed down by nearly $500 million in asset impairments despite gains in refining margins and operational efficiency.
Tokyo-listed kitchen and bathroom equipment manufacturer Cleanup Corp. reported a sharp rise in its nine-month earnings, with net profit nearly doubling to ¥3.08 billion for the period ending December 31, 2024. The results reflect a significant improvement in operational efficiency and steady revenue growth compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year.
ISE Chemicals Corp. reported a sharp increase in full-year earnings for the period ending December 31, driven by a double-digit rise in top-line revenue. The Japanese specialty chemicals manufacturer saw its net profit climb to Y6.50 billion, up from Y5.07 billion in the previous year, according to the company’s latest financial filing.
Leader Electronics Corp. reported a significantly narrowed net loss for the nine months ended December 31, 2024, trimming its deficit to ¥125.00 million from the ¥280.00 million loss recorded during the same period last year. The Yokohama-based manufacturer saw a modest recovery in top-line growth, signaling a stabilization in its financial trajectory despite remaining in the red.
Yum China’s Hong Kong-listed shares surged to their highest level in over two years on Thursday, following a fourth-quarter earnings report that surpassed market expectations. The Shanghai-based operator of KFC and Pizza Hut saw its stock climb as much as 9.0% to 427.80 Hong Kong dollars as investors reacted to resilient sales growth and aggressive expansion plans in the world’s second-largest economy.
Indonesia’s economy maintained its steady 5% trajectory in 2025, buoyed by resilient consumer spending and a late-year surge in activity. Data released by the national statistics agency on Thursday showed gross domestic product expanded 5.11% over the year, surpassing 2024's performance and landing firmly within the central bank’s target range.
Intage Holdings Inc. reported a sharp decline in net profit for the first half of the fiscal year ending December 31, even as the Japanese marketing research firm saw its core operating income climb. The Tokyo-listed company posted a net profit of ¥1.22 billion, down from ¥2.02 billion in the previous year, highlighting a period where bottom-line performance decoupled from operational efficiency.
Japanese firm Daitobo Co. Ltd. reported a significant jump in net income for the nine months ending December 31, navigating a broader decline in revenue and operating margins to deliver improved value for shareholders.
Fuji Latex Co. Ltd. reported a sharp increase in operating and pretax profits for the nine months ended December 31, even as total revenue and net income experienced slight year-over-year declines.
Japanese railway and retail conglomerate Sotetsu Holdings Inc. reported a decline in net profit to 20.38 billion yen for the nine months ending December 31, down from 23.06 billion yen a year earlier. The results highlight a tightening of margins across the group’s diversified operations despite revenue remaining largely stable.
Tokyo-listed UEX Ltd. reported a significant decline in profitability for the nine-month period ended Dec. 31, 2024, as contracting revenues and margin pressure weighed on the bottom line. The company's net profit fell to 531 million yen, a sharp drop from the 864 million yen recorded during the same period a year earlier.
Tokai Senko K.K. reported a significant jump in net profit for the nine months ending December 31, even as the company navigated a decline in overall revenue and operating income. The Japanese firm posted a net profit of Y209.00 million, a sharp increase from the Y168.00 million recorded during the same period the previous year.
Japanese interior materials manufacturer TOLI Corp reported a net profit of ¥2.48 billion for the nine months ending Dec. 31, 2024, marking a significant increase from the ¥1.66 billion recorded during the same period last year.
Japanese shipping firm Iino Kaiun Kaisha Ltd. reported a decline in nine-month net profit to ¥12.68 billion, down from ¥14.18 billion a year earlier, as the company grappled with a double-digit slide in revenue.
