Terumo announced buyback of 15K shares (~1% of total outstanding shares) for ¥30B. The company will also conduct a secondary offering of 73M shares in the international markets as 7 of its existing institutional shareholders intend to sell their shares. Pricing are expected on September 10. Buy the dip. Accelerated growth and improved profitability to enhance valuation multiple, going ahead.
SUMMARY
Terumo Corp (4543 JP) has reported record high quarterly revenue and profit in Q1FY25, thanks to strong demand across all the business segments, effects of pricing measures, and favorable Fx.
With the steady progress in profit improvement measures, Q1FY25 gross profit margin (53.3%) reached to its highest level since Q2FY22. Operating and net profit growth outpaced that of revenue.
Amid currency uncertainties and inflation, Terumo has maintained its full-year FY25 guidance issued in May. Growth will be driven by US and Europe owing to the sustained increase in demand.
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