Note: This document has been translated from the Japanese original for reference purposes only. In the event of any discrepancy between this translated document and the Japanese original, the original shall prevail.
May 12, 2025
Company name: | KAKEN PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD. | |
Stock exchange listing: | Tokyo Stock Exchange | |
Securities code number: | 4521 | |
URL: | https://www.kaken.co.jp/english/ | |
Representative: | Hiroyuki Horiuchi, President and Representative Director | |
Contact: | Yasuhiko Kondo, General Manager of Corporate Communications Department | |
Telephone: | +81-3-5977-5002 | |
Scheduled date of annual general meeting of shareholders: | June 27, 2025 | |
Scheduled date of dividend payment commencement: | June 30, 2025 | |
Scheduled date of annual securities report submission: | June 26, 2025 | |
Supplementary materials for financial results: | Yes | |
Financial results briefing: | Yes (for institutional investors and analysts) | |
(Amounts are rounded down to the nearest million yen)
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Consolidated Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2025 (April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025)
-
Consolidated Operating Results (Percentage indicates year-on-year change)
Net sales
Operating profit
Ordinary profit
Profit attributable to
owners of the parent
(Million yen)
(%)
(Million yen)
(%)
(Million yen)
(%)
(Million yen)
(%)
Year ended March 31, 2025
94,035
30.5
21,034
121.1
21,279
113.8
13,945
73.8
Year ended March 31, 2024
72,044
(1.3)
9,513
18.9
9,951
14.0
8,025
47.5
Note:
Comprehensive income:
Fiscal 2024: ¥ 14,237 million [21.9%]
Fiscal 2023: ¥ 11,684 million [113.4%]
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share
Return on equity
Ratio of ordinary profit to total
assets
Ratio of operating profit to net sales
(Yen)
(Yen)
(%)
(%)
(%)
Year ended March 31, 2025
365.42
-
9.4
11.8
22.4
Year ended March 31, 2024
212.67
-
5.7
5.9
13.2
Reference:
Share of profit (loss) of entities accounted for using equity method: Fiscal 2024: ¥ - million
Fiscal 2023: ¥ - million
-
Consolidated Financial Position
Total assets
Net assets
Equity-to-asset ratio
Net assets per share
(Million yen)
(Million yen)
(%)
(Yen)
As of March 31, 2025
190,422
152,634
80.2
3,974.47
As of March 31, 2024
171,623
143,755
83.8
3,796.05
Reference:
Equity:
As of March 31, 2025: ¥ 152,634 million
As of March 31, 2024: ¥ 143,755 million
- Consolidated Cash Flows
Cash flows from
operating activities
Cash flows from
investing activities
Cash flows from
financing activities
Cash and cash equivalents
at end of year
(Million yen)
(Million yen)
(Million yen)
(Million yen)
Year ended March 31, 2025
29,780
(19,650)
(5,369)
70,085
Year ended March 31, 2024
2,577
(5,854)
(5,658)
65,325
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Consolidated Operating Results (Percentage indicates year-on-year change)
-
Cash Dividends
Annual dividends per share
Total cash dividends
(Annual)
Dividend payout ratio
(Consolidated)
Dividends to net assets ratio
(Consolidated)
1st quarter
2nd quarter
3rd quarter
Year-end
Total
(Yen)
(Yen)
(Yen)
(Yen)
(Yen)
(Million yen)
(%)
(%)
Year ended March 31, 2024
-
75.00
-
75.00
150.00
5,684
70.5
4.0
Year ended March 31, 2025
-
115.00
-
75.00
190.00
7,253
52.0
4.9
Year ending March 31, 2026 (Forecast)
-
95.00
-
95.00
190.00
214.6
* The dividends per share for the 2nd quarter of the year ended March 31, 2025 consist of an ordinary dividend of ¥75.00 and a bonus dividend of ¥40.00.
- Consolidated Financial Forecast for Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2026 (April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026)
(Percentage indicates year-on-year change)
Net sales | Operating profit | Ordinary profit | Profit attributable to owners of the parent | Basic earnings per share | |||||
(Million yen) | (%) | (Million yen) | (%) | (Million yen) | (%) | (Million yen) | (%) | (Yen) | |
Year ending March 31, 2026 | 88,000 | (6.4) | 5,200 | (75.3) | 6,000 | (71.8) | 3,400 | (75.6) | 88.53 |
Significant changes in the scope of consolidation during the period: Yes
Newly included: 2 companies (Aadi Bioscience, Inc. and KAKEN INVESTMENTS INC.)
Changes in accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates, and restatement
Changes in accounting policies due to revisions to accounting standards and other regulations: Yes
Changes in accounting policies other than 1): None
Changes in accounting estimates: None
Restatement: None
Number of issued shares (common stock)
1) Number of issued shares at the end of the period (including treasury stock) | As of March 31, 2025 | 45,939,730 shares | As of March 31, 2024 | 45,939,730 shares |
2) Number of treasury shares at the end of the period | As of March 31, 2025 | 7,535,854 shares | As of March 31, 2024 | 8,070,003 shares |
3) Average number of shares during the period | Fiscal 2024 | 38,162,063 shares | Fiscal 2023 | 37,737,574 shares |
Note: The number of treasury shares at the end of the period includes the Company's shares held by the "Board Benefit Trust (BBT)" (93,600 shares as of March 31, 2025 and 28,200 shares as of March 31, 2024). The Company's shares held by the BBT are included in the number of treasury stock to be deducted in the calculation of the average number of shares during the period (64,055 shares as of March 31, 2025 and 29,898 shares as of March 31, 2024).
Financial results reports are exempt from audit conducted by certified public accountants or an audit corporation.
Explanation of proper use of earnings forecasts, and other special matters:
(Caution regarding forward-looking statements)
The performance forecasts and other descriptions on future events presented in this material are based on information currently available and certain assumptions considered to be reasonable. The actual performance may differ from these forecasts.
How to review the supplementary material to the financial results reports:
It has been posted on the Company's web site, along with the financial results reports.
3. Consolidated Financial Results for Fiscal 2024-
Consolidated balance sheets
(Millions of yen)
Fiscal 2023
(As of March 31, 2024)
Fiscal 2024
(As of March 31, 2025)
Assets
Current assets
Cash and deposits
50,625
54,093
Notes and accounts receivable - trade, and contract assets
23,744
21,178
Marketable securities
14,699
15,992
Merchandise and finished goods
8,062
8,805
Work in process
2,786
2,311
Raw materials and supplies
6,319
7,904
Other
736
1,091
Allowance for doubtful accounts
(0)
(0)
Total current assets
106,974
111,377
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Buildings and structures
43,180
44,001
Accumulated depreciation
(27,445)
(28,470)
Buildings and structures, net
15,734
15,530
Machinery, equipment and vehicles
17,075
17,181
Accumulated depreciation
(14,302)
(14,689)
Machinery, equipment and vehicles, net
2,772
2,491
Tools, furniture and fixtures
8,483
8,760
Accumulated depreciation
(6,836)
(7,049)
Tools, furniture and fixtures, net
1,647
1,711
Land
3,867
3,867
Construction in progress
1,332
4,027
Total property, plant and equipment
25,355
27,629
Intangible assets
In-process research and development
5,800
4,400
Goodwill
937
14,035
Other
724
854
Total intangible assets
7,462
19,289
Investments and other assets
Investment securities
20,532
18,875
Long-term prepaid expenses
4,991
4,352
Retirement benefit asset
3,102
4,159
Deferred tax assets
2,590
4,065
Other
614
674
Total investments and other assets
31,831
32,126
Total non-current assets
64,648
79,045
Total assets
171,623
190,422
(Millions of yen)
Fiscal 2023
(As of March 31, 2024)
Fiscal 2024
(As of March 31, 2025)
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Notes and accounts payable - trade
6,976
8,186
Electronically recorded obligations -operating
123
136
Short-term bank loans
3,850
3,850
Accounts payable-other
4,146
6,311
Accrued expenses
662
1,145
Income taxes payable
76
7,285
Provision for bonuses
946
1,154
Provision for directors' bonuses
31
86
Other
2,209
2,198
Total current liabilities
19,024
30,354
Non-current liabilities
Provision for share-based remuneration
137
163
Net defined benefit liability
6,393
4,954
Deferred tax liabilities
1,947
1,514
Other
365
800
Total non-current liabilities
8,843
7,433
Total liabilities
27,868
37,787
Net assets
Shareholders' equity
Common stock
23,853
23,853
Capital surplus
11,462
12,932
Retained earnings
128,506
135,242
Treasury stock
(28,613)
(28,233)
Total shareholders' equity
135,207
143,794
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Net unrealized holding gain on securities
7,184
6,257
Foreign currency translation adjustment
-
(57)
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans
1,363
2,640
Total accumulated other comprehensive income
8,547
8,840
Total net assets
143,755
152,634
Total liabilities and net assets
171,623
190,422
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Consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income (Consolidated statements of income)
(Consolidated statements of comprehensive income)
(Millions of yen)
Fiscal 2023
(April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024)
Fiscal 2024
(April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025)
Net sales
72,044
94,035
Cost of sales
33,505
35,502
Gross profit
38,539
58,532
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Salaries
5,657
5,579
Bonuses and provision for bonuses
1,160
1,279
Provision for directors' bonuses
31
86
Retirement benefit expenses
272
164
Research and development expenses
12,543
18,725
Depreciation
317
271
Other
9,042
11,390
Total selling, general and administrative expenses
29,025
37,497
Operating profit
9,513
21,034
Other income
Interest income
8
77
Dividends income
471
536
Other
64
87
Total other income
543
701
Other expenses
Interest expenses
17
28
Foreign exchange losses
59
370
Loss on investments in investment partnership
21
33
Other
7
24
Total other expenses
106
456
Ordinary profit
9,951
21,279
Extraordinary income
Gain on sales of investment securities
13
250
Other
0
0
Total extraordinary income
14
250
Extraordinary losses
Loss on retirement of non-current assets
148
68
Impairment losses
19
1,488
Loss on valuation of investment securities
-
537
Other
0
0
Total extraordinary losses
168
2,094
Profit before income taxes
9,796
19,435
Income taxes-current
1,926
7,718
Income taxes-deferred
(155)
(2,228)
Total income taxes
1,770
5,490
Profit
8,025
13,945
Profit attributable to owners of the parent
8,025
13,945
(Millions of yen)
Fiscal 2023
(April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024)
Fiscal 2024
(April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025)
Profit
8,025
13,945
Other comprehensive income
Net unrealized holding gain on securities
2,460
(926)
Foreign currency translation adjustment
-
(57)
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans
1,198
1,277
Total other comprehensive income
3,658
292
Comprehensive income
11,684
14,237
Total comprehensive income attributable to
owners of the parent
11,684
14,237
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Consolidated statements of changes in net assets Fiscal 2023 (April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024)
(Millions of yen)
Shareholders' equity
Common stock
Capital surplus
Retained earnings
Treasury stock
Total
shareholders'
equity
Balance at the beginning of
current period
23,853
11,406
126,135
(30,026)
131,368
Changes during the year
Cash dividends
(5,655)
(5,655)
Profit attributable to owners
of the parent
8,025
8,025
Purchase of treasury stock
(2)
(2)
Disposal of treasury stock
55
1,415
1,470
Other, net
Total changes during the year
-
55
2,370
1,413
3,838
Balance at the end of current
period
23,853
11,462
128,506
(28,613)
135,207
Fiscal 2024 (April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025)Accumulated other comprehensive income
Non-controlling interests
Total net assets
Net unrealized holding gain on securities
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans
Total accumulated other comprehensive
income
Balance at the beginning of
current period
4,724
165
4,889
578
136,836
Changes during the year
Cash dividends
(5,655)
Profit attributable to owners
of the parent
8,025
Purchase of treasury stock
(2)
Disposal of treasury stock
1,470
Other, net
2,460
1,198
3,658
(578)
3,080
Total changes during the year
2,460
1,198
3,658
(578)
6,918
Balance at the end of current
period
7,184
1,363
8,547
-
143,755
(Millions of yen)
Shareholders' equity
Common stock
Capital surplus
Retained earnings
Treasury stock
Total
shareholders'
equity
Balance at the beginning of
current period
23,853
11,462
128,506
(28,613)
135,207
Changes during the year
Cash dividends
(7,208)
(7,208)
Profit attributable to owners
of the parent
13,945
13,945
Purchase of treasury stock
(5,935)
(5,935)
Disposal of treasury stock
1,470
6,316
7,786
Other, net
Total changes during the year
-
1,470
6,736
380
8,586
Balance at the end of current
period
23,853
12,932
135,242
(28,233)
143,794
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Total net assets
Net unrealized holding gain on securities
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans
Total accumulated other comprehensive
income
Balance at the beginning of
current period
7,184
-
1,363
8,547
143,755
Changes during the year
Cash dividends
(7,208)
Profit attributable to owners
of the parent
13,945
Purchase of treasury stock
(5,935)
Disposal of treasury stock
7,786
Other, net
(926)
(57)
1,277
292
292
Total changes during the year
(926)
(57)
1,277
292
8,879
Balance at the end of current
period
6,257
(57)
2,640
8,840
152,634
- Consolidated statements of cash flows
(Millions of yen) | ||
Fiscal 2023 (April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024) | Fiscal 2024 (April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025) | |
Cash flows from operating activities | ||
Profit before income taxes | 9,796 | 19,435 |
Depreciation | 2,596 | 2,475 |
Impairment losses | 19 | 1,488 |
Amortization of goodwill | 157 | 79 |
Increase (decrease) in net defined benefit asset and liability | (141) | (606) |
Interest and dividends income | (479) | (613) |
Interest expenses | 17 | 28 |
Loss (gain) on valuation of investment securities | - | 537 |
Loss (gain) on investments in investment partnerships | 21 | 33 |
Loss (gain) on sale of investment securities | (13) | (250) |
Loss on retirement of non-current assets | 148 | 67 |
Decrease (increase) in notes and accounts receivable-trade | (4,559) | 3,577 |
Decrease (increase) in inventories | (1,603) | (1,084) |
Increase (decrease) in trade payables | 880 | 1,100 |
Other, net | (936) | 3,771 |
Subtotal | 5,903 | 30,039 |
Interest and dividends income received | 479 | 606 |
Interest expenses paid | (17) | (28) |
Income taxes (paid) refund | (3,788) | (836) |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 2,577 | 29,780 |
Cash flows from investing activities | ||
Purchase of property, plant and equipment | (1,861) | (4,138) |
Purchase of intangible assets | (306) | (254) |
Purchase of investment securities | - | (400) |
Proceeds from sales of investment securities | 516 | 520 |
Purchase of long-term prepaid expenses | (4,182) | (268) |
Purchase of shares of subsidiaries resulting in change in scope of consolidation | - | (15,378) |
Other, net | (21) | 269 |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (5,854) | (19,650) |
Cash flows from financing activities | ||
Purchase of treasury stock | (2) | (5,935) |
Proceeds from disposal of treasury stock | 1 | 7,764 |
Cash dividends paid | (5,657) | (7,198) |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (5,658) | (5,369) |
Effect of exchange rate change on cash and cash equivalents | - | - |
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | (8,935) | 4,760 |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 74,260 | 65,325 |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | 65,325 | 70,085 |
