- Order intake increased YoY in Energy Systems and Plants & Infrastructure Systems, with largest contributions from GTCC and Aero Engines in Energy Systems and Metals Machinery in Plants & Infrastructure Systems.- Revenue grew YoY in all segments, with largest gains in Aircraft & Missile Systems within Defense & Space.- Business profit achieved strong YoY growth in Energy Systems, Plants & Infrastructure Systems, and Aircraft, Defense & Space segments due to increased revenue, improved margins, positive impact from yen depreciation, as well as rebound from one-time charges incurred in previous fiscal year.- Increased full-year guidance for order intake, revenue, business profit, net income, EBITDA, and free cash flow to reflect stronger-than-expected performance in first three quarters.TOKYO, Feb 4, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI, TSE Code: 7011) announced that order intake increased 10.5% year-on-year to ¥4,968.9 billion in the three quarters ended December 31, 2024. Revenue rose 8.8% to ¥3,547.7 billion year-on-year, resulting in profit from business activities (business profit) of ¥264.7 billion, a 38.2% increase over the previous fiscal year, which represents a profit margin of 7.5%. Profit attributable to owners of parent (net income) was ¥172.1 billion, an increase of 24.7% year-on-year, with a profit margin of 4.9%. EBITDA was ¥382.0 billion, a 28.9% increase over Q1-3 FY2023, with an EBITDA margin of 10.8%, up 1.7 percentage points year-on-year.In Energy, order intake increased by ¥228.7 billion YoY, which reflected continued strong demand in Gas Turbine Combined Cycle (GTCC) and Aero Engines. Contracts for 16 large frame gas turbine units were concluded during Q1-3, the majority of which were from customers in the Americas. Revenue increased by ¥81.4 billion YoY; the largest gains were seen in GTCC, which worked to execute its sizeable backlog, and Aero Engines. Segment business profit increased by ¥67.9 billion YoY due to higher margins in GTCC, increased revenue and the rebound from one-time expenses in Aero Engines incurred in Q1-3 FY2023, together with stable performance in Nuclear Power.In P&I, order intake increased by ¥219.8 billion YoY due to favorable performance in Engineering, Metals Machinery, Machinery Systems, and Waste-to-Energy Systems. Revenue was mostly in line with Q1-3 FY2023 levels. Improved margins in Engineering and Metals Machinery, combined with increased revenue in Engineering and Machinery Systems helped to raise segment business profit by ¥12.6 billion YoY.In LT&D, revenue increased by ¥9.2 billion YoY as increased sales in Engines and Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) offset a decline in units sold in Logistics Systems. The decrease in units sold in Logistics System and additional costs from a supply chain disruption in Turbochargers resulted in a ¥16.5 billion YoY decrease in segment business profit.In ADS, order intake decreased by ¥22.0 billion YoY due to large order volume booked in Q1-3 FY2023 in Defense & Space. Revenue increased by ¥162.7 billion YoY, mainly in Defense & Space. Increased revenue and higher margins in Defense & Space outpaced the negative impact from a drop in 777 unit deliveries in Commercial Aviation, and segment business profit increased by ¥16.1 billion YoY. FY2024 Earnings ForecastMHI revised its guidance for the period ending March 31, 2025, increasing the forecasts for order intake, revenue, business profit, net income, EBITDA, and free cash flow over the previous announcement made November 5, 2024, to reflect stronger-than-anticipated performance during Q1-3. The full-year dividend target remains unchanged.(billion yen, except where otherwise stated)FY2024 Earnings ForecastFY2023ActualFY2024Forecast(Previous)FY2024Forecast(Revised)Revised vs.PreviousOrder Intake6,684.06,000.06,400.0+400.0Revenue4,657.14,900.05,000.0+100.0Profit from Business ActivitiesProfit Margin282.56.1%350.07.1%380.07.6%+30.0+0.5 ptsProfit Attributable to Owners of ParentProfit Margin222.04.8%230.04.7%240.04.8%+10.0+0.1 ptsROE11.1%10%10%-EBITDAEBITDA Margin432.69.3%500.010.2%530.010.6%+30.0+0.4 ptsFCF200.1-100.00.0+100.0Dividends20 yen (Note)22 yen22 yen-FY2023 Actual dividends (¥200/share) shown here adjusted retroactively to 1/10 of original value to reflect the 10-for-1 stock split effective April 1, 2024.(billion yen, except where otherwise stated)FY2024 EarningsForecast by SegmentOrder IntakeRevenueBusiness ProfitPreviousRevisedPreviousRevisedPreviousRevisedEnergy2,000.02,300.01,750.01,800.0180.0200.0P&I900.01,000.0800.0800.040.050.0LT&D1,350.01,350.01,350.01,350.060.060.0ADS1,700.01,700.0950.01,000.080.0100.0OC&E50.050.050.050.0-10.0-30.0Total6,000.06,400.04,900.05,000.0350.0380.0CFO Message"In the first three quarters of this fiscal year, many of our businesses continued the strong performance I shared with you during our last release, with all major financial indicators up year-on-year, especially business profit and net income," said Hisato Kozawa, MHI's Chief Financial Officer. He continued: "Regarding order intake, GTCC and Aero Engines in Energy, and Metals Machinery in P&I were star performers, with total orders exceeding the high bar set during the same period in FY2023. Revenue increased in Energy and ADS, which were executing on substantial order backlogs. Increased revenue, improved margins, the positive impact from yen depreciation, as well as a rebound from one-time charges incurred in the previous year drove the large profit growth seen during this period."We have increased our full-year guidance for most major indicators based on our strong performance during the first three quarters. Notably, we have updated our order intake target from ¥6 trillion to ¥6.4 trillion and business profit from ¥350 billion to ¥380 billion," Kozawa went on. "In the fourth quarter, we aim to outperform this updated guidance by actively mitigating risks while building on the successes of the first three quarters."Note regarding forward looking statements:Forecasts regarding future performance outlined in these materials are based on judgments made in accordance with information available at the time they were prepared. As such, these projections include risk and uncertainty. Investors are recommended not to depend solely on these projections when making investment decisions. Actual results may vary significantly from these projections due to a number of factors, including, but not limited to, economic trends affecting the Company's operating environment, fluctuations in the value of the Japanese yen to the U.S. dollar and other foreign currencies, and trends in Japan's stock markets. The results projected here should not be construed in any way as a guarantee by the Company.About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Feb 4, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - On Thursday, February 6, Mazda Motor Corporation (“Mazda”) is set to open MAZDA TRANS AOYAMA, an all-new concept showroom offering the Mazda brand experience in Minami-Aoyama – hub of cultural innovation – in the Minato ward of Tokyo."TRANS" in “MAZDA TRANS AOYAMA” connotes "change or transcendence," signifying Mazda’s wish that this space inspire people to take a positive outlook. Guided by the company’s purpose of “enrich life-in-motion for those we serve,” Mazda aims to deliver uplifting experiences to everyone with whom it engages in furtherance of this aspiration. MAZDA TRANS AOYAMA will serve as a space where not only current customers and enthusiasts, but also individuals who have yet to develop a connection with Mazda may tap into a range of information and experience the Mazda brand in the hope that they discover something new and feel inspired.The facility features a café supervised by ITUKI COFFEE, a specialty roaster that originated on Hiroshima’s Miyajima, providing visitors with a comfortable and relaxing respite. MAZDA TRANS AOYAMA will continually strive to enhance accessible and enjoyable content for all with limited-duration exhibits, experiential events, and workshops on diverse themes in addition to automobiles. Actual production automobiles, concept cars, and historic Mazda vehicles will be on permanent display, as will miniature cars chronicling Mazda Motor Corporation’s history. The MX-5 test drives will also allow visitors to envision a life with Mazda.In moving toward 2030, Mazda will aim to continue our research based on our human-centered philosophy, create more moving experiences for people to enjoy while driving in their daily life, and deliver more enjoyment to everyday life which will uplift and energize people.In moving toward 2030, Mazda will aim to continue our research based on our human-centered philosophy, create more moving experiences for people to enjoy while driving in their daily life, and deliver more enjoyment to everyday life which will uplift and energize people.MAZDA TRANS AOYAMAName: MAZDA TRANS AOYAMALocation: 5-6-19 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, TokyoHours: 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM (Café (1F) open from 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM)Closed: MondaysInquiries: 03-6450-6691Website: https://www.mazda.co.jp/experience/mazda_trans_aoyama/Key Components*Café settingLimited-duration gallery exhibitions (ACTA+ works)Events (Scheduled events*: “Talk Session: My Personal Style – An Enjoyment of Roadsters and Color” on February 8 & 9, and "Creating Flower Arrangements Together" on February 15 & 16)Vehicle displays (production vehicles, concept cars, historic Mazda models, etc.)The MX-5 test drive experiences, and more*Please check the website for more information and specific dates of upcoming events. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

KAWASAKI, Japan, Feb 4, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu today announced the launch of a software analysis and visualization service. Available in Japan from February, this service will support enterprise and organizational modernization by investigating and analyzing software, visualizing black-box application structures and characteristics, and generating design documents using generative AI. This comprehensive approach enables a robust understanding of current systems and facilitates the creation of optimal modernization plans.The service comprises two components: software analysis and visualization, which visualizes the application structure and specifications of existing systems; and software design document reverse engineering, which generates design documents from software. Leveraging Fujitsu's expertise gained from analyzing the system assets of over 600 companies, this service provides comprehensive support, from gaining a robust understanding of company software to streamlining and optimizing software for migration to new systems, evaluating migration difficulty level during mainframe-to-open-environment migration, and even generating design documents using generative AI.Leveraging the core technology of Fujitsu's AI service, Fujitsu Kozuchi, the design document reverse engineering service generates user-friendly design documents from large datasets. This AI-powered service can significantly improve efficiency, with projections of a 50% improvement for retail customers compared to manual methods.Fujitsu is currently advancing the utilization of generative AI across a comprehensive range of phases within system integration (SI) projects, encompassing modernization initiatives and extending from requirements definition to operational maintenance. The strategic application of generative AI to tasks traditionally executed manually by engineers—including the creation of design documentation and source code throughout the design, development, and testing phases—is intended to yield significant increases in efficiency. The Fujitsu software analysis and visualization service, which enables the use of generative AI at the requirement definition stage of the SI process, represents one of the many ways that Fujitsu is accelerating SI transformation by leveraging generative AI to the maximum extent towards productivity and quality improvements.Overview of the Software Analysis and Visualization Service1. The software analysis and visualization service visualizes complex software to facilitate smooth system migrationsThis service supports a comprehensive understanding, streamlining, and optimization of software applications, as well as evaluating migration difficulty level. Through the automated creation of software maps that visualize application functional structures—representing the application as a building depicted on a map, it allows for a rapid and intuitive grasp of the current state of the software. Additionally, it categorizes all software by programming language, identifying unused items and similar source code. In evaluating migration difficulty level, it efficiently selects mainframe functions necessary for the application using a standardized process based on Fujitsu’s modernization experience. From this selection, it extracts functions that pose obstacles to migration from mainframe to open environments and evaluates the difficulty of porting.2. The software design document reverse engineering service leverages generative AI to support the creation of high-quality design documentsDeparting from conventional analysis methodologies that mechanically parse source code line-by-line based on predefined rules and verify against documented results to ascertain system structure, Fujitsu combines the Fujitsu Knowledge Graph Enhanced Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) for Software Engineering to achieve a substantial enhancement in the quality of both asset comprehension and design document generation.This technology leverages a large language model (LLM) to significantly enhance the accuracy and completeness of software analysis and design information generation. The process involves constructing an asset knowledge graph from existing design documentation and static analysis of the source code (obtained through either conventional tools or LLM-based analysis). A proprietary RAG function then facilitates the precise identification and extraction of relevant knowledge for design information generation. This targeted information, combined with the source code, is input into the LLM, resulting in an approximately 40% improvement in the quality of generated design information compared to source-code-only methods.Furthermore, to mitigate the risk of LLM hallucinations, this technology incorporates a mechanism to refine input information and detect instances of LLM forgetting. This results in approximately 95% prevention of forgetting and enables the generation of accurate design information, leading to anticipated improvements in the efficiency of human review processes.Future PlansTo further enhance productivity and bolster support for client modernization efforts, Fujitsu will widely expand the scope of generative AI application. Future developments will include interactive capabilities for verifying current application specifications and assessing the impact of source code changes. This commitment to innovation will significantly contribute to the successful realization of our clients' digital transformation (DX) objectives.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.7 trillion yen (US$26 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com.Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Feb 3, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology and Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that Eisai has created the “Guidance on Reducing the Risk of Cognitive Decline and Nutrition” (hereinafter “the guidance”) and the “Handbook for Developing Home Delivery Meals/Meal Kits that Contribute to Reducing the Risk of Cognitive Decline” (hereinafter “the handbook”) under the supervision of NCGG. These documents are being provided to food-related companies, including those offering home delivery meal/meal kit services.A healthy diet has been known to play an important role throughout life in growth, development, and disease prevention. In recent years, its potential benefit in the prevention of dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) has also been reported. As the understanding of the importance of early detection and intervention for cognitive decline is increasing, an appropriate diet is considered to be a key element in reducing the risk of dementia.NCGG promotes initiatives both to publish research findings that contribute to maintaining cognitive function and improving public nutrition, and to implement these findings within society. Eisai aims to contribute to the solution of dementia-related challenges by leveraging its 40 years of research and development experience in the field of dementia and collaborating with various partners. Under the supervision of NCGG, Eisai reviewed 8,269 domestic and international studies regarding nutrition and diets that reduce the risk of cognitive decline, applying the results to the creation of guidance regarding the types of diets thatmay potentially reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Additionally, after an objective assessment of evidence associated with themaintenance and improvement of cognitive functions, Eisai created a handbook on developing home delivery meal/meal kit menus from the perspective of “preventing malnutrition and frailty that leads to cognitive decline,” “nutrients that reduce the riskof cognitive decline,” and “nutritional balance that reduces the risk of cognitive decline”. Eisai is providing this guidance and handbook upon request to food-related companies that have agreed to support dementia awareness activities. NCGG and Eisai are planning to expand collaborations with food-related companies, not limited to home delivery meals/meal kits businesses.This initiative also contributes to the realization of a dementia-inclusive society as indicated in the national “Basic Act on Dementia to Promote an Inclusive Society.” NCGG and Eisai aim to improve public nutrition through collaboration amongindustry, government, and academia, contributing to the extension of healthy life expectancy and the creation of a society where the elderly can continue to live with peace-of-mind within their communities.Regarding the “Guidance Reducing the Risk of Cognitive Decline and Nutrition” and the “Handbook for Developing Home Delivery Meals/Meal Kits that Contribute to Reducing the Risk of Cognitive Decline”Eisai reviewed 8,269 domestic and international research articles, including those by Director-General of Research Institute Dr. TakashiSakurai of NCGG, considering nutritional interventions recommended by the WHO. Under the supervision of NCGG, Eisai compiled the “Guidance on Reducing the Risk of Cognitive Decline and Nutrition” and the “Handbook for Developing Home Delivery Meals/Meal Kits that Contribute to Reducing the Risk of Cognitive Decline” to enable food-related companies to leverage academic insights in new business ventures.Overview of Guidance on Reducing the Risk of Cognitive Decline and NutritionWhen growing older, focus shifts from preventing overnutrition, which is associated with lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, to preventingundernutrition, which is associated with frailty. This is also the period where the risk of dementia onset increases. Elderly individuals withcognitive decline may have an increased risk of overnutrition due to changes in preferences and eating habits, while some may have an increased risk of undernutrition due to decreased physical function and activity levels, leading to reduced food intake. This makes elderly people with cognitive impairment more susceptible to nutritional imbalances compared to the general elderly population. This guidancereviews domestic and international research on nutrition and diets that reduce the risk of cognitive decline, aiming to delve into what dietmay potentially reduce this risk.Overview of the Handbook for Developing Home Delivery Meals/Meal Kits that Contribute to Reducing the Risk of Cognitive DeclineTypical home delivery meal/meal kit menus are formulated by referring to the Dietary Reference Intakes for Japanese (2020 edition, last updated January 21, 2020) and the Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan (8th revised edition) Supplement 2023 (published in April 2023). This handbook is a reference material compiled for those involved in menu development, such as registered dietitians, to provide information on developing home delivery meal/meal kit menus that contribute to reducing the risk of cognitive decline while complying with these standards.Currently, the following companies have recognized the value of this initiative and are promoting development of their menus and services using this guideline and handbook. Eisai also looks forward to collaborating with more companies in the future.*Each company will develop and manufacture healthy bento boxes and meal kits based on the “Guidelines for Developing Home DeliveryMeals/Meal Kits that Contribute to Reducing the Risk of Cognitive Decline,” created by Eisai under the supervision of NCGG. The development and manufacturing will be conducted by these companies at their own discretion.About NCGGThe National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology (NCGG) was established in 2004 as the sixth national center. It became an independent administrative institution in 2010 and a national research and development agency in 2015. To advance innovative medical care for geriatric syndromes such as dementia and frailty in Japan, the center conducts various basic, clinical, and epidemiological research on aging.About EisaiEisai’s Corporate Concept is “to give first thought to patients and people in the daily living domain, and to increase the benefits thathealth care provides.” Under this Concept (also known as our human health care (hhc) Concept), we aim to effectively achieve social good in the form of relieving anxiety over health and reducing health disparities. With a global network of R&D facilities, manufacturing sites, and marketing subsidiaries, we strive to create and deliver innovative products to target diseases with high unmet medical needs, with a particular focus in our strategic areas of “Neurology,” “Oncology” and “Global Health.”In addition, our continued commitment to the elimination of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), which is a target (3.3) of the UnitedNations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is demonstrated by our work on various activities together with global partners.For more information about Eisai, please visit http://www.eisai.com (for global headquarters: Eisai Co., Ltd.), and connect with us on X,LinkedIn and Facebook.MEDIA CONTACTS:National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology Public Relations SectionTEL: +81(0)562-46-2311Eisai Co., Ltd.Public Relations Department TEL: +81 (0)3-3817-5120 Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.