Toho March-May financial results 98% profit decrease Shochiku's deficit of 4.3 billion yen Impact of new corona July 14 18:04
A major movie company, Toho Koshi's settlement of accounts from March to May was influenced by the new coronavirus, and because the movie was postponed and movie theaters were closed one after another, the final profit was 98% compared to the same period last year. The result was severe.
According to the announcement, the group's total sales were 33 billion yen, a decrease of 51% from the same period last year.
The final profit also fell 98% to 200 million yen, the lowest since 2004, when comparisons were possible.
Many movies have been postponed due to the influence of the new coronavirus, and the movie theaters that they operate have been closed one after another due to the declaration of emergency.
Nobuyuki Taiko, Vice President of Toho, said in a press conference, ``I am uncertain about the spread of the new coronavirus infection, but I am uncertain about the situation, but I will gradually return to normal business while giving priority to the health of the audience and employees. I want to go."
On the other hand, Shochiku's settlement of accounts from March to May was postponed to the release of the movie, and due to Kabuki performances, sales were 8.6 billion yen, a 63% decrease from last year, and the final loss was 4.3 billion yen. became.
Toho "Take precautionary measures vertically"
Toho Nobuyuki Taiko, Vice President of Toho, will restart the performance with a spectator from this month at the Imperial Theater in Tokyo etc. about the outbreak of the new coronavirus at the stage performance at the theater in Shinjuku, Tokyo. At the press conference, he said, “I'm confused by the latest situation. I would like to respond if I understand what is dangerous in the future. Think carefully about how to balance it with infection prevention measures in order to establish our personality. I will continue."