Beer maker major "Sapporo Holdings" is in the final deficit in the one-year financial results until December because the sales of vending machines operated by its subsidiaries are deteriorating due to the influence of the new coronavirus. Is expected to increase by more than 9 billion yen from the beginning to 15.8 billion yen.

Sapporo Holdings had a deficit of 6.5 billion yen in the final profit and loss of the entire group for the year to December, due to the drop in sales of its affiliated restaurants due to the impact of the new coronavirus. It was announced that it would be.



In addition, the deficit is expected to increase by more than 9 billion yen to 15.8 billion yen due to a new loss due to the impact of the decline in sales of vending machines operated by the subsidiary Pokka Sapporo Food & Beverage. It was.



The company has so far recruited early retirement, and a total of 110 people have applied.



In addition, we are closing unprofitable stores and removing vending machines, and we hope to improve profitability by reducing costs.