JR West announced that it will increase its capital by up to 278.6 billion yen through a public offering to raise funds from the market by issuing new shares in order to strengthen its financial base that has deteriorated due to the effects of the new coronavirus. bottom.
JR West continues to be in a difficult business, with the prospect of a final deficit of 81.5 billion yen to 116.5 billion yen in the current fiscal year due to a decrease in the number of passengers due to the spread of infection.