Automaker "Suzuki" announced its financial results for half a year from April, and sales and profits increased due to the recovery of sales volume compared to the same period of the previous year, which was greatly affected by the new coronavirus. ..
On the other hand, due to the global shortage of semiconductors, it is expected that the annual production will be reduced by 640,000 units, which is more than previously expected.
According to Suzuki's announcement on the 11th, according to the half-year financial results from April to September, sales increased by 31.8% from the same period of the previous year to 1,673.6 billion yen, and operating profit indicating the profit of the main business is 32.3 Increased by% to 99.1 billion yen, resulting in higher sales and profits.
It is said that this is because the sales volume is recovering in Europe and other countries, including India, which is the main market, compared to the same period of the previous year, which was greatly affected by the new coronavirus.
On the other hand, Suzuki has expected to reduce annual production by 350,000 units due to the global shortage of semiconductors, but it is expected to further expand and reduce annual production by 640,000 units.
For this reason, we have revised down the sales for the year to March next year to 3.2 trillion yen, which is 200 billion yen less than the previous forecast.
Suzuki says, "The outlook for parts supply is uncertain, and the impact on production is expected to continue."
President Suzuki "Rising raw material prices are severely uncertain"
Regarding the rise in the corporate price index for the first time in 35 years and 8 months, Toshihiro Suzuki, president of the automobile manufacturer Suzuki, said at a press conference held online, "It is uncertain how long the price of raw materials will continue to rise sharply. There is a rush to raise prices, including gasoline, and I don't think this trend will change so easily. "