| OPTEX CO., LTD. (6914) |
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OPTEX CO., LTD. |
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Code No. |
6914 |
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TSE 1st Section |
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Industry |
Electric equipment (manufacturer) |
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President |
Toru Kobayashi |
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HQ Address |
5-8-12, Ogoto Otsu, Shiga |
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Year-end |
December |
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* Stock price as of the close on June 16, 2014. Number of shares at the end of the most recent quarter excluding treasury shares.
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* Estimates are those of the Company.
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| Company Overview |
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In coordination with FYBER SENSYS and RAYTEC, the company has developed solutions for large critical facilities (intrusion detection systems), by combining strength of these two companies. Moreover, OPTEX (has a strong presence in Japan and Europe), FYBER SENSYS (its home ground is Americas, especially North America, and Middle East etc.), and RAYTEC (most of its sales derive from UK and EU countries) can complement each other in terms of business areas. This is making some achievement in business activities utilizing the group's distribution channels, such as penetration into Middle East market by OPTEX or into North/South Americas and Middle East by RAYTEC.  Business Description   |
| First Quarter Fiscal Year December 2014 Earnings Results |
 Each Business Expanded Both in Japan and Overseas Recording Double-Digit Earnings
Sales increased by 17.9% yoy to ¥6.483 billion due in part to depreciation of yen which pushed up the sales by ¥459 million. Sales grew both in Japan and overseas and Security-related, Automatic related and FA businesses recorded double-digit growth respectively. Better-than-expected growth in relatively highly profitable products, such as security-related products and sensors manufactured by its subsidiary Giken Trastem Co., Ltd., contributed to the increase in gross profit by 21.8% yoy and the improvement of gross profit margin by 1.7%. Although SG&A expense increased by 8.7% yoy (labor, overhead and R&D expenses rose 14%, 5% and 2% yoy respectively), it remained lower than expected, resulting in a large increase in operating income by 77.9% yoy Ordinary income expanded by 50.3% yoy to ¥998 million after the elimination of FX profit of ¥82 million from 1Q of FY12/13 and the newly incurred FX loss of ¥41 million related to non-operating expense.   Sensing Business
Sales increased by 18.2% yoy to ¥ 4.541 billion and operating income surged by 76.5% yoy to ¥ 686 million in this segment. Security-related sales expanded by 16.5% to ¥ 3.272 billion. In Japan, sales for security companies grew at the solid pace and recorded 5% increase from the previous year. Looking at overseas business, the sales subsidiary in Europe, the distributor in Italy and the sales subsidiary in South Korea achieved strong performance. Sales growth rate for each region was generally strong: 14% yoy in North America, 16% in Europe, 47% in Asia. Automatic door-related sales recorded ¥ 1.121 billion (up 22.8% yoy). Domestic sales exceeded the 1Q of the previous term due mainly to the last minute demand before the consumption-tax hike in April. Overseas sales were also strong including the sales subsidiary in Netherland and the sales growth rate was 20% yoy in North America and 57% in Europe. FA Business
Sales reached¥1.224 billion (up 21.0% yoy) while the segment profit recorded ¥58 million (up 3.3% yoy). Domestic sales expanded by 21% on the back of the upward capital spending in logistics, machine tools and automobile industries. Meanwhile, overseas business recorded solid performance with an increase in sales for SICK (Germany) and for China. By region, sales increased by 16% in Europe and even larger 60% in Asia.  Total assets remain virtually unchanged at ¥ 27.54 billion, as a decrease in intangible fixed assets (due to the depreciation of goodwill) was almost offset by an increase of ¥ 84 million in fixed assets (more investment securities etc.). While account receivable-trade grew larger, accrued income tax was lower after the payment of income tax, resulting in a decrease in total liabilities by ¥ 229 million from the previous term. As a result, capital ratio reached 76.8% which is 0.5% higher than the end of previous term. (4) Topics
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has identified 100 companies as "Global Niche Top 100". These are the companies focusing on the exploitation of international markets, where they maintain large shares in niche areas and establish good management practices. OPTEX has been selected to one of them.METI, when assessing the companies, set up standards for selection based on 1) achievement of top-class global share and profit, 2) creativity and independence, 3) countermeasures to substitution risk, and 4) sustainability of global share. It intends to take support measures for existing and potential Global Niche Top 100 companies in accordance with "Strategy for the revitalization of Japan: JAPAN is BACK" approved by the Cabinet in June 2013.  |
| Fiscal Year December 2014 Earnings Estimates |
 Upward Revision to Earnings Estimates and Memorial Dividend Payments
On 13th June 2014, the company revised up its earnings estimates for 2Q and the full-term for FY12/14. Gross profit is now expected to be larger, as sales for both outdoor sensors (security-related products) and automatic door-related sensors (in Japan) have already exceeded the initial estimates and the sales composition of relatively unprofitable EMS business has declined. In addition, positive impacts from weaker yen and the cost reduction should push up operating profit, ordinary profit and net profit above the initial estimates respectively. Furthermore, the company decided to pay out additional dividends of ¥5 per share at the end of 2Q to celebrate its 35th year in business. Total dividends for the year are scheduled to be ¥35 (¥20 for 1H and ¥15 for 2H). Dividend payment ratio is now expected to be 31.3%. |
| Conclusions |
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In a mid and long-term perspective, we will focus on how quickly the organizational changes (mentioned in the previous report) contribute to the expansion of global earnings. Disclaimer
This report is intended solely for information purposes, and is not intended as a solicitation to invest in the shares of this company. The information and opinions contained within this report are based on data made publicly available by the Company, and comes from sources that we judge to be reliable. However we cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the data. This report is not a guarantee of the accuracy, completeness or validity of said information and or opinions, nor do we bear any responsibility for the same. All rights pertaining to this report belong to Investment Bridge Co., Ltd., which may change the contents thereof at any time without prior notice. All investment decisions are the responsibility of the individual and should be made only after proper consideration.Copyright(C) 2014 Investment Bridge Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. |
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