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Denso (TYO:6902) reported higher profit and revenue for the fiscal year of 2026 despite various external factors, but predicted lower earnings in the following year due to the impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict on Japanese carmakers.The profit attributable to owners rose 5.9% year on year to 443.8 billion yen, while revenue climbed 5.3% from a year earlier to 7.540 trillion yen, due to higher vehicle sales and cost recovery from changes to certain product programs, according to the company's Tuesday press release.Operating profit jumped 6.5% year on year to 552.5 billion yen, beating the company's forecast of 500 billion yen."Although our profitability was affected by various factors - including tariff-related costs, higher parts and material prices, and increased investment in our workforce - our team's ongoing business improvements and higher production volumes enabled us to achieve a higher operating profit than last year," Denso's executive vice president and chief financial officer, Yasushi Matsui, said.The automobile maker decided to pay out an annual dividend of 67 yen for the period.The company has been profitable for the period despite withdrawing its proposal to acquire shares in ROHM (TYO:6963) after failing to secure support from ROHM's board and a special committee.The decision was made after a review of the proposal's corporate value, which concluded that "continuing the proposal at this time would not necessarily contribute to the enhancement of its corporate value".The deal could have been worth up to $8.3 billion, according to a Reuters report.However, external factors, including the Middle East war, could have implications for Japan's automobile sector, especially when it comes to aluminum supply.Denso, being the key supplier of Toyota (TYO:7203), is among the affected, as 70% of Japanese carmakers' aluminum imports come from the Middle East, according to a Bloomberg News report on April 20.Denso forecasted that the attributable profit for the fiscal year of 2027 will drop to 382 billion yen, while revenue will rise to 7.670 trillion yen. Operating profit is also expected to fall to 500 billion yen."Our operating profit forecast decreased from the 2026 fiscal year, reflecting strengthened investments aimed at future growth and potential risks associated with a highly uncertain business environment," Matsui said.
Japanese equities closed lower on Tuesday after the Bank of Japan held its policy rate at 0.75% and flagged heightened uncertainty around the economic outlook.The Nikkei 225 fell 1.02%, or 619.90 points, to close at 59,917.46.The decision came with dissent from three board members who called for a rate increase, reinforcing expectations of a potential policy shift. Governor Kazuo Ueda said the likelihood of achieving the bank's forecasts has weakened due to uncertainty tied to the Middle East conflict.He said risks are skewed both ways, with downside pressure on growth and upside risks to inflation, particularly in fiscal 2026, making it difficult to assess the duration and impact on the economy and prices.In other economic news, Japan's unemployment rate rose to 2.7% in March from 2.6%, as the number of employed fell to 68.15 million and jobless increased to 1.86 million.On the corporate front, Shares of Denso (TYO:6902) fell about 3% after it withdrew its proposal to acquire a stake in ROHM (TYO:6963), citing lack of support and limited value upside.Shares of Nissan Motor (TYO:7201) rose about 4% after it forecast a narrower fiscal 2025 loss, with loss per share seen at 157.42 yen and net loss at 550 billion yen alongside slightly higher sales.Shares of Idemitsu Kosan (TYO:5019) gained about 3% after a report said it will supply Vietnam with around 4 million barrels of crude via routes bypassing the Strait of Hormuz.
Shares of Denso (TYO:6902) fell about 3% on Tuesday after the company withdrew its proposal to acquire shares in ROHM (TYO:6963).Denso said its board decided to scrap the plan after failing to secure support from ROHM's board and a special committee following discussions on valuation and strategy, according to a Monday filing on the Tokyo Stock ExchangeThe company said it concluded that proceeding would not necessarily enhance its medium- to long-term corporate value under current conditions, including intensifying competition.Denso and ROHM will continue their existing strategic partnership, focusing on collaboration in analog semiconductors across automotive, consumer and industrial applications, including joint development and supply initiatives.Denso said it will keep exploring other collaboration opportunities in the semiconductor sector.
Japanese shares ended higher on Monday, tracking a broader risk-on sentiment after reports that Iran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz to the U.S., easing concerns over stalled peace talks and potential supply disruptions.The Nikkei 225 rose 1.4%, or 821.18 points, to close at 60,537.36.Cautious optimism returned on Monday after talks broke down over the weekend, when U.S. President Donald Trump scrapped an envoy visit, and Tehran ruled out negotiations under pressure.Iran has floated a plan through Pakistani mediators to extend the ceasefire and create space for broader talks, with nuclear discussions to follow once a U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is lifted. The proposal has been delivered to the White House, with no clear response yet. Trump is due to meet his national security team later in the day.In economic news, Japan's leading index rose to 113.3 in February after an upward revision, while the coincident index fell to 116.3 from January's revised 118.1, government data showed Monday.On the corporate front, Rohm (TYO:6963) fell 9% after saying it has not supported Denso Corporation's (TYO:6902) share acquisition proposal and that recent media reports did not originate from the company.Eneos (TYO:5020) slipped over 1% after saying it is strengthening governance following the indictment of its unit over alleged diesel price coordination in Tokyo.Kyorin Pharmaceutical (TYO:4569) edged down over 1% despite plans to transfer its generic drug business to a Daito-led platform as it shifts focus to new drug operations.
Rohm (TYO:6963) said it "has not expressed its support" for Denso Corp.'s (TYO:6902) proposal to acquire shares in the company, according to a Monday filing with the Tokyo Stock Exchange.Recent media reports about the proposal did not come from Rohm's announcement, and the company has not backed the plan at this stage. Denso is considering how to respond to the matter, Rohm said.