Company Earnings Update 2 minutesRegister for Free AccessUnicharm (TYO: 8113) FY15 Results: Performance Weaker than Expected Coresight Research February 18, 2016 Executive Summary Unicharm reported a 10.9% increase in adjusted revenue and a 4.9% increase in adjusted operating income for the 12 months ending December 31, 2015. A deteriorating economic environment in emerging markets, a shift toward online sales in China, and an increase in marketing and business development costs contributed to the weaker-than-expected performance. Operating income in Asia decreased by 17.8% year over year, while operating income in Japan increased by 21.2%. Operating income in the US, Saudi Arabia, Brazil and the Netherlands increased by 43.9%, on an adjusted basis. EPS rose by 24.3% year over year, to ¥67.55, which was lower than ¥73.24 projected at the start of the fiscal year. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 13: UK Closures Up 45%Navigating AI Risks in the GenAI Era—Insights Presented at The Lead Summit 2024US Mass Merchandisers, Warehouse Clubs and Discount Stores—Retail 2024 Sector Outlook: Slower Growth; Stronger Focus on EssentialsIncreased Avoidance of Public Places: China Consumer Survey Insights