Business Performance
Consolidated net sales in fiscal 2018 totaled 1,257 million Swiss Francs (CHF). This represents an increase of 1.1% over the prior year. However, the Group’s operating income of 90 million Swiss Francs represents a decrease of 31.5% from the prior year. (as of December 31, 2018) The Group saw solid growth in Asia, the Americas and Europe. This steady growth was driven by the proactive development of oral care products in the Consumer Business and adhesives in the Industrial Business. The above figures represent the consolidated financial results of each Group company based on the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). All inter-company sales have been eliminated. (as of December 31, 2017) The Sunstar Group achieved a significant increase in sales in the growth markets in Asia and Europe. Our successful growth was driven mainly by the active promotion of Oral Care and Chemical products. The above figures represent the consolidated financial results of each Group company based on the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). All inter-company sales have been eliminated. (as of December 31, 2016) The overall share of Japan increased slightly compared to 2015 due to exchange rate effects. Healthy sales growth was achieved in the Americas, Asia, and Europe mainly driven by strong demand for our Oral Care and Chemical products. Both new products and existing products contributed to this increase. The above figures represent the consolidated financial results of each Group company based on the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). All inter-company sales have been eliminated. (as of December 31, 2015) Japan remains our largest market, representing slightly over half of Sunstar Group net sales, while Europe and the Americas represent an increasing share of Group net sales due to their continued growth, above Group average. Asia achieved net sales increases in our Chemical and Oral Care businesses. Geographic expansion is a strategic objective of the Group, and in 2015 we entered Brazil. *Accounting period of nine months from April to December 2015. The above figures represent the consolidated financial results of each Group company based on the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). All inter-company sales have been eliminated. (as of March 31, 2015) The 47% of the Sunstar Group sales are now achieved in other regions of the world: the Americas, Europe, and Asia. For the area excluding Japan, the sales ratio increased 3% from the previous year, showing a clear growth in the global business. The above figures represent the consolidated financial results of each Group company based on the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). All inter-company sales have been eliminated.BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
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This decrease is a result of progressive investment in introducing new products, expanding sales areas, and securing personnel. All of the figures reported below are compliant with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).Sunstar Group Global Sales Trends (consolidated)
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Business Performance Fiscal Year 2018
The Consumer Business accounted for approximately two-thirds of the total Group net sales, and showed positive growth due to expansion in Europe, such as with acquisition in the Netherlands and then the opening of a new branch in Poland. In the Industrial Business, automotive adhesives, our main products, which are used worldwide, were the driver behind steady growth. A new development and manufacturing site for automotive adhesives in Germany in 2019 should lead to even further business expansion.Net Sales by Business Sector
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Business Performance Fiscal Year 2017
Our Oral Care business accounts for approximately half of the total Group net sales, and achieved steady growth through our acquisition of a company in the Netherlands, rising sales throughout Europe, active efforts to promote inter-dental cleaning products in the Americas, and expansion of contact points with customers in Asia. In our Chemical business, which makes up 26% of the total Group net sales, our automotive interior adhesives performed well, with growth driven particularly by increased sales in Asia.Net Sales by Business Sector
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Business Performance Fiscal Year 2016
Our Oral Care business represents about half of the total Group net sales. In this sector, Europe and Asia were the strongest performance drivers profiting from new product launches in Europe and expansion of customer segments in Asia. Our Chemical business now accounts for 26% of total Group net sales and continues to benefit from strong sales of automotive adhesives to global automobile manufacturers, as well as construction sealants in Japan.Net Sales by Business Sector
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Business Performance Fiscal Year 2015*
The Oral Care business accounts for just over half of the total Group net sales. Growth in this sector in 2015 was achieved across all geographic regions through continued and expanded investments in new products, advertising and promotions. Within the Chemical and Motorcycle business (35% of Group net sales), sales of automotive adhesives grew steadily, fueled by a global increase of automobile production, and by an expansion of our customer base.Net Sales by Business Sector
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Business Performance Fiscal Year 2014
The Oral Care sector accounts for 52% of the total Group revenues. Significant growth was achieved during 2014 in both the Americas and Europe, particularly due to the continuing positive business development in South America. In Europe, we enjoyed both increased sales and higher brand recognition due in large part to new product introductions and increased investment in advertising. The Chemical and Motorcycle sectors are growing globally, especially in Asia. Specifically, sales in the automotive peripherals have remained strong.Net Sales by Business Sector
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