Summary of FY2013 and Management Strategy
- In fiscal 2014, the advertising markets in many regions around the world improved compared to the previous year.
- In Japan, concern remains about the impact of the consumption tax increase, but we will unfailingly secure every business opportunity, including those related to the World Cup in June.
- Europe, where the market environment had been severe until last year, is on the track to recovery, although some regions in southern Europe are still facing difficulties.
- The Americas and Asia are also expected to achieve further growth that will exceed the previous year's growth.
- Under these business circumstances, our Group will focus on the following issues.