Masahiko Uotani Representative Director, President and CEO Norio Tadakawa Corporate Executive Officer Michael Coombs Corporate Officer, CFO PLAY LIST from the beginning 2018 Results (Jan.-Dec.) @ 2018: Executive Summary 2018 Key Initiatives: Achievements and Challenges Summary of 2018 Results Substantial Sales Growth in Japan, China and Travel Retail Back to Growth in Americas Sales Growth of Approx. \115.0 Bn in Eight Core Brands, Accounting for 90% of Total Sales Growth Significant Progress Towards Ideal Cost Structure Achievement of 2020 ROIC and ROE Targets Two Years Ahead Increase in 2018 Year-end Dividend Overcame Hurdles in Q4 2018 Achieving Robust Growth Q4 2018 (Oct.-Dec.) Executive Summary Q4 Sales Growth Driven by Japan, China and Travel Retail Strengthen Marketing Investments/R&D Investments to Accelerate Growth Momentum Q4 Japan: Back on Recovery Track Despite Slowdown in Sales to Buyers / Q4 China: Growth Momentum Outpacing High 2017-Level Profit Structure of Americas Business in 2018 Structural Reforms of bareMinerals Profit Structure of EMEA Business in 2018 Results of Initiatives to Increase Supply 2018: Two Consecutive Years of Double-Digit Growth Tackling Market Uncertainties for Long-Term Growth Be a Global Winner with Our Heritage Continuously Investing for Sustainable Growth Our Mission (Women’s Empowerment) Advance ESG Management Accelerating Women's Empowerment Further Brand Selection and Concentration High-Margin Brands: IPSA, ANESSA Constantly Reviewing Brand Portfolio Accelerating Innovation Supply Chain Capabilities Supporting Global Growth Expanding to Six Domestic Factories Building a Stronger Business Foundation for the Future Securing Sustainable Growth Constantly Outperforming VISION 2020 2019: Proactive Responses to Market Uncertainties (1) 2019: Proactive Responses to Market Uncertainties (2) Maintaining Solid Growth in 2019 Robust Growth Driven by Core Brands Americas & EMEA: Improving Profitability Strengthening Investment in Priority Areas for 2019 2019 Full-Year Forecast January 2019 Trends (Preliminary Figures) Lastly @ Q&A Q&A 1 Q&A 2 Q&A 3 Q&A 4 Q&A 5 Q&A 6 Back Next