Himarasi's questions to Hitachi Ltd (HTHIY) leadership • Q3 2024
Question
An analyst identified as Himarasi-san asked about Hitachi's stance regarding the upcoming spring wage negotiations in Japan.
Answer
Executive Tomomi Kato acknowledged the high societal expectations for wage increases. While declining to give specifics ahead of negotiations, he affirmed Hitachi's desire to contribute to a positive cycle of economic growth and wealth distribution through wage hikes, which is predicated on the company's ability to achieve sustainable business growth.