Himarasi-san's questions to Hitachi Ltd (HTHIY) leadership • Q3 2024
Question
An analyst identified as Himarasi-san asked for management's perspective on the upcoming spring wage negotiations in Japan.
Answer
Executive Tomomi Kato acknowledged the growing societal expectations for wage increases in Japan. While declining to give specifics ahead of negotiations, he stated that Hitachi aims to create a favorable cycle of growth and distribution, which requires achieving sustainable business growth as a prerequisite.