Oka's questions to Hitachi Ltd (HTHIY) leadership • Q3 2024
Question
An analyst identified as Oka-san asked for more details on the drivers of profitability improvement within the Connective Industries (CI) segment and whether there was a concerted, segment-wide effort behind it.
Answer
Executive Tomomi Kato confirmed that while CI's revenue growth is more modest than other segments, its profitability is steadily improving, making it a reliable business. He attributed this success to a balanced approach of pursuing growth with strong risk management, achieving competitive costs, and effectively passing on inflationary pressures through pricing adjustments.