Lifedrink Company REPORTS Q4 SALES GROWTH DRIVEN BY PRODUCTION EXPANSIONS

TOKYO, May 15 (Pulse News Wire) – Lifedrink Company,inc. (2585.T) reported strong fourth-quarter performance, driven by production expansions and cost reductions.

Sales increased by 18% compared to the previous fiscal year, while operating profit rose by 12%. Production volumes grew by 13% due to contributions from O Beverage and N Beverage facilities. Additionally, the company expects continued growth in fiscal 2027, aiming for sales of ¥720 billion, up from ¥520.4 billion in the prior year. For the fiscal year ending March 2026, Lifedrink achieved higher revenues and operating profits despite rising costs such as raw material expenses and labor fees. Key factors included improved logistics efficiency and cost savings through internal bottle manufacturing.

Notably, the company's capital expenditure surged by ¥10.40 billion due to investments in new lines at Gunma Beverage and N Beverage. Looking ahead, Lifedrink plans significant expansion initiatives, targeting a production volume of ¥100 million cases in fiscal 2027. New projects include additional beverage lines and warehouse construction, contributing to anticipated revenue growth of 193 billion yen and an operating profit increase of 11.7 billion yen. The company also aims to enhance its vending machine operations, expecting annual operating income exceeding ¥1 billion by March 2030. Overall, Lifedrink’s strategic investments and operational improvements position the company for sustained growth amid challenging economic conditions.