Kato Works - The launch of the new model, the 80t rough terrain crane "SL-850Rf3" equipped with environmentally friendly engines.

On the 20th, Kato Works Co., Ltd. <6390> announced the start of sales for the 80-ton rough terrain crane "SL-850Rf3." This product inherits various performance features from its predecessor, the SL-850Rf2, achieving further improvements in both safety and workability while maintaining a compact structure. It is also equipped with a new environmentally friendly engine that complies with the latest emission regulations, succeeding the "SL-500Rf3" which was released in June. The product has been applied for designation as a "low-noise construction machinery" by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

Fisco JapanDec 23 16:42

Kato Manufacturing Research Memo (8): Promoting profitability improvement Global Strategy in the mid-term management plan.

■Growth Global Strategy 1. Medium-term management plan (from March 2023 to March 2025) Kato Seisakusho <6390> formulated the medium-term management plan in March 2022, in response to the drastic changes in the business environment due to the significant decline in demand associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and the disruption of the Global supply chain. The GAINIANBANKUAI includes "transformation into a lean and solid structure," with basic policies focusing on profit improvement and strengthening (concentration of management resources on core businesses and fundamental reforms), and improving financial conditions (inventory

Fisco JapanDec 20 12:08

Kato Manufacturing Research Memo (7): The full-year Financial Estimates are expected to show a reduction in the final loss compared to the previous estimates.

■Kato Manufacturing Co., Ltd. <6390> Future Outlook ● The consolidated performance forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2025 has been revised as of November 8, 2024, with revenue expected to increase by 7.0% year-on-year to 61,500 million yen, operating profit expected to decrease by 9.3% to 1,500 million yen, ordinary profit expected to decrease by 37.9% to 1,600 million yen, and a net loss attributable to shareholders of the parent company expected to be 4,200 million yen (compared to a profit of 4,235 million yen in the previous period). Looking at it year-on-year, revenue is expected to show an increase.

Fisco JapanDec 20 12:07

Kato Manufacturing Research Memo (3): Construction cranes and hydraulic excavators are the mainstays.

■Kato Manufacturing Company <6390> Business Overview 1. Business Overview The lineup of construction cranes includes rough terrain cranes, all-terrain cranes, and crawler cranes. The rough terrain crane is a self-propelled crane equipped with large tires, capable of both travel and crane operation from a single operator's cabin. It excels in off-road mobility and maneuverability. The all-terrain crane is equipped with large tires and has independently structured operator cabins for travel and crane operation.

Fisco JapanDec 20 12:03

Kato Works Research Memo (2): A pioneer in Construction Machinery manufacturers essential for building social infrastructure.

■Company Overview 1. Company Overview Kato Manufacturing Co., Ltd. <6390> is a major Construction Machinery manufacturer with nearly 130 years of history since its founding in 1895 (as a sole proprietorship). The company has the management philosophy of "contributing to society through excellent products" and, as a pioneer in the Construction Machinery industry essential for building social infrastructure, currently develops its business mainly focusing on construction cranes and hydraulic excavators. The production of customer-centric products that are characterized as "durable," "powerful," and "easy to operate" responds to customer needs.

Fisco JapanDec 20 12:02

Kato Manufacturing - Although the financial estimate for the fiscal year ending March 2025 is expected to finish with a final loss, there are hopes for revenue improvement in the fiscal year ending March 2026.

Kato Works Co., Ltd. (6390) is a major Construction Machinery manufacturer with nearly 130 years of history since its establishment as a sole proprietorship in 1895. As a pioneer in the construction machinery industry, essential for building social infrastructure, the company currently focuses its business on construction cranes and hydraulic excavators. It is characterized by customer-oriented product development that emphasizes qualities like 'durability', 'strength', and 'ease of operation' in response to customer demands, earning high trust from clients. The lineup of construction cranes includes rough terrain cranes.

Fisco JapanDec 20 11:23