Our Assets Companies

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Our Assets Companies (by Segment)

As an Asset Assembler, we are committed to relentlessly pursuing growth through the autonomous growth of each assets company (growth of existing businesses) and the assembly of new assets companies (via good and low risk M&As).

2023 Revenue breakdown by segment Japan: 14% (¥201.5 bn), NIPSEA: 53% (¥771.5 bn), DuluxGroup: 25% (¥360.4 bn), The Americas: 8% (¥109.2 bn)

*The 2014 figures are based on JGAAP, while the figures from 2018 onwards are based on IFRS.
*Japan: The 2014 figures include NPHD expenses, and the marine business figures only include the Japanese operations. In 2023, NPHD expenses are recorded under adjustments, and the marine business figures include both the Japanese and international operations.
*NIPSEA: The 2014 figures include the international marine business, while the 2023 figures exclude it.
*DuluxGroup: The 2019 figures are pro-forma and include one-off expenses such as M&A expenses.
*Americas: The performance of Dunn-Edwards is compared using the 2018 figures because the 2017 figures, the first year post-acquisition, only covered 10 months.

Japan Group (Japan)

Japan Group operates in a wide range of areas, including automotive coatings, decorative paints, industrial coatings, fine chemicals, and marine coatings, commanding the leading position in the paint market in Japan backed by its strong technological prowess and brands.

Asset: Japan Group (Japan)
Financial year Revenue (Bn yen) Operating profit (Bn yen) Growth rate
Japan Group (Consolidated) 2014 187.5 27.0
vs. 2014
Revenue: +7.5%
Operating profit: -29.1%
2023* 201.5 19.2

* The figures are based on the new segmentation and include the international marine business. In 2023, NPHD expenses are recorded under adjustments, whereas the 2014 figures include NPHD expenses.

FY2023 revenue breakdown
FY2023 revenue breakdown of Japan Group (Japan) 14% (¥201.5 bn)
Our market shares
in key market segments
Icon: automobile

No.2
in automotive coatings
(in 2021)

Icon: architecture

No.1
in decorative paints

Icon: gear

No.1
in industrial coatings


NIPSEA Group (Asia)

NIPSEA Group is the driving engine of our Group, operating in 22 countries/regions centered on Asia with the top market share in decorative paints in five countries.

Asset: NIPSEA Group (Asia)
NIPSEA Group (Consolidated) NIPSEA China Betek Boya PT Nipsea
Financial year 2014 2023*1 *2 2014 2023 2019 2023*2 2020*3 2023
Revenue (Bn yen) 236.5 771.5 193.1 482.7 28.8 75.2 30.3 60.9
Operating profit (Bn yen) 23.2 110.4 20.2 60.2 3.3 8.2 10.2 20.0
Growth rate
Growth since 2014 (consolidation of the Asian JV’s)
Revenue: +226.2%
Operating profit: +376.0%
Growth since 2014 (consolidation of the Asian JV’s)
Revenue: +150.0%
Operating profit: +198.5%
Growth since the acquisition (2019)
Revenue: +160.9%
Operating profit: +147.7%
Growth since the acquisition (2020)
Revenue: +100.9%
Operating profit: +96.2%

*1 The figures are based on the new segment and exclude the international marine business.
*2 The figures reflect the application of hyperinflationary accounting
*3 The figures are pro-forma.

FY2023 revenue breakdown
FY2023 revenue breakdown of NIPSEA Group (Asia) 53% (¥771.5 bn)
Our market shares
in key market segments
Icon: building

No.1
in decorative paints
in five countries,
including China,
Türkiye, and Singapore

Icon: automobile

No.2
in automotive coatings
in Asia (in 2021)


DuluxGroup (Pacific/Europe)

DuluxGroup operates in 22 countries in the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea) and Europe with the leading position in the decorative paints market in four countries, including Australia, and the third position in six countries. DuluxGroup is driving growth in our Group, delivering steady growth year after year.

Asset: DuluxGroup (Pacific/Europe)
DuluxGroup (Consolidated) DGL (Pacific) DGL (Europe)
Financial year 2019 2023 2019 2023*2 2021*3 2023*2
Revenue (Bn yen) 134.9 360.4 134.9 222.5 109.1 137.9
Operating profit (Bn yen) 15.9*1 34.6 15.9*1 28.5 9.7 6.1
Growth rate
Growth since the acquisition (2019)
Revenue: +167.2%
Operating profit: +117.7%
Growth since the acquisition (2019)
Revenue: +65.0%
Operating profit: +79.4%
Growth since the acquisition (2021)
Revenue: +26.4%
Operating profit: -37.2%

*1 The figures are pro-forma and include one-off expenses such as M&A expenses.
*2 Craig&Rose and Maison Deco are included in DGL (Europe)
*3 The figures are pro-forma.

FY2023 revenue breakdown
FY2023 revenue breakdown of DuluxGroup (Pacific/Europe) 25% (¥360.4 bn)
Our market shares
in key market segments
Icon: building

No.1
in decorative paints
in four countries,
including
Australia,
Italy, and Slovenia

Key assets companies

The Americas

Founded in 1925, Dunn-Edwards has grown to become a leading paint supplier in the US Southwest region, operating mainly in decorative paints with extensive product lines and services for professional use.

Asset: Dunn-Edwards (USA)
Financial year Revenue (Bn yen) Operating profit (Bn yen) Growth rate
Americas (Consolidated) 2018* 75.2 5.0
Growth since 2018
Revenue: +45.2%
Operating profit: +43.3%
2023 109.2 7.1
Dunn-Edwards 2018* 44.6
Growth since 2018
Revenue: +48.9%
2023 66.4

* Dunn-Edwards’ performance is compared using the 2018 figures because the 2017 figures, the first year post-acquisition, only covered 10 months following its acquisition in March 2017

FY2023 revenue breakdown
FY2023 revenue breakdown of The Americas 8% (¥109.2 bn)
Our market shares
in key market segments
Icon: building

Market share
in decorative paints:
2.5%

Icon: automobile

No.4
in automotive coatings
in North America (in 2021)

Key assets companies

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