TOKYO – After years of crisis and stagnation, the Japanese electronics company Panasonic has achieved a remarkable turnaround. Thanks to a new strategy and a series of reforms, the company was able to record its highest net profit ever in the fiscal year 2023, amounting to 444 billion yen (equivalent to 2.65 billion euros), which represents an impressive growth of 67 percent compared to the previous year.

A Look Back

Panasonic, a 116-year-old conglomerate, has overcome several challenges in the past. The years of crisis and stagnation were marked by difficult market conditions and intense competition. However, thanks to a series of reforms and a new strategy, the company was able to strengthen its position and return to the path of growth.

The Road to Recovery

An extraordinary profit contributed significantly to this impressive result. But Panasonic is also achieving operational records again. In the current year, the operating profit is expected to rise from 361 billion yen in 2023 to 380 billion yen. This would be the second-highest value in the company’s history.

Looking to the Future

Despite difficult conditions in key markets such as China or the electric vehicle sector, Panasonic expects further growth. Revenue is expected to increase slightly to 8.6 trillion yen. This underscores the company’s confidence in its ability to adapt to changing market conditions and continue to deliver innovative products and solutions.

The recent successes of Panasonic are a testament to the company’s resilience and its ability to assert itself in a constantly changing market environment. (zai)