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1
KONICA MINOLTA, INC. Annual Report 2014
I’m Shoei Yamana, President and CEO of Konica Minolta, leading our 40,000
worldwide employees forward as of April 2014.
Fiscal 2013 (April 1, 2013–March 31, 2014) marked the conclusion of our
Medium Term Business Plan, GPLAN 2013. During the year, the entire Konica
Minolta Group advanced its “Genre-top” strategy, working together to achieve
sustainable growth. We achieved major increases in both sales and profi t, with
consolidated sales of ¥943.7 billion, up 16.1% year on year, and operating
income of ¥58.1 billion, up 43.0%. In addition to the gradually improving glob-
al economy, the Group benefi ted from the effects of the persistently weak yen,
increased sales of main products in our mainstay Business Technologies
Business, and acquisitions.
Society today is changing faster than even before. Once upon a time, making
good products was enough to ensure sales. Those days are gone. These days,
only companies that work with customers to solve problems while contributing
to society and the health of the environment will be able to grow sustainably.
My goal over the next three years is to shift the Company to a totally customer-
centric style of business. We will use our excellent relationships with customers
around the world to create new value and evolve our Genre-top strategy.
To achieve this business overhaul, we launched the new Medium Term Business
Plan TRANSFORM 2016 in April 2014. Under this plan, we will strengthen ser-
vice and solution proposal capabilities, seek out ways to create higher added
value in our businesses while honing development and manufacturing, and
support and nurture our human resources.
We will put our full strength into to building a company that is stronger and
more fl exible.
In leading the management at Konica Minolta, I regard the fi scal 2016 goals as
a commitment. I’m completely determined to reach them. Thank you for your
ongoing support and confi dence.
August 2014
Shoei Yamana
President and CEO
Konica Minolta, Inc.
Our Commitment
Management’s
Message