HOKKAIDO COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO.,LTD. (2573) Stock Price

Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling is primarily engaged in the manufacturing and sales of beverages. Unlike its parent company, Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd., the company specializes exclusively in the beverage business. Specifically, Hokkaido Coca-Cola Retail & Vending Co., Ltd. and Hokkaido Vending Co., Ltd. handle sales and vending machine operations.

Additionally, Hokkaido Coca-Cola Products Co., Ltd. manufactures beverages under contract from Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling. Kouraku Transportation Co., Ltd. manages inter-facility transportation and warehouse operations, while Hokkaido Service Co., Ltd. provides general administrative services, office equipment leasing, and vending machine maintenance.

In this way, Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling has established an integrated system covering beverage manufacturing, sales, transportation, and equipment maintenance. This structure enables efficient business operations and delivers community-focused services.

Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling aims to contribute to the development of regional society through its business operations across Hokkaido. The company upholds the management philosophy of "contributing to an intellectually vibrant, prosperous, and creative society," and places emphasis on mutual prosperity and coexistence with local residents and business partners.

In response to challenging business conditions including rising raw material and energy costs and declining labor population, the company has formulated a medium-term management plan. From 2024 to 2026, it targets revenue of 65.2 billion yen, operating profit of 3.0 billion yen, and ROE of 4.0%, pursuing sustainable growth.

As its growth strategy, the company adopts a basic policy of continued growth in the beverage business and creation of new business pillars. It promotes the establishment of a stable foundation for beverage operations, optimization of capital allocation, strengthening of human capital, and initiatives addressing social and environmental issues, aiming to become a company trusted by the region.

Additionally, the company addresses regional challenges using SDGs as a benchmark and strengthens corporate governance through the construction and operation of internal control systems. It also works to maintain and improve quality, safety, and environmental standards by utilizing Coca-Cola's proprietary "KORE" system.