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Management Strategy and Mid-term Plan 2027 (K27)
We are accelerating both business growth and contributions to a sustainable world through its mid-term plan 2027 (K27), which was formulated in August 2023.
K27 Vision
Protecting Future Lives
Sustainability as the only path
K27 Basic Policy
- Become an essential company in a sustainable world
- Transform to build robust business through investment
- Maximize the power and potential of employees
K27 Target
| FY2027 target | |
|---|---|
| ROIC | 11.0% or more |
| EVA | 70.0 billion yen or more |
| Operating Income | Record-high operating income (FY2019 211.7 billion yen) |
| Sales outside Japan* | 800.0 billion yen or more (Sales CAGR + 2.4%) |
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* Sales outside Japan are based on the location where the sales were recognized.
Four Strategies for Achieving the Mid-term Plan 2027 (K27)
Build Global Sharp Top Businesses
Strengthen high-demand, high-profitability businesses and accelerate global expansion.
Global Sharp Top Human Capital/Organizational Management
Foster human capital with the creativity to solve critical needs and establish an efficient organization where such individuals take the lead.
Improve Capital Efficiency/Profitability
Maximize the value of management capital by supervising investment efficiency for each business based on the business portfolio.
Build Businesses Through Co-creation with Partners
Leverage Kao’s technology assets quickly and at scale by collaborating with partner companies to create value.