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Japan Tobacco Inc. Overview

Address

2-1, Toranomon 2-Chome,
Minato-Ku Tokyo, 
 105-8422 Japan
Phone: +81-3-3582-3111
Fax:+81-3-5572-1441

Japan Tobacco Inc. Rankings

#238 in FT Global 500 (June 2011) 
#Nikkei 225

Company Description

Japan Tobacco (JT) has plenty to puff about. The company secures about 60% of the Japanese cigarette market -- the fourth largest worldwide. It holds nine of the country's top 10 brands, including Mild Seven, Seven Stars, and Caster. Globally, JT is the #3 tobacco maker, trailing Philip Morris International and BAT. Driving growth, its JT International arm, which owns Britain's Gallaher Group, makes and markets Camel, Salem, and Winston brands outside the US (once made by Reynolds American's RJR Tobacco), and others. JT also has holdings in the food and pharmaceutical industries. In 1985 the company shifted from a state monopoly to a public company; some 50% of JT is held by Japan's Minister of Finance.

Japan Tobacco Inc. Company Profile Report

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Hoover's industry experts provide proprietary editorial analysis supplemented with content from multiple data sources to bring you the Company Profile Report. The depth of each report varies, so be sure to view the sample and review the report contents listed next.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • Company History
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Historical Events
  • Industry Information
  • Financial Summary
  • Annual Income Statement
  • Quarterly Cash Flow
  • Annual Balance Sheet
  • Quarterly Balance Sheet
  • Annual Cash Flow
  • Quarterly Income Statement
  • Financial Market Data
  • Historical Financials
  • Competitors List
  • Competitive Landscape

Company Profile Report Highlights

  • Company Description

    Quickly grasp how a company operates and understand its current business environment.

  • Industry Information

    Identify the often times disparate industries a company does business in, and find the corresponding SIC and NAICS codes.

  • Biographies

    Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.

  • Company History

    When you want to know where a company is going, you'll be helped by first knowing where it's been. Use this to get up to speed on a company's history.

  • Key People

    Uncover the roles and responsibilities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.

  • Company Financials

    Review key financial information to gauge health and growth potential.

Company Profile Report

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Overview

The US fruit and vegetable processing industry includes about 1,300 companies with combined annual revenue of about $64 billion. Major companies include Del Monte, Heinz, JR Simplot, and Ocean Spray; and divisions of large food companies such as ConAgra and General Mills. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate about 70 percent of revenue.

SIC: 2032, 2033, 2034, 2037, 2038

NAICS: 311422, 311421, 311412, 311423, 311411

 

Sample Questions & Answers

How does the company protect against changes in raw material and crop prices?

Crop yields and prices can change yearly due to weather, disease, and supply and demand. Processors sell large quantities of commodity products at fairly low prices; however, if a crop yield is poor, the processor usually can't raise prices enough to...

 

How dependent is the company on its larger customers?

Consolidation in the grocery and restaurant industries and the rise of mass food merchandisers, like Costco and Wal-Mart, has funneled demand through fewer but larger customers. Local and regional processors may depend on just a few customers for the...

 

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General Report Description

Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Industry Overview
  • Quarterly Industry Update
  • Business Challenges
  • Trends and Opportunities
  • Call Preparation Questions
  • Financial Information
  • Industry Forecast
  • Website and Media Links
  • Glossary of Acronyms

    Industry Report Highlights:

    • Recent Developments

      Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

    • Trends & Opportunities

      Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

    • Call Preparation Questions

      Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

    • Industry Forecast

      Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

    • Business Challenges

      Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

    • Executive Insight

      Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

    • Financial Information

      Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

    • Web Links & Acronyms

      Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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    Tobacco Product Manufacturing Industry Report

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    Overview

    The US tobacco manufacturing industry includes about 80 companies with combined annual revenue of about $38 billion. Major companies include Altria (owner of Philip Morris USA and UST), Lorillard, Reynolds American, and Vector Group. The industry is highly concentrated: the eight largest companies generate about 90 percent of revenue.

    SIC: 2111, 2141, 2121

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    Sample Questions & Answers

    What does the company believe the government’s role should be in regulating tobacco?

    Government oversight of the tobacco industry significantly impacts the profitability of individual companies. Federal regulation of tobacco advertising, state and local excise taxes, restrictions on public and workplace smoking, and the 1998 Master...

     

    How vulnerable is the company to pending litigation?

    Although the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) restricts states from suing cigarette manufacturers, major cigarette manufacturers still face hundreds of individual and class action lawsuits. At issue in various cases are health hazards associated...

     

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    General Report Description

    Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

     

    Sections Included in Report

    • Industry Overview
    • Quarterly Industry Update
    • Business Challenges
    • Trends and Opportunities
    • Call Preparation Questions
    • Financial Information
    • Industry Forecast
    • Website and Media Links
    • Glossary of Acronyms

      Industry Report Highlights:

      • Recent Developments

        Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

      • Trends & Opportunities

        Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

      • Call Preparation Questions

        Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

      • Industry Forecast

        Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

      • Business Challenges

        Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

      • Executive Insight

        Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

      • Financial Information

        Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

      • Web Links & Acronyms

        Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

      Tobacco Product Manufacturing Industry Report

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      Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Industry Report

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      Overview

      The US pharmaceutical manufacturing industry includes about 1,500 companies with combined annual revenue of about $200 billion. Major companies include Abbott, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Eli Lilly, Johnson & Johnson, and Pfizer. The US industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for more than 80 percent of revenue.

      SIC: 2833, 2834, 2835

      NAICS: 325411, 325412, 325413

       

      Sample Questions & Answers

      How is the company challenged by government regulations?

      The pharmaceutical industry is heavily regulated by the FDA and subject to state and federal laws. The high profitability of many drug companies at a time of rising health care costs makes the industry a prime target for regulators, including...

       

      How is the company preparing to handle expiration of its key patents?

      Profits from sales of prescription drugs usually plummet once lower-cost generic alternatives are available. Generic drugs now account for more than half of all prescriptions filled in the US. Traditional drug companies must constantly discover or...

       

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      General Report Description

      Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

       

      Sections Included in Report

      • Industry Overview
      • Quarterly Industry Update
      • Business Challenges
      • Trends and Opportunities
      • Call Preparation Questions
      • Financial Information
      • Industry Forecast
      • Website and Media Links
      • Glossary of Acronyms

        Industry Report Highlights:

        • Recent Developments

          Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

        • Trends & Opportunities

          Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

        • Call Preparation Questions

          Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

        • Business Challenges

          Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

        • Executive Insight

          Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

        • Financial Information

          Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

        • Web Links & Acronyms

          Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

        Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Industry Report

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        Nonalcoholic Beverage Manufacturing Industry Report

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        Overview

        The US nonalcoholic beverage manufacturing industry includes about 450 companies with combined annual revenue of about $40 billion. Major companies include Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, and Monster Beverage (formerly Hansen Natural).

        SIC: 2043, 2097, 2086

        NAICS: 311920, 312111, 312113, 312112

         

        Sample Questions & Answers

        If a bottler or wholesaler, what demands do manufacturers place on the company?

        To retain valuable relationships with national manufacturers, local bottlers and wholesalers have to meet certain financial and operating tests that restrict their ability to diversify. Local bottlers are also required to spend money on advertising...

         

        How is the company working to overcome health concerns about soft drink consumption?

        The large amounts of sugar in many sodas are believed to contribute strongly to the obesity epidemic in US children. Sodas typically contain 150 calories per can, entirely from sugar, and have no other nutritional value. Also criticized are the...

         

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        General Report Description

        Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

         

        Sections Included in Report

        • Industry Overview
        • Quarterly Industry Update
        • Business Challenges
        • Trends and Opportunities
        • Call Preparation Questions
        • Financial Information
        • Industry Forecast
        • Website and Media Links
        • Glossary of Acronyms

          Industry Report Highlights:

          • Recent Developments

            Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

          • Trends & Opportunities

            Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

          • Call Preparation Questions

            Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

          • Industry Forecast

            Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

          • Business Challenges

            Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

          • Executive Insight

            Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

          • Financial Information

            Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

          • Web Links & Acronyms

            Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

          Nonalcoholic Beverage Manufacturing Industry Report

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          Japan Tobacco Inc. Overview

          Top 3 Competitors

          Company: Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
          Location: Tokyo, Japan

          Company: Altadis, S.A.
          Location: Madrid, Spain

          Company: Asahi Breweries, Ltd.
          Location: Tokyo, Japan

          Industries where Japan Tobacco Inc. Competes

          Cigarette, Cigar & Smokeless Tobacco Product Manufacturing
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          Beverage Manufacturing
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          Nonalcoholic Beverage Manufacturing
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          Soft Drink Manufacturing
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          Consumer Products Manufacturing
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          Competitive Landscape Brief

          Consumer taste and population growth drive demand in the consumer sector, while economic growth of businesses, like restaurants and hotels, drives demand in the commercial sector. The profitability of individual companies depends on effectively managing raw ingredient costs, efficient operations, and effective marketing. Large companies have scale advantages in purchasing, distribution, manufacturing, and marketing. Small companies can compete effectively by offering specialized products or serving a local market. The industry is capital-intensive: average annual revenue per worker is about $600,000. Imports of roasted coffee and tea are 20 percent of the US market; exports are about 10 percent of US production. Part of the international export market is instant coffee. The US is the world’s largest importer of green coffee beans because, with the exception of Hawaii and Puerto Rico, the US climate can't support coffee trees and tea plants. Coffee and tea manufacturers face intense competition from other beverage companies, especially soft drink, bottled water, and juice manufacturers. The US is the largest coffee consumer in the world.

          Japan Tobacco Inc. Competitive Landscape

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          Providing a complete view of how this company and its competitors stack up against one another, the Competitive Landscape report includes benchmarks on over 30 parameters related to sales, employees, market cap, profitability, and growth. Exclusive to Hoover's, this landscape can be used to conduct competitive analysis, inform corporate strategy, and identify trends.

           

          Sections Included in Report

          • Key Numbers
          • Profitability
          • Valuation
          • Operations
          • Financial Ratios
          • Per Share Data ($)
          • Growth Statistics
          • *Data provided for 3 to 30 competitors

            Company Landscape Report Highlights

            • Competitors List

              Identify specific primary and secondary competitors, allowing you evaluate the chances of successfully introducing new products.

            • Competitive Landscape

              Access detailed financial metrics on a company's top competitors, so you can quickly determine their relative health and add credibility-boosting quantitative data to your presentations.

            Competitive Landscape Report

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