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Kao Corporation Overview

Address

1-14-10 Nihonbashi Kayabacho,
Chuo-Ku Tokyo, 
 103-8210 Japan
Phone: +81-3-3660-7111
Fax:+81-3-3660-8978

Kao Corporation Rankings

Nikkei 225

Company Description

More than a century after Kao affixed a lunar logo to its name, Japanese consumers still think the company's products hang the moon. Kao (pronounced "cow") is Japan's #1 maker of personal care, laundry, and cleaning products. Its brand names include Attack (a top laundry detergent in Japan), Bioré (skin care), Family Kyukyutto (dishwashing detergent), Asience (shampoo), Laurier (sanitary napkins), Merries (disposable diapers), and ALBLANC (cosmetics). The company also manufactures Healthya brand beverages (green tea and water), cooking oils and fatty chemicals, printer and copier toner products, and plastics used in products such as athletic shoe soles.

Kao Corporation 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
  • 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 tp speed on a company's history.

  • Key People

    Uncover the roles and responsiblities 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.

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Overview

The US soap and detergent manufacturing industry includes about 650 companies with combined annual revenue of about $27 billion. Major companies in the consumer sector include divisions of Procter & Gamble (P&G); Colgate-Palmolive; and Dial, a subsidiary of German consumer products firm Henkel KGaA. Major companies in the commercial sector include Zep and divisions of Ecolab. The industry is highly concentrated: the top 50 companies generate about 90 percent of revenue.

SIC: 2841

NAICS: 325611

 

Sample Questions & Answers

What key factors influence the company's capacity planning?

Overall demand for soaps and detergents depends on multiple factors and results in wide swings in production volume, making capacity planning difficult. Annual production changes can be more than 10 percent. Consumer demand is influenced by...

 

How has slow growth in wholesale pricing affected the company’s profitability?

Market maturity and heavy competition have depressed growth in wholesale prices for soaps and detergents. Wholesale prices for household detergents have risen slowly in recent years. Consumers and businesses are generally price-sensitive about...

 

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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 & Opportunies

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

    • Call Preparation Questions

      Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

    • Industry Forecast

      Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

    • 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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    Edible Oils Manufacturing Industry Report

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    Overview

    The US edible oils manufacturing industry includes about 200 companies with combined annual revenue of about $56 billion. Major companies include Archer Daniels Midland, Bunge, Cargill Foods, and CHS. The industry is highly concentrated: the eight largest companies account for about 70 percent of industry revenue.

    SIC: 2046, 2074, 2075, 2076

    NAICS: 311221, 311222, 311223, 311225

     

    Sample Questions & Answers

    How important is lobbying the government to the company's bottom line?

    Corn processors actively lobby the federal government to support corn and sugar subsidies, which can directly and indirectly result in windfall profits. Over a recent 10-year period, the federal government paid farmers $50 billion in corn subsidies.

     

    How critical is the livestock feed industry to the company's success?

    Most domestically processed soybean meal is used to feed livestock; poultry and swine account for 75 percent of all soybean meal livestock consumption. Changing patterns in domestic chicken and pork consumption could lower demand for soybean meal. An...

     

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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 & Opportunies

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

      • Call Preparation Questions

        Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

      • Industry Forecast

        Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

      • 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.

      Edible Oils Manufacturing Industry Report

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      Chemical Manufacturing Industry Report

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      Overview

      The US chemicals industry includes about 10,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $700 billion. Major companies include Dow, DuPont, Eastman Chemical, ExxonMobil Chemical, and Huntsman. The US industry is concentrated: the 50 largest firms generate more than half of industry revenue.

      SIC: 2823, 2824, 2833, 2834, 2835, 2836, 2841, 2842, 2843, 2844, 2851, 2861, 2865, 2869, 2873, 2874, 2875, 2879, 2891, 2892, 2893, 3087, 3861, 2822, 2821, 2819, 2812, 2813, 2816

      NAICS: 325998, 325992, 325920, 325991, 325910, 325620, 325613, 325612, 325611, 325520, 325510, 325414, 325413, 325412, 325411, 325320, 325314, 325312, 325311, 325222, 325221, 325110, 325120, 325131, 325132, 325181, 325182, 325188, 325191, 325192, 325193, 325199, 325211, 325212

       

      Sample Questions & Answers

      How has the company been affected by recent changes in energy and raw material costs?

      Because of the high energy requirements in chemical production, higher energy prices can greatly affect costs. Many manufacturers use natural gas as a source of heat, or natural gas or crude oil as feedstocks. Feedstocks and energy can account for...

       

      How does the company track compliance with federal regulations?

      Despite large investments to prevent air, water, and ground pollution, chemical companies have ongoing exposure to environmental and health issues, because regulations continue to tighten and past practices continue to result in large cleanup costs...

       

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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 & Opportunies

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

        • Call Preparation Questions

          Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

        • 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.

        Chemical Manufacturing Industry Report

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        Personal Care Products Manufacturing Industry Report

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        Overview

        The US personal care products manufacturing industry includes about 800 companies with combined annual revenue of $40 billion. Major companies include Estee Lauder, Johnson & Johnson, and Procter & Gamble. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest firms account for about 85 percent of industry revenue.

        SIC: 2844

        NAICS: 325620

         

        Sample Questions & Answers

        How have changes in raw material prices affected the company?

        Raw material price increases and competitive consumer price pressures squeeze margins for personal care products manufacturers. Suppliers pass price increases for surfactants, palm oil, chemical additives, plastic packaging, and other raw materials...

         

        How vulnerable is the company to changes in consumer spending?

        Sales of high-end personal care products are susceptible to decreased consumer spending. Luxury items within the industry, such as high-end perfume, makeup, or skin care products, are particularly vulnerable to economic downturns. Consumers tend to...

         

        To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

         

        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 & Opportunies

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

          • Call Preparation Questions

            Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

          • Industry Forecast

            Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

          • 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.

          Personal Care Products Manufacturing Industry Report

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          $129

          Kao Corporation  Overview

          Top 3 Competitiors

          Company: Alticor Inc.
          Location: Ada, MI

          Company: Colgate-Palmolive Company
          Location: New York, NY

          Company: Johnson & Johnson
          Location: New Brunswick, NJ

          Industries where Kao Corporation Competes

          Personal Care Products Manufacturing
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          Chemical Manufacturing
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          Specialty Chemical Manufacturing
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          Consumer Products Manufacturing
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          Soap & Other Detergent Manufacturing
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          Cosmetics & Skin Care Products Manufacturing
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          Competitive Landscape Brief

          Demand depends on the overall strength of the US economy, because most industrial chemicals are used in the manufacture of more-complicated products like fibers, plastics, paints, and paper. The profitability of individual companies is closely linked to efficient operations, because most products are commodities. Big producers have large economies of scale in production, which is why some chemicals are made by just a handful of companies. Small companies can compete effectively by making specialized or highly-purified products. The industry is capital-intensive: average annual revenue per employee is more than $1 million. International trade in industrial chemicals is substantial. Imports come to the US primarily from Canada, China, and Germany. US exports go mainly to Mexico, Canada, Belgium, China, and Japan.

          Kao Corporation 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 sucessfully introducing new products.

            • Competive Landscape

              Acess 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.

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