Japan's Shimano cuts 2024 forecast as Asian currencies gain

Bicycle parts maker sees net profit falling 8%, sales sliding 5%

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Shimano has factories in Singapore, Malaysia and China, making it subject to forex market fluctuations. (Photo by Arisa Moriyama)

KEISUKE TAKAHASHI, Nikkei Sakai bureau chief

SAKAI, Japan -- Japanese bicycle parts maker Shimano on Tuesday downgraded its net profit projection for 2024 to 56 billion yen ($364 million) from 77 billion yen, citing the impact of stronger Asian currencies on its dollar-based sales.

Shimano in July had projected a 26% increase in net profit. The updated forecast represents an 8% decrease from 2023.

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