TOKYO -- Japanese trading house Itochu aims to increase shareholder payouts this fiscal year and spend up to 1 trillion yen ($6.6 billion) on acquisitions and other investments, the company said Wednesday.
Itochu to 'expand scope' of investments with up to $6.6bn in spending

Itochu expects net profit to reach an all-time high this fiscal year. (Photo by Yuki Nakao)
TOKYO -- Japanese trading house Itochu aims to increase shareholder payouts this fiscal year and spend up to 1 trillion yen ($6.6 billion) on acquisitions and other investments, the company said Wednesday.