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Today we announced Q1 earnings results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. LIXIL CEO Kinya Seto commented, "In the first quarter of FYE2025, our Japan business successfully captured the robust demand in the renovation market, offsetting weak new housing starts and delivering core earnings in line with our expectations. With indicators such as a rise in Japan showroom visitors, we anticipate a recovery in demand towards the second half of the year. In our international business, we saw a recovery in sales in Europe, a critical pillar for profit generation. However, demand remains sluggish in the U.S. Profit for the quarter decreased year-on-year due to an increase in other expenses including costs associated with structural reforms and tax expenses. Internationally, we are driving performance improvements through continued structural reforms and strengthening our supply and organizational systems in preparation for the recovery of demand in markets such as the U.S. Amidst an uncertain business environment, we are executing the initiatives outlined in the LIXIL Playbook. We are committed to driving innovation that delivers a positive societal and environmental impact, and remain focused on strengthening the business foundation for continued growth." Learn more in today's press release :https://lnkd.in/gu3XxW4M #LIXIL #FY25 #Financialresults #Earnings

Last week, LIXIL once again partnered with Tools & Tiaras Inc. for their 2024 summer camp in Jamaica, Queens. The team from Hydrific, part of LIXIL led this year’s workshop with a focus on design and water conservation. Julia Deister (née Auer), Uma Dhamija and Emilie Williams, IDSA used their experience and creativity to teach the campers how to tackle important problems around water scarcity, from identifying key issues to building prototypes for their innovative solutions. This marks the 6th year of the partnership between LIXIL and Tools & Tiaras. We're proud to support them in their mission to foster more diversity & inclusion in the trades and introduce the next generation to a variety of potential career opportunities. Our partnership with Tools & Tiaras is also a key part of American Standard’s Trade Up program, an effort dedicated to raising awareness of the skills gap and taking action to inspire more people to pursue plumbing as a viable career path. It is always a pleasure to work with Judaline Cassidy, Jen Jones and the whole team at Tools & Tiaras. We’re so appreciative of our continued partnership and we look forward to next year’s camp!

We are proud to announce that we have been awarded a total of 19 Red Dot Design Awards this year, one of the world’s most prestigious and meaningful recognitions for high design quality. The winning products: NODEA: 'SEAMLESS',  'GLASS R' and 'WINDOW G' INTERIO: 'Raffis Aluminium Glass Door' LIXIL: 'Slim Hanger Door' TOSTEM: EntranceDoor XE' GROHE: ‘Blue Fizz’, ‘SmartControl Dual Spray’, ‘Everstream’, ‘Sensia Pro’, ‘Tempesta 110’, ‘Essence Phantom Black’, ‘Pure Ro System’ and ‘Pre-Filter’ AMERICAN STANDARD: ‘RainSwitch Power Jet Hand Shower’, ‘Aspirations Bathroom Faucet Collection’, ‘Aspirations Single Lever Pull Out Faucet’, ‘Aspirations Waterfall Tub Spout’ and ‘Aspirations Widespread Pull Down Faucet’ Just one of the highlights: NODEA's 'SEAMLESS' has been awarded the highest distinction, the "Red Dot: Best of the Best," reserved only for the most outstanding products. ‘SEAMLESS’ is a world-first panorama window that incorporates CFRP into the glass edge. This innovation achieves a flat surface through electric parallel and sliding movements, completely rethinking the structure of traditional windows. #RedDotAwards2024 #Design #LIXIL #Awards #Designawards #LIXILGLOBALDESIGN

We are excited to announce that one of our employees, Osamu Nagashima, has been selected to represent Japan as a para-badminton player in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games! Osamu shared with us: 'I am deeply honored to have the opportunity to participate in the Paralympics once again. With the support of everyone cheering me on, I am motivated to strive for the medal that eluded me in the Tokyo Games. I eagerly anticipate your continued encouragement!' #Parabadminton #LIXIL

Introducing the latest edition of our WASH Digest! 💧 In this issue, we dive into the monitoring frameworks and indicators that are helping to shape the future of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH). 🔍 Discover how we are updating our approach to tracking and measuring the impact of our sanitation and hygiene initiatives at LIXIL 🤝 Learn about the collaborative efforts between WHO, UNICEF, and the World Bank to define core indicators that will strengthen WASH systems 📈 Find out more about a recent framework for valuing corporate investments in WASH Robust monitoring frameworks and indicators are pivotal to advancing Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG6) – helping to make every effort count. #WASH #Sanitation #Hygiene #Sustainability #GlobalImpact #LIXIL #Innovation

LIXIL power brands, American Standard APAC and GROHE, honored outstanding achievements across the property industry at the Asia Pacific International Property & Hotel Awards 2024-25. The prestigious event welcomed over 500 guests, industry luminaries, and nearly 1000 entries to celebrate excellence across architecture, interior design, real estate, and property development. The event recognized over 400 winning companies from across the Asia Pacific. It culminated in a gala event with the announcement and presentation of the American Standard Innovation Award, the GROHE Sustainability Award and the new GROHE Luxury Award. This year’s edition unveiled the Asia Pacific Hotel Awards category to recognize excellence in the hospitality sector. Judged by a panel of 50 industry experts and peers, each entry was meticulously evaluated for design, quality, service, innovation, originality, and dedication to sustainability. The audience enjoyed the American Standard exhibit, featuring selections from the Acacia Collection, Signature Collection, spalet, and auto temperature mixers in exciting color finishes, perfectly complementing modern lifestyles and aspirations. The GROHE SPA exhibit took guests on a journey through the theme of ‘Health through Water,’ showcasing curated collections with options for different materials, colors, and finishes. Congratulations to the winners and nominees. We look forward to collaborating with you in future and continue to push the boundaries of innovation and sustainability in the property industry! #AsiaPacificPropertyAwards #Innovation #Sustainability #Architecture #InteriorDesign #Hospitality Audrey Yeo Antoine Besseyre Des Horts International Property Awards

🏆 We're proud to announce that our Santa Clara plant has received the prestigious Prexcel Award, a national quality accolade in Mexico that recognizes environmental stewardship, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility. Receiving the Prexcel Award is a reflection of our commitment to improving lives through innovation, understanding our consumers' needs, and delivering on them. The team in Santa Clara embodies our commitment to always experiment and learn while working with respect, and this achievement is a testament to their initiative and commitment. Join us in congratulating Rolando González Cruz, José Hernández Pulido, Jesus Cruz Alvarez, Jessica Becerril, and the entire Santa Clara team for their dedication and hard work!

Ever wondered what makes LIXIL truly special? Meet Toshie Takahashi, a trailblazer whose journey is one of grit, resilience and a testament to the incredible possibilities that emerge when ambition meets unwavering support. Toshie made a pivotal decision to join LIXIL in 2013 where she found herself at the heart of a burgeoning brand, shortly after LIXIL came together. Over the years, despite the challenges she faced, her resilience and the support LIXIL provided allowed Toshie to balance both of her roles, as a working mother and a leader – pioneering change in policies that support diversity and addressing the needs of employees in over 150 countries to foster growth and shape the future of living. “We have made progress as employees have shown a lot of courage. They have persistently proposed changes for the better and wellbeing of their colleagues. Apart from my experience, I see many others benefitting from the policies implemented to support diversity and growth of our people. I really see how as a company, we are truly making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere.” Click here for the full story:https://lnkd.in/g_TxPTFC #EmployeeSpotlight #LIXIL

Dive into the latest WASH insights with our latest edition of the WASH Digest! In this issue, we are thrilled to share with you: 🤝 The renewal of our Make a Splash! partnership with UNICEF: Celebrating five years of work and setting the stage for three more years of dedicated effort towards SDG 6. 🌐 Highlights from the 10th World Water Forum: Uniting voices and visions for water security and resilience in the face of climate change. 📚 Essential WASH Resources: Empowering your programs with knowledge and best practices for inclusivity. Your engagement makes a world of difference—subscribe and share to amplify our collective impact! #LIXIL #UNICEF #Sustainability #Sanitation #Hygiene #Impact

SATO, a part of LIXIL, participated in the 10th World Water Forum organized in Bali, Indonesia. The tri-annual event brought together 64,000 participants from 160 countries. The forum featured an impressive 278 sessions and 254 expo and fair booths, fostering a global dialogue on water and sanitation solutions. Erin McCusker, Leader for SATO and LIXIL Public Partners engaged with industry stakeholders, government officials, and water specialists to explore collective strategies to accelerate global sanitation and hygiene. Read more here - https://lnkd.in/gKsfs--G #WorldWaterForum #Sanitation #Hygiene