KDDI CORPORATION is a Japan-based telecommunications company. The Company operates in three business segments. The Fixed Telecommunication segment is engaged in the provision of domestic and international telecommunication service, Internet service, solution service, data centre service and cable television service, among others. The Mobile Telecommunication segment is engaged in the sale of mobile handsets and the provision of its services under the brand name au. The Others segment is involved in the operation of call centers, and the provision of content service, mobile phone service others. The Company has 60 subsidiaries and 17 associated companies in domestic and overseas markets.
Quick Financial Synopsis
BRIEF: For the six months ended 30 September 2009, KDDI CORPORATION's revenues decreased 1% to Y1.723T. The Company's net income decreased 4% to Y145.29B. Revenues reflect lower sales from both mobile communication and fixed phone business segments. Net income also suffers from higher percentage of cost of sales, the absence of Y3.56B gain on anonymous investment associations as well as decreased gain on sale of fixed assets.