Shiseido Taiwan Hsinchu Factory Closure and Domestic Manufacturing Transfer | 2027

Overview of Business Performance

As part of the evolution of its global operations, Shiseido has decided to close the Hsinchu factory of its consolidated subsidiary Shiseido Taiwan in the first quarter of 2027, transferring manufacturing to domestic facilities such as the Nasu Factory. This aims to improve factory utilization rates and cost efficiency worldwide. The closure is expected to incur expenses of approximately 3.5 billion yen, with about 2.0 billion yen to be recognized in the fiscal year ending December 2026 and about 1.5 billion yen in the fiscal year ending December 2027.

Future Outlook and Corporate Strategy

With the closure of the Hsinchu factory, Shiseido will focus management resources on its distribution business and establish a more agile organizational structure. The expense recognition is part of structural reforms aimed at cost optimization and business efficiency. Post-closure in 2027, the company will promote a mid-term management strategy to maximize brand value, while strengthening domestic production capabilities.