Asahi Holdings delays Q3 results after cyberattack, confirms data breach

Asahi Group Holdings has postponed its third-quarter 2025 financial results announcement, originally due November 12, after a September 29 cyberattack caused system disruptions. The company confirmed its Q3 financial results and subsequent disclosures for the fiscal year ending December 2025 will exceed the 50-day deadline from the quarter-end. This delay is due to ongoing system restoration, year-end closing procedures, and auditor review processes.

The cyberattack led to unauthorized access to Asahi's data center network and ransomware deployment, encrypting data on servers and some PCs. The investigation confirmed personal information exposure from company-issued PCs and potential exposure from data stored on servers. The breach affected 1.525m customer service contacts, 114,000 external contacts, 107,000 employees (including retirees), and 168,000 family members of employees. No credit card information was involved.

Despite the impact, the company reported varied business progress. Europe's revenue decreased by 3.0% year-on-year, but core operating profit is on plan due to improved mix and cost reductions. Asia Pacific's revenue increased by 3.1% year-on-year, with core operating profit also largely on plan. Japan and East Asia’s revenue and operating profit data remain unconfirmed due to system disruptions, although October sales for Asahi Breweries were over 90% of the previous year, Asahi Soft Drinks roughly 60%, and Asahi Group Foods over 70%.