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Kao Corporation lifts 2025 sales as J-Beauty group targets global expansion 

The Japanese beauty group reported like-for-like sales growth of 3.7% to ¥1,688.6bn in the year to 31 December 2025, led by strength in Japan and Asia. It is targeting further growth in 2026 as it steps up global brand investment.

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