Core Viewpoint - The summer bonus survey for 2025 indicates that average bonus amounts across all industries have reached a record high, with significant growth in both manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors, despite challenges posed by U.S. tariff policies and yen appreciation [1][2]. Group 1: Bonus Distribution - The average bonus amount across all surveyed industries is 986,233 yen (approximately 49,000 RMB), reflecting a year-on-year increase of 5.91% [1]. - The highest bonus was awarded by semiconductor manufacturing equipment company Disco, which saw a 21.13% increase from 2024, reaching 5,273,020 yen (approximately 262,600 RMB) [1]. - The increase in bonuses is attributed to strong demand for high-value equipment from power semiconductors and generative AI, leading to record sales and operating profits [1]. Group 2: Industry Breakdown - In the manufacturing sector, which accounts for 76% of the surveyed companies, the average bonus amount is 1,018,830 yen (approximately 50,700 RMB), with a year-on-year growth of 5.56% [2]. - The machinery and electrical industries experienced higher growth rates, surpassing the previous year's increase of 2.61% [2]. - Non-manufacturing sectors saw a bonus increase of 6.72%, with an average amount of 917,909 yen (approximately 45,700 RMB), driven by growth in construction, railways, public transport, and the restaurant industry, which exceeded last year's growth of 4.53% [2]. Group 3: Financial Performance - For the fiscal year 2024 (ending March 2025), net profits for 1,072 companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime reached 5.21352 trillion yen, marking a 10% year-on-year increase and a record high for four consecutive years [2]. - The strong performance from the previous fiscal year has led large enterprises to increase their summer bonus payouts [2].