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Global Business Expansion Centered on Asia

First written in FY2017. 4 of 8 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2020. Latest entry: 2026-05-12.

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ProgressHeldSoftenedWorseFirst statedFY2017 – FY2018RestatedFY2021 – FY2022AdvancedFY2023 – 2026-05-122017: 120172018: 120182019: 020192020: 120202021: 120212022: 120222023: 220232024: 020242025: 020252026: 12026
Same theme, other companies
Expansion of the overseas business strategyA theme 37 companies write about · 0 as a headwind · 37 as a tailwind

The whole theme swung hardest in 2023: 2 of 18 companies on the "Worse" side.

9 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".

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  1. 2026-05-12AdvancedEarnings

    「Property, plant and equipment increased by ¥8.96 billion from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥70.37 billion, owing to the expansion of superabsorbent polymer manufacturing facilities at a consolidated subsidiary in Singapore.」

    Progress in expanding facilities, particularly in Asia, was reflected in the increase in property, plant and equipment.
  2. FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「The superabsorbent polymers market in Southeast and South Asia is expected to expand further, driven by population growth and higher income levels. Accordingly, the Company has decided to make capital investments to meet this additional increase in demand.」

    Global expansion centered on Asia has taken concrete form in the expansion of facilities in Singapore, based on expected demand growth in Southeast and South Asia.
  3. FY2023AdvancedAnnual report

    「In the superabsorbent polymers business, we assume that demand will continue to increase, primarily in Asian markets such as India, and plan to build new production facilities in Asia to achieve further sales growth.」

    The policy of overseas expansion centered on Asia has progressed to specific measures, based on anticipated demand growth including in India, namely the construction of new manufacturing facilities in the Asian region.
  4. FY2022RestatedAnnual report

    「In the Superabsorbent Polymers segment, we will focus on differentiating our products and technical services and expanding sales of new grades by concentrating R&D resources on high-value-added fields, developing new grades that meet diverse customer needs, and strengthening technical marketing in growth markets such as China and Asia.」

    The policy of concentrating R&D resources, developing new grades, and strengthening technical marketing in growth markets such as China and Asia continues.
  5. FY2021RestatedAnnual report

    「We will focus on differentiating our products and technical services and expanding sales of new grades by concentrating R&D resources on high-value-added fields, developing new grades that meet diverse customer needs, and strengthening technical marketing in growth markets such as China and Asia.」

    The full-year plan continues the policy of strengthening technical marketing and expanding sales of new grades in growth markets such as China and Asia.
  6. FY2020AdvancedAnnual report

    「The Company will focus on differentiating its products and technical services and expanding sales of new grades by concentrating R&D resources on high-value-added fields, developing new grades that meet diverse customer needs, and strengthening technical marketing in growth markets such as China and Asia.」

    For expansion into growth markets including Asia, specific measures have been presented in addition to the previous regional policy: strengthening technical marketing, expanding sales of new grades, and differentiating products and technical services.
  7. FY2018RestatedAnnual report

    「Global business expansion will be pursued mainly in Asia, a rapidly growing market, as well as in Europe and the United States.」

    The policy of expanding globally, centered on Asia and including Europe and the United States, continues.
  8. FY2017First statedAnnual report

    「Global business expansion will be pursued mainly in Asia, a rapidly growing market, as well as in Europe and the United States.」

    The Company has clearly stated its policy of expanding overseas, with Asia at the center as a growth market, including Europe and the United States.
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  2. 1Financial Base with a 52.2% Equity Ratio4×
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  4. 3Improving Capital Efficiency and Enhancing Shareholder Returns Through Share Repurchases2×
  5. 4Foreign exchange losses from sharp currency movements2×
  6. 5Continued investment in research and development2×
  7. 6Increase in operating cash flow mainly due to a decrease in trade receivables2×

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