Termination of the IR Latex Business
First written in FY2026-H1. 1 of 3 entries say "Achieved", first in 2026-05-12. Latest entry: FY2026.
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- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「Although the end of the IR latex business in the previous fiscal year had an impact, revenue was in line with the previous fiscal year and operating profit increased due mainly to expanded sales of water-soluble polymers and PSA oxygen generators.」
While the impact of the discontinuation of the IR latex business remained during the current fiscal year, expanded sales of water-soluble polymers and PSA oxygen generators were cited as offsetting factors. - 2026-05-12AchievedEarningsSuggests it is closing out
「Although the IR latex business ended in the previous fiscal year, net sales were largely unchanged from the previous fiscal year and operating profit increased, owing in part to expanded sales of water-soluble polymers and PSA oxygen-generation equipment.」
The end of the IR latex business was confirmed as an event in the previous fiscal year, while expanded sales of water-soluble polymers and PSA oxygen-generation equipment were described in the Functional Materials business after its termination. - FY2026-H1First statedAnnual report
「Revenue and profit declined due to the discontinuation of the IR latex business during the fiscal year ending March 2025 and an increase in fixed costs.」
The discontinuation of the IR latex business during the fiscal year ending March 2025 was separately cited for the first time as a factor behind lower revenue and profit in the Functional Materials segment.