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Research and Development and Commercialization of New Products, and Exploration of New Businesses Including M&A

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ProgressHeldSoftenedWorseRestatedFY2016 – FY2019-Q3AdvancedFY2025-H1 – 2026-04-282016: 120162017: 320172018: 320182019: 320192020: 320202021: 320212022: 420222023: 220232024: 320242025: 120252026: 1
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  1. 2026-04-28AdvancedEarnings

    「In collaboration with Hokkaido University, we developed production equipment for lipid nanoparticles capable of handling everything from small-lot, high-mix production to mass production.」

    The development of lipid nanoparticle production equipment is presented as a research and development topic related to new products and businesses.
  2. FY2025AdvancedAnnual report

    「For automotive-related products, we began producing fire-propagation-prevention cushions for EV batteries.」

    For the commercialization of new products, the company has reached the specific milestone of beginning production of fire-spread prevention cushions for EV batteries.
  3. FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「三益半導体工業(株), formerly an equity-method affiliate of the Company, became a consolidated subsidiary during the interim consolidated accounting period as a result of the additional acquisition of its shares. Since the amount of its capital is equivalent to at least 10% of the Company's capital, it qualifies as a specified subsidiary of the Company.」

    As part of its initiatives related to M&A and developing new businesses, it states that additional shares of 三益半導体工業, formerly an equity-method affiliate, were acquired and the company was made a consolidated subsidiary.
  4. FY2024RestatedAnnual report

    「Sales of PVC wrapping film for food packaging to the food-service and lodging industries increased against a backdrop of growing inbound demand.」

    Regarding the acquired PVC wrapping film business for food packaging, it records full-year growth in sales to the food-service and lodging industries against a backdrop of inbound demand.
  5. FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「There were no material changes in the status of the Group’s R&D activities during the nine months ended December 31, XXXX.」

    It states that there have been no material changes in R&D activities related to the research, development and commercialization of new products and the development of new businesses.
  6. FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Sales of PVC wrapping film for food packaging to the food-service industry increased against a backdrop of growing inbound demand.」

    Regarding the acquired PVC wrapping film business for food packaging, sales to the food-service industry continued to grow against a backdrop of inbound demand.
  7. FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Sales of PVC wrapping film for food packaging to the food-service industry increased against a backdrop of growing inbound demand.」

    Regarding the acquired PVC wrapping film business for food packaging, it states that sales to the food-service industry increased against a backdrop of growing inbound demand.
  8. FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「There were no material changes in the status of the Group’s R&D activities during the six months ended June 30, XXXX.」

    It states that there have been no material changes in R&D activities related to the research, development and commercialization of new products and the development of new businesses.
  9. FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「We achieved significant growth in automotive, personal care and healthcare applications. In addition, we launched numerous distinctive products to increase sales.」

    Regarding the commercialization of new products, it describes the specific progress of launching numerous distinctive products to increase sales.
  10. FY2022AdvancedAnnual report

    「Sales of PVC wrapping film for food packaging increased following the business acquisition.」

    Regarding the acquisition of キッチニスタ, it records the full-year business impact of increased sales of PVC wrapping film for food packaging following consolidation.
  11. FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「Sales of PVC wrapping film for food packaging increased from the third quarter of the fiscal year due to the consolidation of 株式会社キッチニスタ.」

    Regarding the acquisition of キッチニスタ described in FY2022-Q2, it records the business impact of consolidation from the third quarter and increased sales.
  12. FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「In August of the fiscal year, we acquired 株式会社キッチニスタ, whose business is the manufacture and sale of PVC wrapping film for food packaging.」

    Regarding the development of new businesses, including M&A, it states that 株式会社キッチニスタ, which operates a PVC wrapping film business for food packaging, was acquired in August of the fiscal year.
  13. FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「There were no material changes in the status of the Group’s R&D activities during the three months ended March 31, XXXX.」

    It states that there have been no material changes in R&D activities related to the research, development and commercialization of new products and the development of new businesses, including M&A.
  14. FY2021ReframedAnnual report

    「We will promote the launch of semiconductor device packaging materials, new types of substrate materials and 5G-compatible materials.」

    It links the research, development and commercialization of new products to specific product launches, including semiconductor packaging materials, new substrate materials and 5G-compatible materials.
  15. FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「There were no material changes in the status of the Group’s R&D activities during the three months ended March 31, XXXX.」

    It states that there have been no material changes in R&D activities related to the research, development and commercialization of new products and the development of new businesses, including M&A.
  16. FY2020ReframedAnnual report

    「We will bring to market new products, including encapsulation materials and substrate materials for 5G applications.」

    It links the research, development and commercialization of new products to specific materials businesses, including the rollout of new encapsulation and substrate materials for 5G applications.
  17. FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「There were no material changes in the status of the Group’s R&D activities during the nine months ended December 31, XXXX.」

    It states that there have been no material changes in R&D activities related to the research, development and commercialization of new products and the development of new businesses, including M&A.
  18. FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「There were no material changes in the status of the Group’s R&D activities during the six months ended June 30, XXXX.」

    It states that there have been no material changes in R&D activities related to the research, development and commercialization of new products and the development of new businesses, including M&A.
  19. FY2019ReframedAnnual report

    「We will work to ensure that all our products serve these purposes and achieve results in developing new products toward them. We will provide material value such that people say their lives were improved and enhanced, and market challenges were solved because of our materials. This is our role, and through it we will pursue sustainable growth in our business.」

    It links the research, development and commercialization of new products that will become future pillars to providing material value supporting data processing, autonomous driving, IoT, 5G and AI, as well as sustainable growth.
  20. FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「There were no material changes in the status of the Group’s R&D activities during the nine months ended December 31, XXXX.」

    It states that there have been no material changes in R&D activities related to the research, development and commercialization of new products and the development of new businesses, including M&A.
  21. FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「There were no material changes in the status of the Group’s R&D activities during the six months ended June 30, XXXX.」

    It states that there have been no material changes in R&D activities related to the research, development and commercialization of new products and the development of new businesses, including M&A.
  22. FY2018RestatedAnnual report

    「To create businesses that will become future pillars, we will accelerate the research, development and commercialization of distinctive new products that anticipate new needs worldwide, while also focusing on developing new businesses, including through M&A.」

    It continues to set out accelerating the research, development and commercialization of new products and developing new businesses, including M&A.
  23. FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「There were no material changes in the status of the Group’s R&D activities during the nine months ended December 31, XXXX.」

    It states that there have been no material changes in R&D activities related to the research, development and commercialization of new products and the development of new businesses, including M&A.
  24. FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「There were no material changes in the status of the Group’s R&D activities during the six months ended June 30, XXXX.」

    It states that there have been no material changes in R&D activities related to the research, development and commercialization of new products and the development of new businesses, including M&A.
  25. FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「There were no material changes in the status of the Group’s R&D activities during the three months ended March 31, XXXX.」

    It states that there have been no material changes in R&D activities related to the research, development and commercialization of new products and the development of new businesses, including M&A.
  26. FY2017RestatedAnnual report

    「To create businesses that will become future pillars, we will accelerate the research, development and commercialization of distinctive new products that anticipate new needs worldwide, while also focusing on developing new businesses, including through M&A.」

    It continues to set out accelerating the research, development and commercialization of new products and developing new businesses, including M&A.
  27. FY2016First statedAnnual report

    「To create businesses that will become future pillars, we will accelerate the research, development and commercialization of distinctive new products that anticipate new needs worldwide, while also focusing on developing new businesses, including through M&A.」

    It sets out the commercialization of distinctive new products and the development of new businesses, including M&A, to create future business pillars.
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"Dividend policy of returning to shareholders the benefits of expanded business earnings and a stronger corporate foundation" moved the same way as this thread, in the same document, in 5 of its 27 moves.

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  1. ★This thread
  2. 1Dividend policy of returning to shareholders the benefits of expanded business earnings and a stronger corporate foundation5×
  3. 2Returning value to shareholders through the cancellation of treasury shares5×
  4. 3Achieving Sustained Revenue and Profit Growth5×
  5. 4Slowing Demand for Electronic Equipment and Inventory Adjustments for Logic Devices4×
  6. 5Inventory adjustments in certain applications of rare-earth magnets4×
  7. 6Strengthening competitiveness through a stable supply of high-quality semiconductor silicon and support for advanced devices3×

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