Expanding earnings in growth-driving businesses

「Although the growth areas were affected mainly by the situation in the Middle East in Mobility Solutions, sales volumes in Life & Healthcare Solutions and ICT Solutions remained firm, and foreign exchange gains from the weaker yen also contributed. As a result, profit increased by ¥2.9 billion, or 10%, year on year to ¥32.7 billion.」

「The Life & Healthcare Solutions segment posted higher revenue and higher profit. The Mobility Solutions segment posted lower revenue and lower profit. The ICT Solutions segment posted higher revenue and higher profit.」

「In the growth areas, Life & Healthcare Solutions remained firm, led by vision care and crop protection products; Mobility Solutions increased EBITDA despite higher depreciation and amortization expenses from capacity expansion; and ICT Solutions is expected to generate profit of ¥130.0 billion, up ¥7.9 billion, or 6%, year on year, due to higher sales volumes accompanying growing demand in advanced fields.」

「(Life & Healthcare Solutions) Segment revenue was ¥115.3 billion, down ¥200 million from the previous interim consolidated accounting period. Core operating profit was ¥13.0 billion, down ¥2.3 billion, despite firm sales of vision-care products and agricultural chemicals, due to the impact of the shutdown of production equipment at the Omuta Plant. As a result, the segment as a whole posted lower revenue and lower profit. (Mobility Solutions) Segment revenue was ¥258.2 billion, down ¥18.6 billion from the previous interim consolidated accounting period due to the transfer of shares in a subsidiary. Core operating profit was ¥26.0 billion, down ¥2.4 billion, as deteriorating terms of trade due to the impact of U.S. tariffs, foreign exchange effects, and other factors outweighed firm sales of elastomers. As a result, the segment as a whole posted lower revenue and lower profit. (ICT Solutions) Segment revenue was ¥137.0 billion, down ¥2.8 billion from the previous interim consolidated accounting period due to the transfer of shares in a subsidiary. Core operating profit was ¥17.8 billion, up ¥5.0 billion, mainly because sales of semiconductors, optical materials, and ICT films and sheets remained firm. As a result, the segment as a whole posted lower revenue and higher profit.」

「The Life & Healthcare Solutions segment posted higher revenue and higher profit. The Mobility Solutions segment posted higher revenue and higher profit. The ICT Solutions segment posted lower revenue and lower profit. The Basic & Green Materials segment posted higher revenue and an improvement in its core operating loss.」

「Core operating profit was ¥72.4 billion, down ¥37.9 billion, or 34.4%, from the same quarter of the previous year. This was due mainly to lower sales volumes resulting from weak demand and lower equity-method investment gains.」

「(Life & Healthcare Solutions) Segment revenue was ¥119.1 billion, down ¥3.0 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, accounting for 14% of total revenue. Core operating profit was ¥11.2 billion, down ¥2.6 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, mainly because sales of vision-care materials remained weak. As a result, the segment as a whole posted lower revenue and lower profit. (Mobility Solutions) Segment revenue was ¥261.3 billion, up ¥5.9 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, accounting for 32% of total revenue. Core operating profit was ¥26.9 billion, up ¥3.5 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, mainly due to improved terms of trade resulting from price revisions and foreign exchange effects. As a result, the segment as a whole posted higher revenue and higher profit. (ICT Solutions) Segment revenue was ¥113.4 billion, down ¥4.8 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, accounting for 14% of total revenue. Core operating profit was ¥11.4 billion, down ¥3.6 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, as improved terms of trade due to foreign exchange effects and other factors was outweighed mainly by the impact of slowing semiconductor demand. As a result, the segment as a whole posted lower revenue and lower profit. (Basic & Green Materials) Segment revenue was ¥322.1 billion, down ¥126.2 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, accounting for 39% of total revenue. Core operating loss was ¥7.1 billion, a deterioration of ¥34.4 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, due mainly to lower sales volumes resulting from slowing demand and reduced inventory valuation gains. As a result, the segment as a whole posted lower revenue and lower profit.」

「Core operating profit was ¥20.9 billion, down ¥23.7 billion, or 53.1%, from the same quarter of the previous year. This was due mainly to lower sales volumes resulting from weak demand and lower equity-method investment gains.」

「(Life & Healthcare Solutions) Segment revenue was ¥186.8 billion, up ¥27.9 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, accounting for 13% of total revenue. Core operating profit was ¥21.6 billion, up ¥3.3 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, mainly because sales of agricultural chemicals remained firm. As a result, the segment as a whole posted higher revenue and higher profit. (Mobility Solutions) Segment revenue was ¥390.8 billion, up ¥79.4 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, accounting for 27% of total revenue. Core operating profit was ¥38.9 billion, up ¥14.9 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, mainly due to improved terms of trade resulting from price revisions and foreign exchange effects. As a result, the segment as a whole posted higher revenue and higher profit. (ICT Solutions) Segment revenue was ¥179.6 billion, up ¥24.3 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, accounting for 13% of total revenue. Core operating profit was ¥23.0 billion, down ¥2.2 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, as improved terms of trade due to foreign exchange effects and other factors was outweighed mainly by the impact of slowing semiconductor demand. As a result, the segment as a whole posted higher revenue and lower profit. (Basic & Green Materials) Segment revenue was ¥660.5 billion, up ¥128.9 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, accounting for 46% of total revenue. Core operating profit was ¥29.8 billion, down ¥37.7 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, mainly due to declines in overseas market prices for bisphenol A and other products, as well as a reduction in inventory valuation gains resulting from lower prices of naphtha and other raw materials. As a result, the segment as a whole posted higher revenue and lower profit.」

「(Life & Healthcare Solutions) Segment revenue was ¥122.1 billion, up ¥19.3 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, accounting for 13% of total revenue. Core operating profit was ¥13.8 billion, up ¥2.1 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, mainly because sales of vision-care materials and agricultural chemicals remained firm. (Mobility Solutions) Segment revenue was ¥255.4 billion, up ¥56.0 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, accounting for 27% of total revenue. Core operating profit was ¥23.4 billion, up ¥7.1 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, mainly due to improved terms of trade resulting from price revisions and foreign exchange effects. (ICT Solutions) Segment revenue was ¥118.2 billion, up ¥16.5 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, accounting for 12% of total revenue. Core operating profit was ¥15.0 billion, down ¥1.7 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, as improved terms of trade due to foreign exchange effects and other factors was outweighed mainly by the impact of slowing semiconductor demand. (Basic & Green Materials) Segment revenue was ¥448.3 billion, up ¥113.8 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, accounting for 47% of total revenue. Core operating profit was ¥27.3 billion, down ¥22.3 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, mainly due to declines in overseas market prices for bisphenol A and other products.」

「Segment revenue was ¥58.7 billion, up ¥6.4 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, accounting for 12% of total revenue. Core operating profit was ¥6.2 billion, down ¥200 million from the same quarter of the previous year, as deteriorating terms of trade due to higher raw material prices for nonwoven fabrics outweighed firm sales of vision-care materials and agricultural chemicals. As a result, the segment as a whole posted higher revenue and lower profit. Segment revenue was ¥120.6 billion, up ¥19.7 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, accounting for 25% of total revenue. Core operating profit was ¥9.5 billion, down ¥100 million from the same quarter of the previous year, as lower sales due to reduced automotive production and other factors outweighed improved terms of trade resulting mainly from price revisions and foreign exchange effects. As a result, the segment as a whole posted higher revenue and lower profit.」

「In the Mobility business, the automotive industry is generating increasingly diverse needs, including improved fuel efficiency, a shift toward electrification, lighter weight, and greater comfort.」

「Core operating profit was ¥35.9 billion, up ¥16.4 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, mainly due to the recovery in global automotive production and other factors. Core operating profit was ¥16.6 billion, up ¥1.8 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, mainly because sales of vision-care materials remained firm. Core operating profit was ¥19.9 billion, up ¥4.7 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, mainly because sales of coatings, functional materials, and functional films and sheets remained firm.」

「Core operating profit was ¥24.1 billion, up ¥15.9 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, mainly due to the recovery in global automotive production and other factors. Core operating profit was ¥10.9 billion, up ¥3.7 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, mainly because sales of vision-care materials remained firm. Core operating profit was ¥12.7 billion, up ¥3.2 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, mainly because sales of coatings, functional materials, and functional films and sheets remained firm.」

「Core operating profit was ¥13.4 billion, up ¥11.1 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, mainly due to the recovery in global automotive production and other factors. Core operating profit was ¥6.0 billion, up ¥4.6 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, mainly because sales of vision-care materials remained firm. Core operating profit was ¥7.0 billion, up ¥2.6 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, mainly because sales of agricultural chemicals, coatings, and functional materials remained firm.」

「In the Mobility business, the automotive industry is generating increasingly diverse needs, including improved fuel efficiency, a shift toward electrification, lighter weight, and greater comfort.」

「Segment revenue was ¥220.8 billion, down ¥56.8 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, accounting for 26% of total revenue. Core operating profit was ¥19.5 billion, down ¥13.5 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, mainly due to slowing demand from the automotive industry and other factors. As a result, the segment as a whole posted lower revenue and lower profit. Segment revenue was ¥105.7 billion, down ¥1.2 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, accounting for 12% of total revenue. Core operating profit was ¥14.8 billion, up ¥5.3 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, mainly because sales of nonwoven fabrics remained firm. As a result, the segment as a whole posted lower revenue and higher profit. Segment revenue was ¥139.3 billion, down ¥5.6 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, accounting for 16% of total revenue. Core operating profit was ¥15.2 billion, up ¥3.6 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, mainly because sales of agricultural chemicals remained firm. As a result, the segment as a whole posted lower revenue and higher profit.」

「Segment revenue was ¥132.0 billion, down ¥55.4 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, accounting for 25% of total revenue. Core operating profit was ¥8.2 billion, down ¥14.3 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, mainly due to slowing demand from the automotive industry and other factors. As a result, the segment as a whole posted lower revenue and lower profit. Segment revenue was ¥66.0 billion, down ¥3.8 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, accounting for 12% of total revenue. Core operating profit was ¥7.2 billion, up ¥1.3 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, mainly because sales of nonwoven fabrics remained firm. As a result, the segment as a whole posted lower revenue and higher profit. Segment revenue was ¥89.6 billion, down ¥7.0 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, accounting for 17% of total revenue. Core operating profit was ¥9.5 billion, up ¥1.7 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, mainly because sales of agricultural chemicals remained firm. As a result, the segment as a whole posted lower revenue and higher profit.」

「Core operating profit was ¥2.3 billion, down ¥9.4 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, mainly due to slowing demand from the automotive industry and other factors. Core operating profit was ¥1.4 billion, down ¥2.3 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, mainly due to lower sales, despite lower fixed costs. Core operating profit was ¥4.4 billion, up ¥1.3 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, mainly because sales remained firm.」

「In the Mobility business, new needs such as weight reduction, electrification, and greater comfort are expanding in the automotive and ICT (information and communications technology) industries.」

「Operating profit was ¥29.4 billion, down ¥2.1 billion from the same quarter of the previous year, mainly due to the impact of fixed costs associated with inventory and other factors. As a result, the segment as a whole posted lower revenue and lower profit. Operating profit was ¥9.8 billion, up ¥100 million from the same quarter of the previous year, as higher sales volumes more than offset higher fixed costs. As a result, the segment as a whole posted lower revenue and higher profit. Operating profit was ¥11.8 billion, broadly in line with the same quarter of the previous year, as improved terms of trade offset lower sales volumes and other factors. As a result, the segment as a whole posted lower revenue and profit broadly in line with the same quarter of the previous year.」

「Operating profit was ¥19.8 billion, down ¥300 million from the same quarter of the previous year, mainly due to the impact of higher fixed costs and other factors. Operating profit was ¥6.0 billion, down ¥300 million from the same quarter of the previous year, despite improved terms of trade, mainly due to higher fixed costs and other factors. Operating profit was ¥7.9 billion, down ¥900 million from the same quarter of the previous year, despite improved terms of trade and other factors, due to lower sales volumes.」

「Operating profit was ¥10.1 billion, down ¥700 million from the same quarter of the previous year, mainly due to the impact of higher fixed costs and other factors.」

「Revenue in the Mobility segment increased by ¥64.4 billion from the previous fiscal year to ¥395.4 billion, accounting for 27% of total revenue. Operating profit increased by ¥0.4 billion to ¥42.7 billion, supported by higher sales volumes and other factors despite the impact of higher raw material prices and increased fixed costs.」

「Revenue in this segment increased by ¥59.7 billion from the same period of the previous year to ¥294.5 billion, accounting for 26% of total revenue. Although sales volumes increased, operating profit fell ¥1.4 billion to ¥31.5 billion due to higher raw material prices and increased fixed costs.」

「Revenue in this segment increased by ¥41.8 billion from the same period of the previous year to ¥195.2 billion, accounting for 27% of total revenue. Although sales volumes increased, operating profit fell ¥1.9 billion to ¥20.1 billion due to higher raw material prices and increased fixed costs.」

「Operating profit increased by ¥0.7 billion from the same period of the previous year to ¥3.6 billion, supported by generally firm sales despite the impact of higher raw material prices.」

「Revenue in the Mobility segment increased by ¥37.7 billion from the previous fiscal year to ¥331.0 billion, accounting for 25% of total revenue. Operating profit increased by ¥1.6 billion to ¥42.3 billion, due to higher sales volumes and improved terms of trade, among other factors.」

「Operating profit increased by ¥1.8 billion from the same period of the previous year to ¥32.9 billion, due to higher sales volumes and improved terms of trade, among other factors.」

「Operating profit increased by ¥0.9 billion from the same period of the previous year to ¥22.0 billion, due to higher sales volumes and improved terms of trade, among other factors.」

「In the Mobility business, functional resin products, centered on polypropylene (PP) compounds and elastomers, contributed to the steady recovery of growth investments made to date, supported by expanding demand accompanying higher automobile sales.」

「Further expanding earnings in businesses driving growth」