Market Expansion of the Electronic Materials Business and Application to Next-Generation Display Materials
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- 2026-10-13Advancedfinance.yahoo.co.jp
「Semiconductor materials, particularly those for ArF resists, have performed well, and price pass-through also appears to be progressing.」
The strong performance of semiconductor materials, particularly those for ArF resists, was reported to have contributed to the increase in operating profit for the nine months ended November and the upward revision to the full-year forecast. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, sales were ¥9,686 million, up 23.9% year on year, and segment profit was ¥2,193 million, up 68.4%.」
Electronic Materials sales increased 23.9% year on year and segment profit increased 68.4%. Sales of ArF resist materials were strong, while sales of EUV resist materials also increased significantly. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials business, sales of cutting-edge EUV resist materials declined in the Semiconductor Materials Group, but sales of the core ArF resist materials recovered, resulting in a significant increase in overall group sales. Sales to the touch-panel insulating-film market remained firm in the Display Materials Group, but overall group sales were flat. Sales in the Other Group declined. As a result, sales were ¥7,816 million, up 17.4% year on year, and segment profit was ¥1,302 million, up 102.2%.」
The recovery in sales of the core ArF resist materials resulted in a 17.4% increase in Electronic Materials sales and a 102.2% increase in segment profit. - FY2024-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Sales of cutting-edge EUV resist materials increased significantly in the Semiconductor Materials Group. Although there were signs of recovery in demand for the core ArF resist materials following prolonged inventory adjustments, sales declined and overall group sales decreased. Sales to the touch-panel insulating-film market increased in the Display Materials Group, and overall group sales remained firm. As a result, sales were ¥6,659 million, up 1.4% from the same quarter of the previous year, and segment profit was ¥644 million, down 39.3%.」
Sales to the EUV resist materials and touch-panel insulating-film markets increased, but lower sales of the core ArF resist materials due to prolonged inventory adjustments continued, resulting in a 39.3% decline in segment profit. - FY2024-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials business, sales of cutting-edge EUV resist materials increased significantly in the Semiconductor Materials Group. Although there were signs of recovery in demand for the core ArF resist materials following prolonged inventory adjustments, sales declined and overall group sales decreased. Sales to the touch-panel insulating-film market increased in the Display Materials Group, and overall group sales remained firm. As a result, sales were ¥3,099 million, down 4.3% from the same quarter of the previous year, and segment profit was ¥175 million, down 69.9%.」
Sales to the EUV resist materials and touch-panel insulating-film markets grew, but weak demand for the core ArF resist materials continued due to prolonged inventory adjustments, resulting in lower Electronic Materials sales and a 69.9% decline in segment profit. - FY2023WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, sales were ¥12,777 million, down 16.1% year on year, and segment profit was ¥1,663 million, down 56.2%.」
Electronic Materials sales declined 16.1% and segment profit declined 56.2% due to prolonged inventory adjustments for the core ArF resist materials and weak display demand, despite strong performance by EUV resist materials. - FY2023-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials business, sales of cutting-edge EUV resist materials remained strong in the Semiconductor Materials Group, but sales of the core ArF resist materials declined as demand in end markets softened, resulting in lower overall group sales. Sales in the Display Materials Group were sluggish due to weak display demand. As a result, sales were ¥9,987 million, down 11.9% from the same quarter of the previous year, and segment profit was ¥1,633 million, down 42.7%.」
EUV resist materials performed well, but weak demand for ArF resist materials and display materials resulted in an 11.9% decline in sales and a 42.7% decline in segment profit. - FY2023-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials business, sales of cutting-edge EUV resist materials remained strong in the Semiconductor Materials Group, but sales of the core ArF resist materials declined as demand in end markets softened, leaving the group's overall sales broadly flat. Sales in the Display Materials Group were sluggish due to weak display demand. As a result, sales were ¥6,566 million, down 12.9% from the same quarter of the previous year, and segment profit was ¥1,061 million, down 48.7%.」
EUV resist materials performed well, but weak demand for ArF resist materials and display materials resulted in a 12.9% decline in Electronic Materials sales and a 48.7% decline in segment profit. - FY2023-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials business, sales of the Semiconductor Materials Group's core ArF resist materials remained flat as demand in end markets softened. Sales in the Display Materials Group were sluggish due to weak display demand. As a result, sales were ¥3,238 million, down 16.3% from the same quarter of the previous year, and segment profit was ¥581 million, down 46.3%.」
ArF resist materials sales were flat, while display materials were sluggish due to weak display demand, resulting in a 16.3% decline in Electronic Materials sales and a 46.3% decline in segment profit. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials business, sales of the Semiconductor Materials Group's core ArF resist materials remained strong. Sales in the Display Materials Group were sluggish due to a decline following the surge in display demand driven by telework and remote learning. As a result, sales were ¥15,220 million, with no year-on-year comparison available, and segment profit was ¥3,800 million, up 10.8% year on year.」
While display materials sales were sluggish due to a decline following the surge in demand, strong sales of ArF resist materials resulted in segment profit of ¥3,800 million in the Electronic Materials business, up 10.8% year on year. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of the Semiconductor Materials Group's core ArF resist materials remained strong. Sales in the Display Materials Group were sluggish due to a decline following the surge in display demand driven by telework and remote learning. As a result, sales were ¥11,335 million, with no year-on-year comparison available, and segment profit was ¥2,850 million, up 18.5% from the same quarter of the previous year.」
Strong sales of ArF resist materials continued, while display materials sales were sluggish due to a decline following the surge in demand. Segment profit in the Electronic Materials business was ¥2,850 million, up 18.5% year on year. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials business, sales of the Semiconductor Materials Group's core ArF resist materials remained strong. Sales in the Display Materials Group were sluggish due to a decline following the surge in display demand driven by telework and remote learning. As a result, sales were ¥7,541 million, with no year-on-year comparison available, and segment profit was ¥2,066 million, up 24.0% from the same quarter of the previous year.」
Strong sales of ArF resist materials continued, while display materials were sluggish due to a decline following the surge in display demand; segment profit was ¥2,066 million, up 24.0% year on year. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials business, sales of the Semiconductor Materials Group's core ArF resist materials remained strong. Demand for displays in the Display Materials Group, driven by telework and remote learning, leveled off. As a result, sales were ¥3,871 million, with no year-on-year comparison available, and segment profit was ¥1,081 million, up 11.2% from the same quarter of the previous year. The application of the revenue recognition accounting standard and other standards reduced sales by ¥355 million.」
Strong sales of ArF resist materials continued, while display demand for display materials leveled off; segment profit was ¥1,081 million, up 11.2% year on year. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials business, sales of the Semiconductor Materials Group's core ArF resist materials remained strong and sales increased. Demand for displays remained strong in the Display Materials Group due to telework and remote learning, and sales increased. Segment profit increased due to higher sales and other factors. As a result, sales were ¥14,508 million, up 15.4% year on year, and segment profit was ¥3,430 million, up 14.6%.」
Against a backdrop of ArF resist materials sales and display demand, Electronic Materials sales increased 15.4% and segment profit increased 14.6%. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials business, sales of the Semiconductor Materials Group's core ArF resist materials remained strong and sales increased. Demand for displays remained strong in the Display Materials Group due to telework and remote learning, and sales increased. Segment profit increased due to higher sales and other factors. As a result, sales were ¥10,729 million, up 15.4% from the same quarter of the previous year, and segment profit was ¥2,405 million, up 5.2%.」
Against a backdrop of strong sales of ArF resist materials and display demand driven by telework and remote learning, Electronic Materials sales increased 15.4% and segment profit increased 5.2%. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials business, sales of the Semiconductor Materials Group's core ArF resist materials remained strong and sales increased. Demand for displays remained strong in the Display Materials Group due to telework and remote learning, and sales increased. Segment profit increased due to higher sales and other factors. As a result, sales were ¥7,260 million, up 20.2% from the same quarter of the previous year, and segment profit was ¥1,666 million, up 10.0%.」
Against a backdrop of strong sales of ArF resist materials and display demand driven by telework and remote learning, Electronic Materials sales increased 20.2% and segment profit increased 10.0%. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials business, sales of the Semiconductor Materials Group's core ArF resist materials remained strong and sales increased. Demand for displays remained strong in the Display Materials Group due to telework and remote learning, and sales increased. Segment profit also increased significantly due to higher sales. As a result, sales were ¥3,543 million, up 27.0% from the same quarter of the previous year, and segment profit was ¥972 million, up 37.2%.」
Against a backdrop of strong sales of ArF resist materials and display demand driven by telework and remote learning, Electronic Materials sales increased 27.0% and segment profit increased 37.2%. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials business, demand for semiconductor materials remained strong amid growth in the semiconductor market, and sales increased significantly in the Semiconductor Materials Group. Sales in the Display Materials Group increased, driven by higher demand for notebook PCs as remote work became more widespread. Segment profit also increased significantly due to higher sales. As a result, sales were ¥12,568 million, up 17.9% year on year, and segment profit was ¥2,803 million, up 33.6%.」
Against a backdrop of growth in the semiconductor market and higher demand for notebook PCs, full-year Electronic Materials sales increased 17.9% and segment profit increased 33.6%. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials business, demand for semiconductor materials remained strong and sales increased significantly in the Semiconductor Materials Group. Demand also remained firm in the Display Materials Group and sales increased. Segment profit increased significantly due to higher sales. As a result, sales were ¥9,301 million, up 17.8% from the same quarter of the previous year, and segment profit was ¥2,135 million, up 44.2%.」
Against a backdrop of demand for semiconductor and display materials, Electronic Materials sales increased 17.8% and segment profit increased 44.2%. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials business, the Company worked to secure the leading market share by strengthening the development of next-generation semiconductor materials and to expand sales of new display materials. Demand for semiconductor materials remained strong and sales increased in the Semiconductor Materials Group. Demand also remained firm in the Display Materials Group and sales increased. Segment profit increased significantly due to higher sales. As a result, sales were ¥6,041 million, up 15.4% from the same quarter of the previous year, and segment profit was ¥1,427 million, up 40.0%.」
The Company continued to secure the leading market share in next-generation semiconductor materials and expand sales of new display materials, resulting in a 15.4% increase in Electronic Materials sales and a 40.0% increase in segment profit. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials business, the Company worked to secure the leading market share by strengthening the development of next-generation semiconductor materials and to expand sales of new display materials. Demand for semiconductor materials remained strong and sales increased in the Semiconductor Materials Group. Demand also remained firm in the Display Materials Group and sales increased. Segment profit increased due to higher sales. As a result, sales were ¥2,790 million, up 7.9% from the same quarter of the previous year, and segment profit was ¥663 million, up 24.1%.」
The Company continued to secure the leading market share in next-generation semiconductor materials and expand sales of new display materials, resulting in a 7.9% increase in Electronic Materials sales and a 24.1% increase in segment profit. - FY2019WorsenedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials business, demand for semiconductor materials remained strong and sales increased in the Semiconductor Materials Group. Sales declined in the Display Materials Group due to the sluggish liquid crystal display market. Segment profit also declined due to lower sales in the Display Materials Group and higher costs associated with the start-up of new facilities in the Semiconductor Materials Group. As a result, sales were ¥10,660 million, up 2.8% year on year, and segment profit was ¥2,097 million, down 4.4%.」
Overall sales increased 2.8% due to higher demand for semiconductor materials, while segment profit declined 4.4% due to the sluggish liquid crystal display market and higher costs associated with the start-up of new facilities. - FY2019-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials business, demand for the semiconductor materials group remained strong, resulting in higher revenue. Revenue in the display materials group declined due to weakness in the LCD market. Segment profit also declined due to lower revenue in the display materials group and higher costs associated with the start-up of new equipment for the semiconductor materials group. As a result, revenue was ¥7,895 million, up 3.2% year on year, and segment profit was ¥1,481 million, down 13.1% year on year.」
Revenue in the Electronic Materials business increased 3.2%, while segment profit declined 13.1% due to weakness in the LCD market and higher costs associated with the start-up of new equipment. - FY2019-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials business, demand for the semiconductor materials group remained strong, resulting in higher revenue. Revenue in the display materials group declined due to weakness in the LCD market. Segment profit also declined due to lower revenue in the display materials group and higher selling, general and administrative expenses. As a result, revenue was ¥5,233 million, up 8.0% year on year, and segment profit was ¥1,019 million, down 4.9% year on year.」
The policy of developing next-generation semiconductor materials and expanding sales of new display materials remains in place, but weakness in the LCD market reduced display materials revenue, and segment profit in the Electronic Materials business declined 4.9%. - FY2019-Q1RaisedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials business, we have worked to secure the leading market share by strengthening the development of next-generation semiconductor materials and to expand sales of new display materials.」
In addition to the existing focus on developing next-generation display materials and expanding the market share of core products, the company explicitly targets securing the leading market share in next-generation semiconductor materials, broadening the scope of its objectives. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials business, the display materials group benefited from a stable LCD market, resulting in flat revenue. Demand for the semiconductor materials group remained strong, resulting in higher revenue. Segment profit also rose sharply due to higher revenue and an increase in the mix of high-margin products. As a result, revenue was ¥10,371 million, up 10.4% year on year, and segment profit was ¥2,194 million, up 23.3% year on year.」
In the Electronic Materials business, full-year revenue increased 10.4% and segment profit increased 23.3% due to higher demand for semiconductor materials and a higher mix of high-margin products. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As an advanced materials business, the Electronic Materials business has worked to expand the market share of its core products and develop next-generation display materials. In the Electronic Materials business, the display materials group benefited from a stable LCD market, resulting in flat revenue. Demand for the semiconductor materials group remained strong, resulting in higher revenue. Segment profit also rose sharply due to higher revenue and an increase in the mix of high-margin products. As a result, revenue was ¥7,647 million, up 13.5% year on year, and segment profit was ¥1,705 million, up 37.2% year on year.」
In the Electronic Materials business, increased demand for semiconductor materials and a higher mix of high-margin products resulted in a 13.5% increase in revenue and a 37.2% increase in segment profit. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials business, the display materials group benefited from a recovery trend in the LCD market, resulting in flat revenue. Demand for the semiconductor materials group remained strong, resulting in higher revenue. Segment profit also rose sharply due to higher revenue and an increase in the mix of high-margin products. As a result, revenue was ¥4,845 million, up 10.6% year on year, and segment profit was ¥1,072 million, up 29.8% year on year.」
In the Electronic Materials business, increased demand for semiconductor materials and a higher mix of high-margin products resulted in a 10.6% increase in revenue and a 29.8% increase in segment profit. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials business, the display materials group benefited from a recovery trend in the LCD market, resulting in higher revenue. Revenue in the semiconductor materials group declined due to inventory adjustments and other factors. Across the segment, segment profit rose sharply due to higher revenue and an increase in the mix of high-margin products. As a result, revenue was ¥2,297 million, up 2.7% year on year, and segment profit was ¥538 million, up 32.1% year on year.」
The recovery in the LCD market and a higher mix of high-margin products resulted in a 2.7% increase in Electronic Materials business revenue and a 32.1% increase in segment profit. Revenue from semiconductor materials, however, declined due to inventory adjustments. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials business, the display materials group benefited from a recovery trend in the LCD market, resulting in higher revenue. Demand for the semiconductor materials group remained strong, resulting in higher revenue. Segment profit also rose sharply with the increase in revenue. As a result, revenue was ¥9,396 million, up 21.2% year on year, and segment profit was ¥1,779 million, up 37.2% year on year.」
For the full year, revenue in the Electronic Materials business increased 21.2% year on year and segment profit increased 37.2%. The recovery in the LCD market and strong demand for semiconductor materials were cited. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials business, the display materials group benefited from a recovery trend in the LCD market, resulting in higher revenue. Demand for the semiconductor materials group remained strong, resulting in higher revenue. Segment profit also rose sharply with the increase in revenue. As a result, revenue was ¥6,736 million, up 20.2% year on year, and segment profit was ¥1,242 million, up 47.5% year on year.」
For the nine months ended in the third quarter, revenue in the Electronic Materials business increased 20.2% year on year and segment profit increased 47.5%. The recovery in the LCD market and strong demand for semiconductor materials were cited. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials business, the display materials group benefited from a recovery trend in the LCD market, resulting in higher revenue. Demand for the semiconductor materials group remained strong, resulting in higher revenue. Segment profit also rose sharply with the increase in revenue. As a result, revenue was ¥4,382 million, up 19.6% year on year, and segment profit was ¥825 million, up 43.3% year on year.」
Against a backdrop of the recovering LCD market and strong demand for semiconductor materials, revenue in the Electronic Materials business increased 19.6% and segment profit increased 43.3%. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials business, the display materials group benefited from a recovery trend in the LCD market, resulting in higher revenue. Demand for the semiconductor materials group remained strong, resulting in higher revenue. Segment profit also rose sharply with the increase in revenue. As a result, revenue was ¥2,238 million, up 31.6% year on year, and segment profit was ¥407 million, up 105.7% year on year.」
Against a backdrop of the recovering LCD market and strong demand for semiconductor materials, revenue increased 31.6% and segment profit increased 105.7%. - FY2016AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials business, we are actively developing materials for 4K and 8K televisions, flexible displays and other applications for LCDs. For semiconductor resist raw materials, we will expand sales of adamantane derivatives while establishing manufacturing and quality-control technologies to meet customers' stringent quality requirements.」
Specific development targets include materials for 4K and 8K televisions and flexible displays, adamantane derivatives, and manufacturing and quality-control technologies for semiconductor resist raw materials. Revenue in the Electronic Materials business increased 2.4%, and segment profit increased 21.1%. - FY2016-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In addition to securing and expanding the market for existing products, we will pursue the further development of high-resolution processing technologies leveraging photolithography, as well as applications for next-generation display materials.」
The Electronic Materials business continues to pursue its policy of securing and expanding the market for existing products, advancing high-resolution processing and expanding into next-generation display materials. - FY2016-Q2First statedAnnual report
「In addition to securing and expanding the market for existing products, we will pursue the further development of high-resolution processing technologies leveraging photolithography, as well as applications for next-generation display materials.」
The policy is to secure and expand the market for existing products, while advancing high-resolution processing and expanding into next-generation display materials based on photolithography technology.