Strengthening the stable earnings base built around acrylate esters
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- FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥6,680 million, up 2.4% year on year, while segment profit was ¥1,274 million, up 26.9% year on year, due to improved production efficiency and other factors.」
Chemicals business revenue increased 2.4% year on year and segment profit increased 26.9%, with improved production efficiency and other factors cited as drivers of profit growth. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Chemicals business, sales of the acrylate group for automotive coatings showed signs of recovery, while sales of display adhesives and UV inkjet inks remained strong. Sales of the methacrylate group remained sluggish. As a result, revenue was ¥6,526 million, up 8.9% year on year, and segment profit was ¥1,004 million, up 18.3% year on year.」
The recovery trend in sales for automotive coatings, together with strong sales of display adhesives and UV inkjet inks, resulted in an 8.9% increase in Chemicals business revenue and an 18.3% increase in segment profit. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of the acrylate group for automotive coatings declined, but sales of display adhesives and UV inkjet inks increased sharply. Sales of the methacrylate group remained strong. As a result, revenue was ¥5,992 million, up 30.8% year on year, and segment profit was ¥849 million, up 166.2% year on year.」
A sharp increase in sales of display adhesives and UV inkjet inks, among other factors, resulted in a 30.8% increase in Chemicals business revenue and a 166.2% increase in segment profit. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Chemicals business, sales of the acrylate group for automotive coatings and display adhesives remained strong. Sales of UV inkjet inks also increased sharply. Sales of the methacrylate group remained strong. As a result, revenue was ¥2,702 million, up 27.6% year on year, and segment profit was ¥260 million, up 93.2% year on year.」
Growth in sales for automotive coatings, display adhesives and UV inkjet inks resulted in a 27.6% increase in Chemicals business revenue and a 93.2% increase in segment profit. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥10,301 million, down 6.7% year on year, and segment profit was ¥947 million, up 16.5% year on year.」
The Chemicals business reported lower revenue, while segment profit increased 16.5% year on year. Firm sales of acrylates for automotive coatings and improved profitability were reflected in the full-year results. - FY2023-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「In the Chemicals business, sales of the acrylate group for automotive coatings remained firm, but sales of display adhesives and UV inkjet inks were sluggish. Sales of the methacrylate group declined sharply. As a result, revenue was ¥7,287 million, down 14.3% year on year, and segment profit was ¥641 million, up 0.4% year on year.」
While sales for automotive coatings remained firm, sales of display adhesives, UV inkjet inks and methacrylates were sluggish or declined, resulting in a 14.3% decrease in revenue. Segment profit rose only 0.4%. - FY2023-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「In the Chemicals business, sales of the acrylate group for automotive coatings remained firm, but sales of display adhesives and UV inkjet inks were sluggish. Sales of the methacrylate group declined sharply. As a result, revenue was ¥4,580 million, down 19.0% year on year, and segment profit was ¥318 million, down 42.7% year on year.」
In the Chemicals business, including acrylates, sluggish and declining sales resulted in a 19.0% decline in revenue and a 42.7% decline in segment profit. - FY2023-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「In the Chemicals business, sales of the acrylate group for automotive coatings remained firm, but sales of display adhesives and UV inkjet inks were sluggish. Sales of the methacrylate group declined sharply. As a result, revenue was ¥2,117 million, down 25.4% year on year, and segment profit was ¥134 million, down 47.9% year on year.」
While sales for automotive coatings remained firm, sales of display adhesives and UV inkjet inks were sluggish, resulting in a 25.4% decline in Chemicals business revenue and a 47.9% decline in segment profit. - FY2022WorsenedAnnual report
「In the Chemicals business, sales of the acrylate group for automotive coatings remained sluggish due to lower automobile production, while sales of adhesives for displays also began to decline. Sales of UV inkjet inks remained firm. Sales of the methacrylate group also remained firm. As a result, revenue was ¥11,039 million, with no year-on-year comparison available, and segment profit was ¥813 million, down 13.3% year on year.」
Lower sales of automotive coatings and display adhesives resulted in Chemicals business segment profit of ¥813 million, down 13.3% year on year. Sales of UV inkjet inks and methacrylates, however, remained firm. - FY2022-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Sales of the acrylate group for automotive coatings remained sluggish due to lower automobile production, while sales for displays also began to decline. Sales of UV inkjet inks remained firm. Sales of the methacrylate group also remained firm. As a result, revenue was ¥8,506 million, with no year-on-year comparison available, and segment profit was ¥639 million, down 14.2% year on year.」
Lower automobile production and declining display-related sales resulted in a 14.2% year-on-year decline in Chemicals business segment profit. Sales of UV inkjet inks and methacrylates, however, remained firm. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Chemicals business, revenue from UV inkjet inks and optical adhesives increased, although sales for automotive coatings remained sluggish due to lower automobile production. Sales of the methacrylate group remained firm. As a result, revenue was ¥5,652 million, with no year-on-year comparison available, and segment profit was ¥556 million, up 10.2% year on year.」
While sales for automotive coatings were sluggish, revenue from UV inkjet inks and optical adhesives increased, resulting in segment profit of ¥556 million, up 10.2% year on year. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Chemicals business, sales of the acrylate group for automotive coatings, adhesives for optical materials and other applications remained firm. Sales of the methacrylate group for coatings, adhesives and other applications also remained firm. As a result, revenue was ¥2,839 million, with no year-on-year comparison available, and segment profit was ¥259 million, up 5.8% year on year. Revenue was reduced by ¥260 million due to the application of the revenue recognition accounting standards and other standards.」
Firm sales of acrylates and methacrylates resulted in segment profit of ¥259 million, up 5.8% year on year. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Chemicals business, sales of the acrylate group recovered, particularly for automotive coatings and adhesives for optical materials, which had been heavily affected by the spread of COVID-19, resulting in higher revenue. Sales of the methacrylate group for coatings, adhesives and other applications remained firm, resulting in higher revenue. Segment profit also rose sharply due to higher revenue and other factors. As a result, revenue was ¥12,057 million, up 22.5% year on year, and segment profit was ¥938 million, up 108.1% year on year.」
The recovery in sales, particularly of automotive coatings and adhesives for optical materials, resulted in a 22.5% increase in revenue and a 108.1% increase in segment profit in the Chemicals business. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Chemicals business, sales of the acrylate group recovered, particularly for automotive coatings and adhesives for optical materials, which had been heavily affected by the spread of COVID-19, resulting in higher revenue. Sales of the methacrylate group for coatings, adhesives and other applications remained firm, resulting in higher revenue. Segment profit also rose sharply due to higher revenue and other factors. As a result, revenue was ¥8,939 million, up 23.2% year on year, and segment profit was ¥744 million, up 137.1% year on year.」
The recovery in sales, particularly of automotive coatings and adhesives for optical materials, resulted in a 23.2% increase in Chemicals business revenue and a 137.1% increase in segment profit. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Chemicals business, sales of the acrylate group recovered, particularly for automotive coatings and adhesives for optical materials, which had been heavily affected by the spread of COVID-19, resulting in higher revenue. Sales of the methacrylate group for coatings, adhesives and other applications remained firm, resulting in higher revenue. Segment profit also rose sharply due to higher revenue and other factors. As a result, revenue was ¥5,945 million, up 14.9% year on year, and segment profit was ¥505 million, up 38.4% year on year.」
The recovery in sales, particularly of automotive coatings and adhesives for optical materials, resulted in a 14.9% increase in Chemicals business revenue and a 38.4% increase in segment profit. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Chemicals business, sales of the acrylate group recovered, particularly for automotive coatings and adhesives for optical materials, which had been heavily affected by the spread of COVID-19, resulting in higher revenue. Sales of the methacrylate group for coatings, adhesives and other applications remained firm, resulting in higher revenue. Segment profit also rose sharply due to higher revenue and other factors. As a result, revenue was ¥2,857 million, up 8.9% year on year, and segment profit was ¥245 million, up 40.5% year on year.」
The recovery in sales of automotive coatings and other products resulted in an 8.9% increase in Chemicals business revenue and a 40.5% increase in segment profit. - FY2020WorsenedAnnual report
「In the Chemicals business, sales of the acrylate group for automotive coatings declined due to lower automobile production resulting from the impact of COVID-19, while sales for printing inks declined due to the cancellation of trade shows, resulting in lower revenue. Sales of the methacrylate group also remained sluggish for the same reasons as the acrylate group, resulting in lower revenue. Segment profit declined due to lower revenue. As a result, revenue was ¥9,843 million, down 15.4% year on year, and segment profit was ¥648 million, down 18.3% year on year.」
The sluggish sales of automotive and printing ink applications caused by COVID-19 were reflected in the Chemicals business's full-year results, with revenue down 15.4% and segment profit down 18.3%. - FY2020-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「In the Chemicals business, sales of the acrylate group for automotive coatings declined due to lower automobile production resulting from the impact of COVID-19, while sales for printing inks declined due to the cancellation of trade shows, resulting in lower revenue. Sales of the methacrylate group also remained sluggish, resulting in lower revenue. Segment profit declined due to lower revenue. As a result, revenue was ¥7,254 million, down 17.8% year on year, and segment profit was ¥466 million, down 17.2% year on year.」
The Chemicals business reported a 17.8% decline in revenue and a 17.2% decline in segment profit due to lower automobile production, canceled trade shows and sluggish sales. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Chemicals business, sales of the acrylate group for automotive coatings remained sluggish due to lower automobile production resulting from the impact of COVID-19, resulting in lower revenue. Sales of the methacrylate group also remained sluggish, resulting in lower revenue. However, segment profit increased due to lower raw material costs and the consolidation and elimination of unprofitable products. As a result, revenue was ¥5,176 million, down 11.0% year on year, and segment profit was ¥454 million, up 15.2% year on year.」
The Chemicals business reported lower revenue due to declining sales of automotive coatings and other products, while segment profit increased 15.2% due to lower raw material costs and the consolidation and elimination of unprofitable products. - FY2020-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「In the Chemicals business, sales of the acrylate group for UV inkjet printer inks increased, but sales for automotive coatings remained sluggish, resulting in lower revenue. Sales of the methacrylate group also remained sluggish, resulting in lower revenue. Segment profit declined due to lower revenue. As a result, revenue was ¥2,624 million, down 10.6% year on year, and segment profit was ¥217 million, down 6.1% year on year.」
Sales for UV inkjet applications increased, but sluggish sales for automotive coatings and methacrylates resulted in a 10.6% decline in Chemicals business revenue and a 6.1% decline in segment profit. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Chemicals business, sales of the acrylate group for automotive coatings and adhesives for optical materials remained firm, resulting in higher revenue. Sales of the methacrylate group remained sluggish, resulting in lower revenue. Segment profit also increased due to lower selling, general and administrative expenses. As a result, revenue was ¥11,636 million, down 3.7% year on year, and segment profit was ¥793 million, up 25.4% year on year.」
Revenue in the Chemicals business declined, while lower selling, general and administrative expenses drove a 25.4% year-on-year increase in segment profit. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Chemicals business, sales of the acrylate group for automotive coatings and adhesives for optical materials remained firm, resulting in higher revenue. Sales of the methacrylate group remained sluggish, resulting in lower revenue. Segment profit also increased due to lower selling, general and administrative expenses. As a result, revenue was ¥8,822 million, down 0.4% year on year, and segment profit was ¥563 million, up 11.0% year on year.」
Revenue in the Chemicals business declined 0.4% year on year, while segment profit increased 11.0% due to lower selling, general and administrative expenses. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Chemicals business, sales of the acrylate group for automotive coatings and adhesives for optical materials remained firm, resulting in higher revenue. Sales of the methacrylate group remained sluggish, resulting in lower revenue. Segment profit also rose sharply due to lower manufacturing costs. As a result, revenue was ¥5,817 million, up 1.5% year on year, and segment profit was ¥394 million, up 23.8% year on year.」
In the Chemicals business, higher acrylate sales and lower manufacturing costs resulted in revenue growth of 1.5% year on year and segment profit growth of 23.8%. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Chemicals business, sales of the acrylate group for automotive coatings and adhesives for optical materials remained firm, resulting in higher revenue. Sales of the methacrylate group remained sluggish, resulting in lower revenue. Segment profit also rose sharply due to higher revenue and lower expenses, including equipment repair costs. As a result, revenue was ¥2,934 million, up 9.0% year on year, and segment profit was ¥231 million, up 94.7% year on year.」
In the Chemicals business, including acrylates, revenue increased 9.0%, while lower expenses, including equipment repair costs, also contributed to a 94.7% increase in segment profit. - FY2018WorsenedAnnual report
「However, segment profit fell sharply due to higher raw material prices and the impact of equipment repair costs, among other factors. As a result, revenue was ¥12,079 million, up 9.4% year on year, and segment profit was ¥632 million, down 20.2% year on year.」
Revenue in the Chemicals business increased 9.4%, while segment profit declined 20.2% due to higher raw material prices and equipment repair costs, confirming pressure on the earnings base for the full year as well. - FY2018-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「In the Chemicals business, sales of the acrylate group for automotive coatings and adhesives for optical materials remained firm, and revenue was flat. Sales of the methacrylate group were strong, resulting in higher revenue. However, segment profit fell sharply due to higher raw material prices and the impact of equipment repair costs, among other factors. As a result, revenue was ¥8,856 million, up 8.6% year on year, and segment profit was ¥507 million, down 15.9% year on year.」
Revenue in the Chemicals business increased 8.6% year on year, while segment profit declined 15.9% due to higher raw material prices and equipment repair costs, indicating continued pressure on the earnings base following the previous quarter. - FY2018-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「In the specialty chemicals business, sales of acrylic esters for automotive coatings and adhesives for optical materials remained solid, and net sales were flat. Sales in the methacrylic ester group remained strong, and net sales increased. However, segment profit declined significantly due to higher raw material prices, equipment repair costs and other factors. As a result, net sales were ¥5,729 million, up 5.4% year on year, and segment profit was ¥318 million, down 28.1% year on year.」
In the specialty chemicals business, net sales increased 5.4% year on year, while segment profit declined 28.1% due to higher raw material prices and equipment repair costs. - FY2018-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「However, segment profit declined significantly due to higher raw material prices, equipment repair costs and other factors. As a result, net sales were ¥2,692 million, up 5.8% year on year, and segment profit was ¥118 million, down 43.4% year on year.」
In the specialty chemicals business, sales in Japan and overseas remained solid, driving a 5.8% increase in net sales, while segment profit declined 43.4% due to higher raw material prices and equipment repair costs. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「In the specialty chemicals business, sales of acrylic esters for automotive coatings and adhesives for optical materials remained solid, and net sales increased. Sales in the methacrylic ester group also remained solid, and net sales increased. Segment profit increased significantly due to higher net sales and the effects of cost reductions. As a result, net sales were ¥11,046 million, up 6.7% year on year, and segment profit was ¥792 million, up 20.5% year on year.」
For the full year, net sales in the specialty chemicals business increased 6.7% year on year and segment profit increased 20.5%, confirming improved profitability driven by higher sales and cost reductions. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the specialty chemicals business, sales of acrylic esters for automotive coatings and adhesives for optical materials remained solid, and net sales increased. Sales in the methacrylic ester group also remained solid, and net sales increased. Segment profit increased significantly due to higher net sales and the effects of cost reductions. As a result, net sales were ¥8,153 million, up 5.5% year on year, and segment profit was ¥603 million, up 39.1% year on year.」
For the cumulative third-quarter period, net sales in the specialty chemicals business increased 5.5% year on year and segment profit increased 39.1%. The effects of cost reductions and higher sales were cited as factors behind the increase in profit. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the specialty chemicals business, sales of acrylic esters for automotive coatings and adhesives for optical materials remained solid, and net sales increased. Sales in the methacrylic ester group also remained solid, and net sales increased. Segment profit increased significantly due to higher net sales and the effects of cost reductions. As a result, net sales were ¥5,434 million, up 4.2% year on year, and segment profit was ¥443 million, up 61.6% year on year.」
Sales in the specialty chemicals business, including acrylic esters, remained solid, with net sales up 4.2% year on year and segment profit up 61.6% due to the effects of cost reductions and other factors. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the acrylic ester group, sales for automotive coatings and adhesives for optical materials remained solid, but overseas sales were sluggish and net sales declined. Segment profit increased significantly due to the effects of cost reductions and other factors. As a result, net sales were ¥2,545 million, down 1.8% year on year, and segment profit was ¥210 million, up 115.7% year on year.」
Net sales declined 1.8% year on year due to sluggish overseas sales, while segment profit increased 115.7% due to the effects of cost reductions and other factors. - FY2016AdvancedAnnual report
「Segment profit increased significantly due to the effects of cost reductions and other factors. As a result, net sales were ¥10,353 million, down 3.5% year on year, and segment profit was ¥657 million, up 93.9% year on year.」
In the specialty chemicals business, net sales declined 3.5% year on year due to overseas sales, while segment profit increased 93.9% due to the effects of cost reductions and other factors. - FY2016-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Segment profit increased due to the effects of cost reductions and other factors. As a result, net sales were ¥7,731 million, down 5.9% year on year, and segment profit was ¥433 million, up 54.3% year on year.」
In the specialty chemicals business, including acrylic esters, net sales declined due to sluggish overseas sales, while segment profit increased 54.3% year on year due to the effects of cost reductions and other factors. - FY2016-Q2First statedAnnual report
「The company will secure the market for its core acrylic ester products, pursue application development and demand expansion, and strengthen cost competitiveness by improving the efficiency of its production facilities.」
For acrylic esters, the company plans to secure the market, develop applications and expand demand, and strengthen cost competitiveness by improving production facility efficiency.