Expansion into Downstream Materials and Higher-Value-Added Products

「In our Electronic Materials business, which has a significant market share in photoresist raw materials, capacity expansion equipment began operating in fiscal 2024, and a new plant currently under construction is scheduled to begin operating in fiscal 2026. We will continue to establish a supply structure capable of meeting demand.」

「We have also begun marketing the metal-ceramic composite material (MMC: Metal Matrix Composites) developed jointly with 日本ファインセラミックス社.」

「In terms of profit, although we implemented expense reductions, including expanded sales of higher value-added products and lower energy consumption through process improvements, earnings were affected by rising costs, including continually increasing raw material prices. Operating profit decreased 31.3% year on year to ¥1,437 million, ordinary profit decreased 29.7% to ¥1,615 million, and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent decreased 29.4% to ¥1,119 million.」

「In terms of profit, although we implemented expense reductions, including expanded sales of higher value-added products and lower energy consumption through process improvements, earnings were affected by rising costs, including continually increasing raw material prices. Operating profit decreased 35.4% year on year to ¥895 million, ordinary profit decreased 31.7% to ¥1,053 million, and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent decreased 29.4% to ¥742 million.」

「In terms of profit, although we implemented expense reductions, including expanded sales of higher value-added products and lower energy costs through process improvements, earnings were affected by rising costs, including continually increasing raw material prices. Operating profit decreased 42.9% year on year to ¥443 million, ordinary profit decreased 40.8% to ¥510 million, and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent decreased 42.3% to ¥332 million.」

「In terms of profit, although earnings were affected by higher raw material prices, the recovery in revenue from the previous year and expanded sales of higher value-added products and other factors resulted in operating profit increasing 44.7% year on year to ¥2,093 million, ordinary profit increasing 44.1% to ¥2,298 million, and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent increasing 44.2% to ¥1,584 million.」

「In terms of profit, although earnings were affected by higher raw material prices, the recovery in revenue from the previous year and expanded sales of higher value-added products and other factors resulted in operating profit increasing 42.8% year on year to ¥1,386 million, ordinary profit increasing 44.3% to ¥1,542 million, and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent increasing 46.7% to ¥1,052 million.」

「In terms of profit, although earnings were affected by higher raw material prices, the recovery in revenue from the previous year and expanded sales of higher value-added products and other factors resulted in operating profit increasing 67.4% year on year to ¥776 million, ordinary profit increasing 67.2% to ¥863 million, and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent increasing 81.3% to ¥577 million.」

「These applications have been well received by users for achieving short lead times, lighter weight, and lower costs, and during the current period we secured adoption by another printer manufacturer. We are also working diligently to develop new materials and propose components for 3D printers.」

「In terms of profit, expanded sales of higher value-added products and other factors and expense reductions contributed to earnings growth, but due to the decline in revenue, operating profit decreased 7.0% year on year to ¥1,446 million, ordinary profit decreased 6.6% to ¥1,595 million, and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent decreased 8.3% to ¥1,098 million.」

「In terms of profit, driven by expanded sales of higher value-added products and other factors, operating profit increased 11.8% year on year to ¥1,555 million, ordinary profit increased 13.0% to ¥1,707 million, and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent increased 14.5% to ¥1,198 million.」

「Against this economic backdrop, the Group responded to changes in the business environment, pursued higher value-added products, acquired new customers, and provided detailed technical support, thereby further strengthening its business foundation. As a result, revenue decreased in the Chemicals business and increased in the Food business, while Group revenue fell 0.7% year on year to ¥13,627 million.」

「Against this economic backdrop, the Group responded to changes in the business environment, pursued higher value-added products, acquired new customers, and provided detailed technical support, thereby further strengthening its business foundation, and as a result,」

「We are also focusing on developing sugar-based chemical products that combine the technologies we have cultivated in chemicals and sugars, and have successfully commercialized, for example, a binder for insulation materials.」

「Against this economic backdrop, the Group responded to changes in the business environment, pursued higher value-added products, acquired new customers, and provided detailed technical support, thereby further strengthening its business foundation, and as a result,」

「Against this economic backdrop, the Group responded to changes in the business environment, pursued higher value-added products, acquired new customers, and provided detailed technical support, thereby further strengthening its business foundation, and as a result,」

「Against this economic backdrop, the Group responded to changes in the business environment, pursued higher value-added products, acquired new customers, and provided detailed technical support, thereby further strengthening its business foundation. As a result, revenue increased in the Chemicals business and decreased in the Food business, while Group revenue rose 2.3% year on year to ¥6,828 million.」

「As next-generation casting materials, we have successfully developed binder and sand materials for 3D printers used in sand mold layering as part of a national industry-government-academia project, and are advancing mass production of the sand materials through the construction of a plant.」

「Against this economic backdrop, the Group responded to changes in the business environment, pursued higher value-added products, acquired new customers, and provided detailed technical guidance, thereby further strengthening its business foundation, and as a result,」

「Against this economic backdrop, the Group worked to further strengthen its business foundation, respond to changes in the business environment, increase the value added of its products, acquire new customers, and provide detailed technical guidance, and as a result,」

「As next-generation casting materials, we have successfully developed materials for 3D printers used in sand mold layering as part of a national industry-government-academia project, and have commercialized artificial sand with superior refractoriness to leading overseas products and coated sand with good flowability.」

「We will also work to enhance our applied technology capabilities and pursue higher value-added products, while accumulating technologies and expertise, further strengthening R&D activities as a development-oriented company and enhancing corporate value.」