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Kawaguchi Chemical Industry (4361) · InitiativeDecline in R&D expenditure for the interim period

Continued Research and Development Expenditure

First written in FY2016-Q2. 18 of 32 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026-H1.

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Decline in R&D Expenses with No Change in Activity StatusA theme 44 companies write about · 18 as a headwind · 10 as a tailwind

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  1. FY2026-H1Decline in R&D expenditure for the interim periodAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the current interim consolidated accounting period were ¥120.739 million (¥127.235 million in the same period of the previous year). There were no material changes in the status of the Group's R&D activities during the current interim consolidated accounting period.」

    Although there were no material changes in R&D activities, interim R&D expenses decreased from ¥127.235 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥120.739 million.
  2. FY2025Annual R&D expenses decreasedAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥254.296 million.」

    While the R&D process has continued, annual R&D expenses decreased from ¥259.169 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥254.296 million.
  3. FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the current interim consolidated accounting period were ¥127.235 million (¥120.269 million in the same period of the previous year).」

    R&D expenses for the interim period were ¥127.235 million, up from ¥120.269 million in the same period of the previous year.
  4. FY2024AdvancedAnnual report

    「The R&D division conducts its activities with the aim of creating safe, reliable products that contribute to society, taking into account technological trends that are undergoing dramatic change toward the realization of a decarbonized society. In product development, we chemically synthesize candidate substances, evaluate the functions they exhibit in physical property tests, and, based on the results, continuously propose high-value-added products to leading companies in each field, leading to sales. Total R&D expenses for the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥259.169 million.」

    R&D expenses increased from ¥240.396 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥259.169 million. The process of chemical synthesis, physical property testing, customer proposals and commercialization is also described in specific terms.
  5. FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥120.269 million (¥112.952 million in the same period of the previous year). There were no material changes in the status of the Group's R&D activities during the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」

    Although there were no material changes in R&D activities, R&D expenses increased from ¥112.952 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥120.269 million.
  6. FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the three-month cumulative consolidated period were ¥61.159 million (¥57.801 million in the same period of the previous year). There were no material changes in the status of the Company's group's R&D activities during the three-month cumulative consolidated period.」

    Although there were no material changes in R&D activities, R&D expenses increased from ¥57.801 million in the same quarter of the previous year to ¥61.159 million.
  7. FY2023Slight decline in annual R&D expensesAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥240.396 million.」

    Annual R&D expenses were ¥240.396 million, down from ¥244.961 million in the previous year.
  8. FY2023-Q3Slight increase in R&D expensesAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the nine-month cumulative consolidated period were ¥176.353 million (¥176.213 million in the same period of the previous year). There were no material changes in the status of the Company's group's R&D activities during the nine-month cumulative consolidated period.」

    While there were no material changes in R&D activities, R&D expenses edged up from ¥176.213 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥176.353 million.
  9. FY2023-Q2Slight decrease in R&D expensesAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the six-month cumulative consolidated period were ¥112.952 million (¥115.824 million in the same period of the previous year). There were no material changes in the status of the Company's group's R&D activities during the six-month cumulative consolidated period.」

    While there were no material changes in R&D activities, R&D expenses decreased from ¥115.824 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥112.952 million.
  10. FY2022Slight decline in annual R&D expensesAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥244.961 million.」

    Annual R&D expenses were ¥244.961 million, down from ¥249.077 million in the previous year.
  11. FY2022-Q3Slight year-on-year decline in R&D expensesAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the nine-month cumulative consolidated period were ¥176.213 million (¥179.140 million in the same period of the previous year). There were no material changes in the status of the Company's group's R&D activities during the nine-month cumulative consolidated period.」

    While there were no material changes in R&D activities, R&D expenses decreased from ¥179.140 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥176.213 million.
  12. FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the six-month cumulative consolidated period were ¥115.824 million (¥116.545 million in the same period of the previous year). There were no material changes in the status of the Company's group's R&D activities during the six-month cumulative consolidated period.」

    The company states that there were no material changes in R&D activities and discloses R&D expenses of ¥115.824 million for the six-month cumulative period.
  13. FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the three-month cumulative consolidated period were ¥56.637 million (¥56.552 million in the same period of the previous year). There were no material changes in the status of the Company's group's R&D activities during the three-month cumulative consolidated period.」

    The company states that there were no material changes in R&D activities and discloses R&D expenses of ¥56.637 million for the first quarter.
  14. FY2021AdvancedAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the year were ¥249.077 million.」

    Annual R&D expenses were ¥249.077 million, up from ¥235.837 million in the previous year. The company also describes the development of high-performance, high-quality specialty chemicals and new dehydration-condensation agents for medical applications.
  15. FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the nine-month cumulative consolidated period were ¥179.140 million (¥168.095 million in the same period of the previous year). There were no material changes in the status of the Company's group's R&D activities during the nine-month cumulative consolidated period.」

    While stating that there were no material changes in R&D activities, the company reports that R&D expenses increased from ¥168.095 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥179.140 million.
  16. FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the six-month cumulative consolidated period were ¥116.545 million (¥112.036 million in the same period of the previous year). There were no material changes in the status of the Company's group's R&D activities during the six-month cumulative consolidated period.」

    While stating that there were no material changes in R&D activities, the company discloses R&D expenses of ¥116.545 million.
  17. FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the three-month cumulative consolidated period were ¥56.552 million (¥54.199 million in the same period of the previous year). There were no material changes in the status of the Company's group's R&D activities during the three-month cumulative consolidated period.」

    The company states that there were no material changes in R&D activities and discloses R&D expenses of ¥56.552 million.
  18. FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the nine-month cumulative consolidated period were ¥168.095 million (¥166.240 million in the same period of the previous year). There were no material changes in the status of the Company's group's R&D activities during the nine-month cumulative consolidated period.」

    The company states that there were no material changes in R&D activities and discloses R&D expenses of ¥168.095 million for the nine-month cumulative period.
  19. FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the six-month cumulative consolidated period were ¥112.036 million (¥110.985 million in the same period of the previous year). There were no material changes in the status of the Company's group's R&D activities during the six-month cumulative consolidated period.」

    The company states that there were no material changes in R&D activities and discloses R&D expenses of ¥112.036 million.
  20. FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the three-month cumulative consolidated period were ¥54.199 million (¥51.587 million in the same period of the previous year). There were no material changes in the status of the Company's group's R&D activities during the three-month cumulative consolidated period.」

    The company states that there were no material changes in R&D activities and discloses R&D expenses of ¥54.199 million.
  21. FY2019RestatedAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the year were ¥225.243 million.」

    R&D activities continued, and R&D expenses of ¥225.243 million for the year are disclosed.
  22. FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the nine-month cumulative consolidated period were ¥166.240 million (¥176.185 million in the same period of the previous year). There were no material changes in the status of the Company's group's R&D activities during the nine-month cumulative consolidated period.」

    The company states that there were no material changes in R&D activities and discloses R&D expenses of ¥166.240 million for the nine-month cumulative period.
  23. FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the six-month cumulative consolidated period were ¥110.985 million (¥120.316 million in the same period of the previous year). There were no material changes in the status of the Company's group's R&D activities during the six-month cumulative consolidated period.」

    The company states that there were no material changes in R&D activities and discloses R&D expenses of ¥110.985 million.
  24. FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the three-month cumulative consolidated period were ¥51.587 million (¥55.584 million in the same period of the previous year). There were no material changes in the status of the Company's group's R&D activities during the three-month cumulative consolidated period.」

    The company states that there were no material changes in R&D activities and discloses R&D expenses of ¥51.587 million for the quarter.
  25. FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the nine-month cumulative consolidated period were ¥176.185 million (¥136.654 million in the same period of the previous year). There were no material changes in the status of the Company's group's R&D activities during the nine-month cumulative consolidated period.」

    While stating that there were no material changes in R&D activities, the company discloses R&D expenses of ¥176.185 million.
  26. FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the three-month cumulative consolidated period were ¥55.584 million (¥45.808 million in the same period of the previous year). There were no material changes in the status of the Company's group's R&D activities during the three-month cumulative consolidated period.」

    While stating that there were no material changes in R&D activities, the company discloses R&D expenses of ¥55.584 million.
  27. FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the nine-month cumulative consolidated period were ¥136.654 million (¥126.802 million in the same period of the previous year). There were no material changes in the status of the Company's group's R&D activities during the nine-month cumulative consolidated period.」

    The company states that there were no material changes in R&D activities and discloses R&D expenses of ¥136.654 million.
  28. FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the six-month cumulative consolidated period were ¥93.490 million (¥82.540 million in the same period of the previous year). There were no material changes in the status of the Company's group's R&D activities during the six-month cumulative consolidated period.」

    While stating that there were no material changes in R&D activities, the company discloses R&D expenses of ¥93.490 million.
  29. FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the three-month cumulative consolidated period were ¥45.808 million (¥41.956 million in the same period of the previous year). There were no material changes in the status of the Company's group's R&D activities during the three-month cumulative consolidated period.」

    The absence of material changes in R&D activities was confirmed, and quarterly R&D expenses of ¥45.808 million are disclosed.
  30. FY2016RestatedAnnual report

    「As the maturation of related rubber industries, including automotive tires, has become pronounced with the development of an advanced consumer society in recent years, our basic R&D policy is to expand non-rubber chemicals. Based on surveys of market and technology trends in the target fields, we are developing high-value-added specialty chemicals. Total R&D expenses for the year were ¥167.481 million.」

    The direction of R&D and annual R&D expenses of ¥167.481 million are disclosed. The policy of expanding non-rubber chemicals has been separated into a new thread.
  31. FY2016-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Total R&D expenses for the nine-month cumulative consolidated period were ¥126.802 million (¥128.184 million in the same period of the previous year). There were no material changes in the status of the Company's group's R&D activities during the nine-month cumulative consolidated period.」

    No material changes were made to R&D activities, and cumulative R&D expenses of ¥126.802 million are disclosed.
  32. FY2016-Q2First statedAnnual report

    「Total research and development expenses for the six-month period ended December 31 were ¥82,540 thousand, compared with ¥80,397 thousand in the same period of the previous year.」

    R&D expenditure for the cumulative quarterly period was disclosed in numerical terms.
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