MATSUMOTO YUSHI-SEIYAKU CO.,LTD.

MATSUMOTO YUSHI-SEIYAKU CO.,LTD. is a research and development-oriented company whose core technology is surfactants and whose principal business is the manufacture and sale of surfactants. The Group consists of the Company, 2 consolidated subsidiaries (株式会社マツモトユシ・インドネシア [Indonesia] and 立松化工股份有限公司 [Taiwan]) and 1 equity-method affiliate (日本クエーカー・ケミカル株式会社). It manufactures and sells surfactants and products in the Other 2 divisions related to surfactants. The Group reports by manufacturing location, with Japan and Asia as its principal reporting segments. Asia includes the Group's local operations in Indonesia and Taiwan, while its domestic business is centered on the Japanese market. Historically, the Group began with surfactants for the textile industry and has expanded its offering to a broad range of chemicals for textile oiling, sizing, dyeing and final finishing. It also continues to research and develop new materials and applications in the polymer field, with a focus on expanding overseas markets. R&D investment has remained solid. R&D expenses were ¥775 million in fiscal 2025, and capital expenditures were ¥327 million, mainly at the head office plant and Shizuoka Plant in Japan. The Group plans to continue pursuing new product development, expanding sales channels, maintaining and strengthening its quality and stable supply systems, and implementing internal rationalization across the organization. Major customers and business partners include 丸紅ケミックス株式会社 and 日本クエーカー・ケミカル株式会社. Sales are primarily generated in Japan and Asia. Current risks include fluctuations in raw material and energy prices, foreign exchange risk, and geopolitical risks such as the situation in the Middle East. Developments in raw material prices and foreign exchange rates require close attention.