Business structure based on five market domains

「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 13 May 2026, we resolved to adopt Medium-Term Management Plan 2030 to achieve further sustainable growth for the Group. Accordingly, we have changed our reporting segments from the beginning of the current consolidated fiscal year to clarify our priority areas.」

「To clarify the areas of focus for our group, we have decided to change our reportable segments from the following consolidated fiscal year to 3 segments: Core Materials, Wellness and ICT.」

「There were no significant changes during the current interim consolidated accounting period in the nature of the businesses conducted by our group, comprising our company and its affiliated companies. There were also no changes among the principal affiliated companies.」

「There were no material changes in the nature of the businesses conducted by the Group (the Company and its affiliated companies) during the cumulative first quarter of the fiscal year. There were also no changes among the major affiliated companies.」

「Our group's reportable segments are linked to the market domains that form the basis for research and development and strategic planning, with separate financial information available for each. They consist of product categories based on the applications for which our group's products are used, comprising 5 reportable segments: the Life and Health Industries, Petroleum and Transportation Equipment Industries, Plastics and Textiles Industries, Information, Electrical and Electronic Industries, and Environment, Housing Equipment and Other Industries.」