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Idemitsu Kosan (5019) · InitiativeAdvanced

Addressing food safety and security and food demand through the agri-bio business

First written in FY2016. 12 of 15 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: FY2026.

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ProgressHeldSoftenedWorseAdvancedFY2017 – FY2018AdvancedFY2019 – FY20262016: 120162017: 120172018: 220182019: 220192020: 120202021: 120212022: 120222023: 120232024: 120242025: 220252026: 22026
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Expansion into non-chemical pesticides and next-generation life sciencesA theme 2 companies write about · 0 as a headwind · 2 as a tailwind

1 other company's latest entry also says "Advanced".

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  1. FY2026AdvancedAnnual report

    「In May 2025, cashew nutshell liquid was designated as a feed additive that reduces methane gas in cow burps. It was the first registration of a feed additive derived from a natural product.」

    A feed additive derived from a natural product was designated for methane reduction, expanding the Agribio business's scope of response to food and environmental issues.
  2. 2026-06-01AdvancedM&A and Subsidiary Changes

    「エス・ディー・エス バイオテックとアグロ カネショウを統合 新会社「出光クロップアーツ株式会社」を 2027 年4月に設立 新会社を通じて国内外でのアグリライフ事業を強化」

    アグリバイオ事業について、SDSとアグロ カネショウを統合し、2027年4月に新会社を設立する計画が示された。既存の事業基盤拡大から、研究開発・製造・現場提案・海外展開を組み合わせた事業体制の強化へ具体化している。canonical thread自体は変更しない。
  3. FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Net sales amounted to ¥19.0 billion, reflecting the impact of a time lag in sales of high-performance materials and the contribution from a newly consolidated Agrilife company, among other factors, up 18.9% year on year.」

    The disclosure identifies a newly consolidated Agrilife company as a contributor to segment profit or loss for high-performance materials, indicating an expansion in the consolidation scope and earnings base of the Agribio-related business.
  4. FY2025AdvancedAnnual report

    「Strengthening the foundation of the Bio and Life Solutions business through the acquisition of Agro Kanesho Co., Ltd. as a wholly owned subsidiary」

    The company strengthened the foundation of its agrochemical, bio and life solutions businesses by making Agro Kanesho a wholly owned subsidiary. It is also advancing agrochemical registrations and expanded registrations in Japan and overseas.
  5. FY2024AdvancedAnnual report

    「At ㈱エス・ディー・エス バイオテック, the company obtained 1 new domestic agrochemical registration for a turf herbicide and expanded registrations for 5 fungicides, 1 insecticide, 2 fungicide/insecticides, 1 biological insecticide, 1 biological fungicide and 2 herbicides for green-space management, further promoting the adoption of its products.」

    The company obtained 1 new registration for a turf herbicide and expanded registrations in multiple fields, strengthening the adoption base for its agrochemical products.
  6. FY2023AdvancedAnnual report

    「Following completion of the transfer of the business through the absorption-type company split of the Agribio Business Division in July 2022, ㈱エス・ディー・エス バイオテック began selling 1 livestock product in the United States. In Japan, it expanded the registered uses of 12 fungicides, 1 biological fungicide and 1 herbicide for green-space management, further promoting the adoption of its products.」

    The business platform was expanded through the completion of the Agribio business integration, the start of livestock-product sales in the United States, and expanded agrochemical registrations in Japan.
  7. FY2022AdvancedAnnual report

    「In the agricultural business, sales began in Japan of 1 residue-degrading agent using microorganisms. The consolidated subsidiary ㈱エス・ディー・エス バイオテック newly registered 3 agrochemicals. It also obtained expanded registrations for 22 agrochemicals and began sales of 2 additional products.」

    The product and registration base expanded through the launch of a microorganism-based residue-degrading agent, 3 new agrochemical registrations, 22 expanded registrations, and the launch of 2 products.
  8. FY2021AdvancedAnnual report

    「In the agricultural business, sales began in Japan of 1 biological control agent using beneficial insects.」

    The product and registration base advanced through the launch of 1 biological control agent, the registration in Japan of 5 new agrochemicals, and the acquisition of expanded registrations for 15 agrochemicals.
  9. FY2020AdvancedAnnual report

    「In the agricultural business, 1 new product, an insecticide, was launched. At the consolidated subsidiary ㈱エス・ディー・エス バイオテック, the number of newly registered agrochemicals in Japan reached 3, while applications were filed for 5 new agrochemicals. The company also obtained expanded registrations for 67 agrochemicals.」

    The disclosure describes progress in the agrochemical product and registration base, including 1 new product launch, 3 new registrations, 5 registration applications and 67 expanded registrations.
  10. FY2019AdvancedAnnual report

    「At the consolidated subsidiary ㈱エス・ディー・エス バイオテック, the number of newly registered agrochemicals in Japan reached 2, while applications were filed for 4 new agrochemicals. The company also obtained expanded registrations for 17 agrochemicals.」

    The disclosure covers the registration of 2 new agrochemicals, applications for registration of 4 agrochemicals, and expanded registrations for 17 agrochemicals, expanding the product and registration base.
  11. FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「We will develop biopesticides to ensure food safety and improve agricultural productivity, while working to develop new agrochemical markets capable of addressing tighter environmental regulations in the future.」

    The company has reaffirmed its policy of developing biopesticides and cultivating new markets in anticipation of tighter environmental regulations.
  12. FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「We will develop biopesticides to ensure food safety and improve agricultural productivity, while working to develop new agrochemical markets capable of addressing tighter environmental regulations in the future.」

    The company continues to pursue a policy of improving food safety and agricultural productivity through the development of biopesticides and the development of new agrochemical markets.
  13. FY2018AdvancedAnnual report

    「The consolidated subsidiary ㈱エス・ディー・エス バイオテック obtained registrations in Japan for 2 new agrochemicals.」

    The number of newly registered agrochemicals increased from 1 to 2, indicating tangible progress in expanding the product lineup.
  14. FY2017AdvancedAnnual report

    「In Japan, consolidated subsidiary エス・ディー・エス バイオテック Co., Ltd. obtained pesticide registration for 1 new pesticide.」

    The disclosure describes tangible progress in the development and sales platform through the registration of 1 new agrochemical.
  15. FY2016First statedAnnual report

    「In the agri-bio business, the company develops a needs-driven business that contributes to safe and secure food supplies and growing food demand through the development and production of proprietary products, including biological and chemical pesticides, the cattle compound feed product Luminup®, and the poultry compound feed product Clostop®.」

    The company is advancing nationwide sales of Idesurf, development and sales of Clostop, registration of new pesticides, and business expansion, including overseas.
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