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Nippon Sheet Glass (5202) · InitiativeAdvancedLatest Financial results presentation materials (2026-08-07): "Raised"

Transformation to VA through Technological Innovation and R&D Investment

First written in FY2016. 14 of 25 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-08-07.

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  1. 2026-08-07RaisedFinancial results presentation materials

    「Research and development expenses 26 39 123」

    First-quarter research and development expenses increased from ¥2.6 billion to ¥3.9 billion year on year, and the full-year forecast was ¥12.3 billion.
  2. FY2026AdvancedAnnual report

    「R&D is closely aligned with all four strategic pillars of the Group’s medium-term management plan and plays an important role in driving value creation and differentiation from competitors.」

    The company aligned R&D with all four Ds and positioned it as a foundation for value creation, including product and process development, digital inspection and data utilisation, and decarbonisation technologies. R&D expenses were ¥11.1 billion.
  3. 2026-05-11AdvancedFinancial results presentation materials

    「Research and development expenses 99 111 123」

    Research and development expenses increased from ¥9.9 billion in the fiscal year ending March 2025 to ¥11.1 billion in the fiscal year ending March 2026, and are expected to reach ¥12.3 billion in the fiscal year ending March 2027.
  4. FY2024AdvancedAnnual report

    「The new research building at the company’s Itami site in Japan, completed during the previous fiscal year, is now fully operational, further strengthening the company’s R&D capabilities.」

    The new research building at the Itami site became fully operational, bringing the R&D-enhancement facilities into operation. R&D expenses were ¥9.9 billion.
  5. FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「There were no material changes in the Group’s research and development activities during the nine-month period ended the third quarter. R&D expenses for the nine-month period were ¥7.4 billion.」

    The company reported no material changes in its R&D activities and disclosed nine-month R&D expenses of ¥7.4 billion.
  6. FY2023AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the fiscal year, the company constructed a new R&D building at its Itami site in Japan. Consolidating various testing facilities is expected to promote collaboration among research personnel and further accelerate innovation.」

    To strengthen R&D, the company constructed a new R&D building at its Itami site and consolidated testing facilities. R&D expenses were ¥9.1 billion.
  7. FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「There were no material changes in the Group’s research and development activities during the nine-month period ended the third quarter. R&D expenses for the nine-month period were ¥6.8 billion.」

    The company reported no material changes in its R&D activities and disclosed nine-month R&D expenses of ¥6.8 billion.
  8. FY2022AdvancedAnnual report

    「For the fiscal year ending March 2022, the company achieved the targets set out in its securities report for the fiscal year ended March 2021, including glass-furnace combustion experiments using hydrogen and biofuels. The NSG Group became the first in the world to successfully complete both combustion experiments.」

    The company said it achieved the previous year’s plan for glass-furnace combustion experiments using hydrogen and biofuels for decarbonisation, becoming the first in the world to successfully complete both types of experiment.
  9. FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「There were no material changes in the Group’s research and development activities during the nine-month period ended the third quarter. R&D expenses for the nine-month period were ¥6.1 billion.」

    The company reported no material changes in its R&D activities and disclosed nine-month R&D expenses of ¥6.1 billion.
  10. FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「There were no material changes in the Group’s research and development activities during the six-month period ended the second quarter. R&D expenses for the six-month period were ¥4.1 billion.」

    The company reported no material changes in its R&D activities and disclosed six-month R&D expenses of ¥4.1 billion.
  11. FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「There were no material changes in the Group’s research and development activities during the three-month period ended the first quarter. R&D expenses for the three-month period were ¥2.0 billion.」

    The company reported no material changes in its R&D activities and disclosed first-quarter R&D expenses of ¥2.0 billion.
  12. FY2021AdvancedAnnual report

    「For the fiscal year ending March 2022, the company planned to research glass-furnace combustion using hydrogen and biofuels, as well as the transition to raw materials that do not emit carbon dioxide during the glass manufacturing process.」

    The company specified its R&D priorities, including research into hydrogen and biofuel combustion and low-carbon raw materials aimed at decarbonisation.
  13. FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「There were no material changes in the Group’s research and development activities during the three-month period ended the first quarter. R&D expenses for the three-month period were ¥2.1 billion.」

    The company reported no material changes in its R&D activities and disclosed first-quarter R&D expenses of ¥2.1 billion.
  14. FY2020RestatedAnnual report

    「The Group’s R&D expenses for the fiscal year were ¥9.0 billion.」

    The company continued its R&D framework, including quarterly reviews led by senior management and collaboration with external partners, to develop value-added products and establish growth drivers, and recorded R&D expenses of ¥9.0 billion.
  15. FY2019AdvancedAnnual report

    「The Group has cross-business R&D projects called “Star Projects” that are expected to have a significant future impact on the Group. An operating committee led by senior management reviews the progress of these Star Projects and the appropriateness of resource allocation on a quarterly basis.」

    The company recorded R&D expenses of ¥9.4 billion and specified an operating framework to accelerate commercialisation by registering future growth challenges as Star Projects.
  16. FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「There were no material changes in the Group’s research and development activities during the six-month period ended the second quarter. R&D expenses for the six-month period were ¥4.4 billion.」

    The company reported no material changes in its R&D activities and disclosed R&D expenses of ¥4.4 billion for the six-month period ended the second quarter.
  17. FY2018AdvancedAnnual report

    「The Group’s major technological innovation projects are known as “Star Projects.” An operating committee led by senior management reviews their progress and the appropriateness of resource allocation on a quarterly basis. The Group’s R&D expenses for the fiscal year were ¥9.1 billion.」

    The company formalised priority management of R&D through quarterly reviews led by senior management and recorded R&D expenses of ¥9.1 billion.
  18. FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「There were no material changes in the Group’s research and development activities during the nine-month period ended the third quarter. R&D expenses for the nine-month period were ¥6.9 billion.」

    The company reported no material changes in its R&D activities and disclosed nine-month R&D expenses of ¥6.9 billion.
  19. FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「There were no material changes in the Group's R&D activities during the first six months of the fiscal year. The Group's R&D expenses for the first six months amounted to ¥4.6 billion.」

    The company stated that there were no material changes in R&D activities and disclosed first-half R&D expenses of ¥4.6 billion.
  20. FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「There were no material changes in the Group's R&D activities during the first quarter of the fiscal year. The Group's R&D expenses for the first quarter amounted to ¥2.3 billion.」

    The company stated that there were no material changes in R&D activities and disclosed first-quarter R&D expenses of ¥2.3 billion.
  21. FY2017ReframedAnnual report

    「In line with Phase 2 of the MTP, the Group is working to transform R&D into more customer-oriented activities and focus its R&D themes. A steering committee in which top management participates regularly reviews and revises the themes while allocating resources appropriately. The Group's R&D expenses for the fiscal year amounted to ¥8.5 billion.」

    R&D expenses were ¥8.5 billion, with R&D operations focused on customer orientation, prioritisation of themes and regular reviews by the steering committee.
  22. FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「There were no material changes in the Group's R&D activities during the first nine months of the fiscal year. R&D expenses for the first nine months amounted to ¥6.3 billion.」

    The company stated that there were no material changes in R&D activities and disclosed nine-month cumulative R&D expenses of ¥6.3 billion.
  23. FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「There were no material changes in the Group's R&D activities during the first six months of the fiscal year. R&D expenses for the first six months amounted to ¥4.3 billion.」

    The company stated that there were no material changes in R&D activities and disclosed first-half R&D expenses of ¥4.3 billion.
  24. FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「The Group's R&D expenses for the first quarter of the fiscal year amounted to ¥2.2 billion.」

    The company stated that there were no material changes in R&D activities and disclosed first-quarter R&D expenses of ¥2.2 billion.
  25. FY2016First statedAnnual report

    「The Group's R&D expenses for the fiscal year ended March 2025 amounted to ¥9.8 billion.」

    To transition to a value-added glass company, the Group is focusing on the development of new products and manufacturing processes and recorded R&D expenses of ¥9.8 billion.
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"Expansion into Growth Markets through New Products and Technologies" moved the same way as this thread, in the same document, in 9 of its 25 moves.

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  1. ★This thread
  2. 1Expansion into Growth Markets through New Products and Technologies9×
  3. 2Maximizing Equipment Utilization and Expanding the VA Product Ratio8×
  4. 3Increasing the Sales Ratio of High-Value-Added Architectural Glass7×
  5. 4First-quarter operating profit and profit attributable to owners of the parent turn profitable7×
  6. 5Reducing Environmental Impact and Sustainable Development7×
  7. 6Long-Term Growth in Solar Power Generation Glass6×

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