Impact of the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake
TOKAI CARBON CO.,LTD.
Tanoura Plant (Ashikita, Ashikita District, Kumamoto Prefecture), isotropic graphite materials
The 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake that occurred on 28 July 2026
The Company is currently working to ascertain the details of the damage. If an event that could have a material impact on the Company's results is identified, the Company will disclose it promptly.
Company response
Of the facilities that were operating when the earthquake occurred, operations at all facilities were temporarily suspended except for certain facilities, including environmental-related facilities.
The Company will continue inspecting and assessing the detailed impact on facilities and other assets, as well as the status of equipment and product inventories. If the impact on future shipments, the outlook for recovery or any other event that could have a material impact on results is identified, the Company will disclose it promptly.
If any matters requiring disclosure arise, including the impact on future shipments or the outlook for recovery, the Company will disclose them promptly. The Company will also promptly disclose any event identified as having a material impact on results.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event name | Impact of the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake |
| Date of occurrence | 28 July 2026 (date of the earthquake) |
| Subject Entity | TOKAI CARBON CO.,LTD. |
| Target Locations / Products | Tanoura Plant (Ashikita, Ashikita District, Kumamoto Prefecture), isotropic graphite materials |
| Cause | The 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake that occurred on 28 July 2026 |
| Impact on Earnings Forecast | The Company is currently working to ascertain the details of the damage. If an event that could have a material impact on the Company's results is identified, the Company will disclose it promptly. |
| Suspended operations | Of the facilities that were operating when the earthquake occurred, operations at all facilities were temporarily suspended except for certain facilities, including environmental-related facilities. |
| Outlook | The Company will continue inspecting and assessing the detailed impact on facilities and other assets, as well as the status of equipment and product inventories. If the impact on future shipments, the outlook for recovery or any other event that could have a material impact on results is identified, the Company will disclose it promptly. |
| Planned follow-up disclosure | If any matters requiring disclosure arise, including the impact on future shipments or the outlook for recovery, the Company will disclose them promptly. The Company will also promptly disclose any event identified as having a material impact on results. |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.To provide notice of the impact on the Tanoura Plant of the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake that occurred on 28 July 2026.