Impact of the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake
TOKAI CARBON CO.,LTD.
Tanoura Plant (Ashikita Town, Ashikita District, Kumamoto Prefecture), isotropic graphite materials
2026 Kumamoto Earthquake
Company response
Some production facilities at Tanoura Plant. Certain facilities for which safety checks had been completed resumed operations on 30 July 2026.
30 July 2026 (certain facilities have already resumed operations)
The Company will disclose promptly if an event with a material impact on its financial results is identified.
Recovery work will continue with safety as the top priority, while the impact on customers will be minimized by securing alternative routes.
The Company will disclose promptly if an event with a material impact on its financial results is identified.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event name | Impact of the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake |
| Date of occurrence | 28 July 2026 |
| Subject Entity | TOKAI CARBON CO.,LTD. |
| Target Locations / Products | Tanoura Plant (Ashikita Town, Ashikita District, Kumamoto Prefecture), isotropic graphite materials |
| Cause | 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake |
| Impact on Earnings Forecast | The Company will disclose promptly if an event with a material impact on its financial results is identified. |
| Suspended operations | Some production facilities at Tanoura Plant. Certain facilities for which safety checks had been completed resumed operations on 30 July 2026. |
| Scheduled resumption date | 30 July 2026 (certain facilities have already resumed operations) |
| Outlook | Recovery work will continue with safety as the top priority, while the impact on customers will be minimized by securing alternative routes. |
| Planned follow-up disclosure | The Company will disclose promptly if an event with a material impact on its financial results is identified. |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake occurred on 28 July 2026. The Company is monitoring for aftershocks and secondary disasters and conducting safety checks, and states that the earthquake has affected some logistics routes.