Items stated in the management plan
Partially revisedIn addition to profitability issues arising from surging material prices and other factors, there are challenges involving delays in securing technical personnel and the accumulation, analysis and organization of technical know-how, including the preparation of operating manuals tailored to the materials being processed. Accordingly, rather than seeking an immediate large-scale expansion of equipment installations, the Company will initially undertake demonstration research using experimental equipment at its Gifu Plant.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Plan name | FY2024-FY2026 Medium-Term Management Plan |
| Plan period | FY2024-FY2026 |
| Progress against the plan | Partially revised |
| Cost of capital | Prioritize projects expected to generate returns exceeding the cost of shareholders’ equity |
| Total investment plan | Approximately ¥7 billion in growth investment by 2030 |
| Investment amount by sector | Field Growth Investment / Amount Approximately ¥7 billion / Period By 2030 |
| Non-financial targets | Indicator name Energy-saving effect rate through consolidation / Target value 10~20% / Timing Not disclosed |
| Plan assumptions | With carbon neutrality viewed as a business opportunity, demand for thermal insulation and refrigeration materials is expected from the shift to next-generation fuels such as hydrogen and ammonia, and the introduction of CCS, CCUS, methanation, chemical recycling and other technologies. |
| Key initiatives | Strengthening the management structure, Plant-related businesses, Construction-related businesses, New Businesses, Business foundation: Promoting GX, Business foundation: Human capital management, Business foundation: Promoting DX, Business foundation: Promoting research and development, Growth Investment |
| Reason for revision or withdrawal | In addition to profitability issues arising from surging material prices and other factors, there are challenges involving delays in securing technical personnel and the accumulation, analysis and organization of technical know-how, including the preparation of operating manuals tailored to the materials being processed. Accordingly, rather than seeking an immediate large-scale expansion of equipment installations, the Company will initially undertake demonstration research using experimental equipment at its Gifu Plant. |
| Risks identified | Delays in the schedules of carbon neutrality-related projects, Profitability issues arising from surging material prices and other factors, Delays in securing technical personnel, Challenges in accumulating, analyzing and organizing technical know-how |
| Publication date | 13 May 2026 |
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The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.Due to delays in the schedules of carbon neutrality-related projects, profitability issues arising from surging material prices and other factors, delays in securing technical personnel, and challenges in accumulating, analyzing and organizing technical know-how.