Items stated in the management plan
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Although the company focused on achieving higher profit for 3 consecutive periods and improving capital efficiency, the target was not achieved due in part to the postponement of demand in priority areas such as semiconductors and BEVs. The company stated that it is essential to pursue growth and efficiency improvements simultaneously.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Plan name | Long-Term Vision “2035 Vision” and Medium-Term Management Plan “26 Mid-Term Plan” |
| Plan period | 2035 Vision 2035 / 26 Medium-Term Management Plan FY2026-FY2028 |
| Progress against the plan | Formulated |
| ROIC target | 5.9% (FY25 actual) → At least 8% (26 Mid-Term Plan) |
| Payout ratio / DOE policy | Total payout ratio of approximately 40% during the 26 Mid-Term Plan period, including share buybacks. This is an increase from the total payout ratio of at least 30% under the 23 Mid-Term Plan. |
| Treasury share acquisition policy | The company plans to conduct share buybacks within the total payout ratio of approximately 40%. The specific buyback amount, timing and terms have not been disclosed. |
| Total investment plan | Amount 1,100 Hundreds of millions of yen / Period Covered Fiscal years 2026-2028 |
| Investment amount by sector | Field Research and Development / Amount 200 Hundreds of millions of yen, Field Capital investment, growth and new products / Amount 250 Hundreds of millions of yen, Field Capital investment, labor saving and safety / Amount 450 Hundreds of millions of yen, Field Capital investment, maintenance and renewal / Amount 300 Hundreds of millions of yen, Field DX and AI-enabled operational transformation support within capital investment / Amount 20 Hundreds of millions of yen, Field Co-creation investments, M&A and other initiatives / Amount 100 Hundreds of millions of yen |
| Non-financial targets | Indicator name GHG Emissions / Target value 30% reduction by FY30 (vs. FY13) / Timing F30, Indicator name GHG Emissions / Target value Net zero by FY50 / Timing F50 |
| Key initiatives | Creating new value, Process transformation, Promoting closed-loop recycling, Developing upgrade-recycling technologies, Building global recycling flows, Selling circular-economy products, Accelerating product and business portfolio changes, Synergies among business groups (cross-functional reorganization), Resource allocation by business group (people, equipment and capital), Rebuilding the overseas strategy, M&A planning and support, Implementing workforce reduction through greater automation (deploying personnel in operations, technology and systems), Supporting transformation of manufacturing processes, Business transformation (deploying personnel in operations and systems), Building a data-driven organization, Communication through messages from the management team (Future Meetings, Compass Meetings and other initiatives), Continuing organizational culture reform |
| Results under the previous plan | More than 30 billion (ordinary profit target under the 23 Mid-Term Plan) → ¥23.6 billion (FY25 actual) |
| Reason for revision or withdrawal | Although the company focused on achieving higher profit for 3 consecutive periods and improving capital efficiency, the target was not achieved due in part to the postponement of demand in priority areas such as semiconductors and BEVs. The company stated that it is essential to pursue growth and efficiency improvements simultaneously. |
| Risks identified | Volatility in aluminum ingot, fuel and raw material prices, International instability and geopolitical risks, Changes in economic conditions, Social trends, Changes in relative competitiveness due to trends in demand for products and services, Slower growth in BEV demand, Delayed recovery in semiconductor demand |
| Publication date | 15 May 2026 |
Items this document does not state (11)
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The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The plan was formulated using a backcasting approach to realize the company’s vision of what value it will provide in 2035 and how it will contribute to society. The company stated that the plan addresses challenges including changes in the mobility, semiconductor and carbon-neutrality markets, a shortage of new products and businesses, aging facilities, and increasing difficulty in securing employees due to Japan’s declining population.