Announcement of Medium-Term Management Plan ‘Next Innovation 2030’

Overview of the Medium-Term Management Plan 'Next Innovation 2030'

Nippon Sanso Holdings has established a four-year medium-term management plan, 'Next Innovation 2030,' ending in fiscal 2030. The slogan is 'Evolving for the Future,' focusing on strengthening profitability in the industrial gases business, expanding the electronics business, and creating future growth drivers. A group-wide Center of Excellence system will be introduced to promote operational excellence and the expansion of resilient businesses. In the electronics sector, the company plans to accelerate global expansion, invest in advanced materials, and enter new regions.

Numerical Targets and Capital Allocation

The forecasted net sales for fiscal 2026 are 1.33 trillion yen, with core operating income at 196 billion yen. The final year targets for fiscal 2030 are net sales of 1.5 trillion to 1.575 trillion yen, core operating income of 250 billion to 275 billion yen, and EBITDA of 400 billion to 440 billion yen. EBITDA margin is targeted at 26.5% or higher, and ROCE at 8.0% or higher. Regarding capital allocation, approximately 1.17 trillion yen in cumulative operating cash flow over four years will be used for dividends, debt reduction, capital expenditures, and investments (about 780 billion yen), with around 20% of growth investments allocated to electronics and innovation-related areas.