Medium-Term Management Plan 2030 (FY2026–FY2030)

Overall Strategy

The Medium-Term Management Plan 2030 positions the superabsorbent polymer business and the functional materials business as growth drivers and presents a roadmap to improve company-wide productivity and capital efficiency. Targets for FY2030 are set at 200.0 hundred million yen in net sales, 17.5 hundred million yen in operating income, and 12.4 hundred million yen in net income attributable to owners of parent. While taking into account external factors such as foreign exchange and raw material/fuel prices, the company will pursue global expansion, new product launches, and the spread of recycling technologies.

Key Initiatives, Investment and Financial Policy

Among the five priority issues, optimizing the business portfolio and improving capital efficiency are central. The plan aims to sustain growth through DX/AI utilization, strengthening human resource strategies, and rigorous quality and compliance. It plans a next expansion of superabsorbent polymer capacity of 70 KT/year, commercialization and expansion of high-margin functional materials, and accelerated R&D investment and new product development, targeting a total production capacity of 590 KT by FY2030. The company also sets a stable dividend policy with DOE of 4.5% or higher and targets a shareholders' equity ratio range of 50–60%.