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The postponement is due to the need to respond to fluctuations in crude oil prices and supply conditions caused by escalating tensions in the Middle East.","jir_summary":"### Overview of the Postponement of the Next Medium-Term Management Plan Announcement\nIdemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. had planned to announce the next medium-term management plan for fiscal years starting 2026 following the completion of the current medium-term management plan covering fiscal years 2023 to 2025, originally scheduled for March 17, 2026. However, considering the recent intensification of Middle East tensions causing volatility in crude oil prices and tightening supply conditions for petroleum products, the company has decided to postpone the announcement in order to focus on its social responsibility of ensuring stable supply of energy and materials.\n\n### Future Schedule and Impact on Investors\nThe rescheduled announcement date for the next medium-term management plan is set for Tuesday, May 12, 2026, on which the full-year financial results for fiscal 2025 are also expected to be disclosed. For investors, this postponement implies anticipation of a cautiously formulated plan reflecting the current uncertain international environment, but detailed earnings guidance and strategic information will need to await the postponed announcement.","jir_financial_highlights":"Announcement Date of Next Medium-Term Management Plan: May 12, 2026 (Postponed from originally scheduled March 17, 2026)\nReason for Postponement: Deterioration of crude oil price trends and petroleum product supply environment due to escalating tensions in the Middle East (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#IdemitsuKosan, #BusinessStrategy, #MediumTermManagementPlan, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Scheduled Announcement Date for Next Medium-Term Management Plan: May 12, 2026 (previously March 17, 2026)\nPeriod Covered by Current Medium-Term Management Plan: Fiscal Years 2023 to 2025\nReason for Postponement: Volatility in crude oil prices and tightening supply conditions due to escalating tensions in the Middle East","jir_meta_title":"Idemitsu Kosan Postpones Announcement of Next Medium-Term Management Plan to May 12, 2026 Due to Middle East Tensions","jir_meta_description":"Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. has postponed the announcement of its next medium-term management plan from March 17 to May 12, 2026. 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