Note: This document has been translated from the Japanese original for reference purposes only. In the event of any discrepancy between this translated document and the Japanese original, the original shall prevail.
Company name: Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd.
Listing: Tokyo Stock Exchange
Securities code: 4471
URL: https://www.sanyo-chemical.co.jp/ Representative: Akinori Higuchi, President & CEO
February 9, 2026
Inquiries: Kenichi Nishimura, Director & Executive Officer, In charge of General Affairs TEL: +81-75-541-4312
Scheduled date to commence dividend payments: -Preparation of supplementary material on financial results: None Holding of financial results presentation meeting: None
(Figures are rounded down to the nearest million yen)
- Consolidated financial results for the first nine months of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026 (from April 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025)
Consolidated operating results (cumulative) (% indicates year-on-year changes)
Net sales
Operating profit
Ordinary profit
Profit attributable to owners of parent
Nine months ended December 31, 2025
Millions of yen
96,600
111,108
%
(13.1)
Millions of yen
7,558
6,872
%
10.0
Millions of yen
9,393
8,588
%
9.4
Millions of yen
12,807
3,640
%
251.8
December 31, 2024
(9.0)
62.9
24.8
22.1
Note: Comprehensive income: Nine months ended December 31, 2025 ¥21,296 million [–%]
Nine months ended December 31, 2024 ¥1,681 million [(56.8)%]
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share
Nine months ended
Yen
Yen
December 31, 2025
578.97
-
December 31, 2024
164.70
-
Consolidated financial position
Total assets
Net assets
Equity ratio
Net assets per share
As of
Millions of yen
193,209
176,366
Millions of yen
155,484
138,302
%
Yen
December 31, 2025
78.9
6,887.33
March 31, 2025
76.8
6,119.90
Reference: Equity: As of December 31, 2025 ¥152,358 million
As of March 31, 2025 ¥135,385 million
- Cash dividends
Cash dividends per share
1Q (as of June 30)
2Q (as of Sept. 30)
3Q (as of Dec. 31)
4Q (as of Mar. 31)
Total
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2025
Fiscal year ending March 31, 2026
Yen
-
-
Yen
85.00
85.00
Yen
-
-
Yen
85.00
Yen
170.00
Fiscal year ending March 31, 2026 (Forecast)
85.00
170.00
Note: Revisions of the latest forecasts for cash dividends announced: None
- Consolidated earnings forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026 (from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026)
(% indicates year-on-year changes)
Net sales | Operating profit | Ordinary profit | Profit attributable to owners of parent | Basic earnings per share | |||||
Fiscal year ending March 31, 2026 | Millions of yen 130,000 | % (8.6) | Millions of yen 10,000 | % 18.5 | Millions of yen 11,000 | % 13.8 | Millions of yen 14,000 | % 237.2 | Yen 632.86 |
Note: Revisions of the latest forecasts for earnings announced: Yes
* For revisions of earnings forecasts, please see the “Notice of Revision of the Consolidated Earnings Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ending March 2026” released today (February 9, 2026).
* NotesSignificant changes in the scope of consolidation during the period: Yes Excluded: 1 company (SDP Global Co., Ltd.)
Note: See page 11, “2. Quarterly consolidated financial statements and significant notes thereto, (4) Notes to quarterly consolidated financial statements, Significant changes in the scope of consolidation during the period” for more information.
Application of special accounting methods for the preparation of quarterly consolidated financial statements: Yes
Note: See page 11, “2. Quarterly consolidated financial statements and significant notes thereto, (4) Notes to quarterly consolidated financial statements, Application of special accounting methods for the preparation of quarterly consolidated financial statements” for more information.
Changes in accounting policies, accounting estimates, and restatements
Changes in accounting policies associated with revised accounting standards, etc. : None
Changes in accounting policies other than a. above : None
Changes in accounting estimates : None
Restatements : None
Number of shares issued (common stock)
Number of shares issued at the end of the period (including treasury shares)
As of December 31, 2025
23,534,752 shares
As of March 31, 2025
23,534,752 shares
Number of treasury shares at the end of the period
As of December 31, 2025
1,413,188 shares
As of March 31, 2025
1,412,596 shares
Average number of shares outstanding during the period (cumulative from the beginning of the fiscal year)
For the nine months ended December 31, 2025 | 22,121,866 shares |
For the nine months ended December 31, 2024 | 22,105,143 shares |
Note: Shares of Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd. (the “Company”) owned by the trust whose beneficiaries are directors, etc. of the Company are included in the treasury shares that are excluded in calculating the number of treasury shares at the end of the period and the average number of shares outstanding during the period.
Review of the Japanese-language originals of the attached quarterly consolidated financial statements by certified public accountants or an audit corporation: None
Appropriate use of earnings forecasts and other special items
The forward-looking statements, including earnings forecasts, contained in these materials are based on information currently available to the Company and on certain assumptions deemed to be reasonable. Consequently, any statements herein do not constitute assurances regarding actual results by the Company. Actual earnings may differ significantly due to various factors. See page 5, “1. Qualitative information regarding financial results for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, (3) Information concerning future forecast such as consolidated earnings forecasts” for more information regarding the circumstances behind the assumptions used in earnings forecasts and matters to be noted when relying on earnings forecasts.
Attached Material Index
- Qualitative information regarding financial results for the nine months ended December 31, 2025 2
Financial position and operating results 2
Cash flows 4
Information concerning future forecast such as consolidated earnings forecasts 5
- Quarterly consolidated financial statements and significant notes thereto 6
Consolidated balance sheets 6
Consolidated statements of income and consolidated statements of comprehensive income 8
Consolidated statements of income (cumulative) 8
Consolidated statements of comprehensive income (cumulative) 9
Consolidated statements of cash flows 10
Notes to quarterly consolidated financial statements 11
Notes to going concern assumptions 11
Significant changes in the scope of consolidation during the period 11
Notes on significant changes in the amount of shareholders’ equity 11
Application of special accounting methods for the preparation of quarterly consolidated financial statements 11
Consolidated statements of income 11
Consolidated statements of cash flows 13
Notes on segment information, etc. 14
- Supplementary information 17
- Qualitative information regarding financial results for the nine months ended December 31, 2025
Financial position and operating results
During the nine months ended December 31, 2025, Japanese economy showed a gradual recovery against a backdrop of an improvement in the employment and income environment. Meanwhile, the situation has been unpredictable, mainly due to the impact of U.S. tariff policies on the business performances of certain manufacturing industries centered on the automobile industry, and an increase in tension between Japan and China. The forex market saw yen appreciation at the start of the fiscal year, mainly driven by uncertainty around the U.S. trade policies; however, the yen subsequently began to depreciate, mainly due to trends in the Japan-U.S. interest rate differential. Furthermore, oil prices remained soft overall, affected by background factors such as production policies by OPEC+ and the demand forecast. In the global economy, the outlook remains uncertain due to factors such as an economic slowdown against the backdrop of U.S. trade policies, stagnation of the Chinese economy, the prolonged situation between Russia and Ukraine, and the geopolitical risks surrounding the Middle East region.
In the chemical industry, the business environment is undergoing irreversible changes, such as the continued influx of Chinese products into the Japanese and Asian markets as a result of sluggish Chinese domestic demand and oversupply, and the progression of large-scale business restructuring and collaborations aimed at strengthening competitiveness in the domestic petrochemicals business, among others. In response to these changes, the Company has been working to enhance profitability for its core businesses through the implementation of our business portfolio reform aimed at shifting to high-value-added businesses set out in the “New Medium-Term Management Plan 2025.” Additionally, it is also focusing on the continuous promotion of “Monozukuri Transformation” aimed at streamlining the entire supply chain and the promotion of “Production Restructuring” which works toward the divestiture, integration, and consolidation of production facilities, among others.
Under these circumstances, net sales for the period under review decreased by 13.1% year on year to
¥96,600 million primarily due to the impact of withdrawal from the superabsorbent polymer business and intensified competition with low-cost products made in China. In terms of profit, operating profit was
¥7,558 million (an increase of 10.0% year on year) and ordinary profit was ¥9,393 million (an increase of 9.4% year on year), mainly due to an improvement in profitability resulting from the abovementioned business withdrawal and streamlining of the entire supply chain, as well as favorable conditions in the advanced semiconductor field. Additionally, profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥12,807 million (an increase of 251.8% year on year) mainly due to a recording of taxes expenses (profit), which includes income taxes and income taxes - deferred, resulting from careful consideration of the recoverability of deferred tax assets for the tax loss carry forwards and deductible temporary differences and the like carried over from the Company’s consolidated subsidiary SDP Global Co., Ltd. in connection with the absorption-type merger of said company.
Business performance
(Millions of yen)
Nine months ended December 31,
2024
Nine months ended December 31,
2025
Change
FY2024
(Amount)
(Change)
(13.1)%
10.0%
9.4%
251.8%
251.5%
0.9 percentage
point
6.6 percentage
point
5.6 percentage
point
Net sales
111,108
96,600
(14,507)
142,258
Operating profit
6,872
7,558
685
8,439
Ordinary profit
8,588
9,393
804
9,670
Profit attributable to owners of parent
3,640
12,807
9,167
4,151
Basic earnings per share
¥164.70
¥578.97
¥414.27
¥187.79
ROA (Return on assets*)
5.9%
6.8%
5.1%
ROE (Return on equity)
3.5%
10.1%
3.0%
ROIC (Return on invested capital)
4.4%
10.0%
4.8%
Currency exchange (US$, CNY)
US$=¥152.64
CNY=¥21.17
US$=¥148.71
CNY=¥20.77
¥(3.93)
¥(0.4)
US$=¥152.62
CNY=¥21.11
Naphtha price in Japan
¥76,400/kl
¥65,100/kl
¥(11,300)/kl
¥75,700/kl
*ROA (Return on assets) is calculated based on ordinary profit.
Note: ROA, ROE and ROIC for the nine months ended December 31, 2024 and 2025 are annualized.
Business performance by segment
(Millions of yen)
Nine months ended December 31, 2024
Nine months ended December 31, 2025
Change
FY2024
Net sales
Operating profit
Net sales
Operating profit
Net sales
Operating profit
Net sales
Operating profit
Toiletries and Health Care
25,940
209
12,976
(142)
(12,963)
(352)
30,680
176
Petroleum and Automotives
37,536
3,092
36,905
4,376
(631)
1,283
49,232
3,979
Plastics and Textiles
20,432
2,256
19,643
1,764
(788)
(491)
26,839
2,867
Information and Electrics/Electronics
15,888
2,086
17,107
2,622
1,219
535
20,911
2,532
Environmental Protection, Construction and Others
11,311
40
9,966
(44)
(1,344)
(85)
14,594
4
In the Toiletries segment and the Health Care segment, sales declined significantly as a result of the withdrawal from the superabsorbent polymer business.
As a result, total net sales in this segment decreased by 50.0% year on year, to ¥12,976 million. Operating loss was ¥142 million (compared to operating profit of ¥209 million during the same period of the previous fiscal year).
In the Petroleum segment, while demand for lubricant additives was strong, due to a temporary increase in demand in the same period of the previous fiscal year, sales remained flat.
In the Automotives segment, sales decreased as the business environment became more challenging due to the inflow of low-cost products from overseas, which adversely affected the market for raw materials for polyurethane foams used in automobile seats and other applications, leading to sluggish sales both in Japan and overseas.
As a result, total net sales in this segment decreased by 1.7% year on year, to ¥36,905 million. Operating profit was ¥4,376 million (an increase of 41.5% year on year).
In the Plastics segment, although sales remained strong due to demand for permanent antistatic agents recovering, sales decreased due to sluggish sales of paint coating agents.
In the Textiles segment, sales decreased because sales of chemicals for carbon fibers used in wind turbines for wind power generation were sluggish, despite demand for urethane resins for synthetic leather and elastomer fiber for automotive interior recovering.
As a result, total net sales in this segment decreased by 3.9% year on year, to ¥19,643 million. Operating profit was ¥1,764 million (a decrease of 21.8% year on year).
In the Information segment, sales of polymerization toner-related materials were weak, mainly due to the withdrawal from production operations in China. However, demand for toner resins showed a recovery trend, resulting in flat overall sales.
In the Electrics/Electronics segment, sales of electrolyte for aluminum electrolytic capacitors had been sluggish for automotive applications due to the slow recovery of the EV market, but performed favorably following an increase in demand for the non-automotive market. In addition, as the advanced semiconductor market remained strong, sales of related materials increased, driving an increase in net sales.
As a result, total net sales in this segment increased by 7.7% year on year, to ¥17,107 million. Operating profit was ¥2,622 million (an increase of 25.7% year on year).
In the Environmental Protection segment, sales remained flat due to low demand for heavy metal immobilizers, despite favorable sales of cationic monomers used in polymer flocculants.
In the Construction segment, sales decreased significantly as the business environment became more challenging due to the inflow of low-cost products from overseas, which adversely affected the market for raw materials for polyurethane foams used in furniture, insulation agents, and other applications.
As a result, total net sales in this segment decreased by 11.9% year on year, to ¥9,966 million. Operating loss was ¥44 million (compared to operating profit of ¥40 million during the same period of the previous fiscal year).
The Group’s financial position at the end of the period under review was as follows:
Total assets increased by ¥16,843 million compared with the end of the previous fiscal year, amounting to
¥193,209 million.
Net assets increased by ¥17,182 million from the end of the previous fiscal year, to ¥155,484 million. Equity ratio rose by 2.1 percentage points from the end of the previous fiscal year, to 78.9%.
Cash flows
Cash and cash equivalents (“cash”) as of the end of the period under review amounted to ¥30,871 million. This marked an increase of ¥6,860 million compared with the end of the previous fiscal year.
The cash flow movements during the period under review and the factors influencing them were as follows:
Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash provided by operating activities amounted to ¥15,059 million (compared to ¥9,441 million in net cash provided during the same period of the previous fiscal year). This result was mainly due to the cash inflow from profit before income taxes of ¥7,952 million and depreciation of ¥6,883 million, which outweighed the cash outflow mainly from income taxes paid of ¥1,559 million and payment for business restructuring of ¥1,173 million.
Cash flows from investing activities
Net cash used in investing activities amounted to ¥4,644 million (compared to ¥8,458 million in net cash used during the same period of the previous fiscal year). This result was mainly due to the cash outlay of
¥4,881 million for purchase of non-current assets.
Cash flows from financing activities
Net cash used in financing activities amounted to ¥4,535 million (compared to ¥11,475 million in net cash used during the same period of the previous fiscal year). This result was mainly due to the cash outflow from dividends paid of ¥3,750 million.
Information concerning future forecast such as consolidated earnings forecasts
Among the full-year consolidated earnings forecasts announced on November 5, 2025, profit attributable to owners of the parent is now expected to be lower than the forecast. The full-year consolidated earnings forecasts have therefore been revised as follows.
Fiscal year ending March 31, 2026
Net sales
Operating profit
Ordinary profit
Profit attributable to owners of parent
Basic earnings per share
Previously announced forecast (November 5) (A)
Revised forecast (B) Amount of change (B–A)
Millions of yen
130,000
130,000
-
Millions of yen
10,000
10,000
-
Millions of yen
11,000
11,000
-
Millions of yen
16,000
14,000
(2,000)
Yen
723.26
632.86
Percentage change (%)
-
-
-
(12.5)
Results for the previous fiscal year (Fiscal year ended March 31, 2025)
142,258
8,439
9,670
4,151
187.79
* These earnings forecasts were based on information available at the time of announcement. Actual earnings may differ due to various factors occurring in the future.
- Quarterly consolidated financial statements and significant notes thereto
Consolidated balance sheets
(Millions of yen)
As of March 31, 2025 As of December 31, 2025
Assets
Current assets
Cash and deposits
24,532
31,019
Notes and accounts receivable - trade
35,059
37,591
Electronically recorded monetary claims - operating
146
133
Merchandise and finished goods
12,965
12,410
Semi-finished goods
5,118
5,425
Work in process
257
52
Raw materials and supplies
4,480
4,701
Other
2,867
3,156
Allowance for doubtful accounts
(485)
(481)
Total current assets
84,942
94,008
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Buildings and structures, net
14,729
14,398
Machinery, equipment and vehicles, net
19,866
19,032
Land
8,850
8,923
Construction in progress
510
556
Other, net
2,185
1,986
Total property, plant and equipment
46,142
44,896
Intangible assets
Software
5,231
4,278
Other
1,055
1,083
Total intangible assets
6,286
5,362
Investments and other assets
Investment securities
30,713
39,532
Long-term loans receivable
2,255
1,899
Deferred tax assets
258
1,453
Retirement benefit asset
4,588
4,653
Other
1,204
1,428
Allowance for doubtful accounts
(25)
(25)
Total investments and other assets
38,994
48,942
Total non-current assets
91,423
99,201
Total assets
176,366
193,209
Liabilities
(Millions of yen) As of March 31, 2025 As of December 31, 2025
Current liabilities
Accounts payable - trade
16,881
19,332
Electronically recorded obligations - operating
2,910
4,928
Short-term borrowings
441
421
Current portion of long-term borrowings
747
929
Accounts payable - other
4,581
3,415
Income taxes payable
669
407
Provision for bonuses
1,829
1,090
Provision for bonuses for directors (and other
officers)
72
48
Electronically recorded obligations - non-operating
567
729
Other
1,629
2,473
Total current liabilities
30,332
33,777
Non-current liabilities
Long-term borrowings
2,230
2,227
Deferred tax liabilities
2,808
0
Provision for share-based payments
366
452
Retirement benefit liability
91
188
Provision for business restructuring
1,664
533
Other
571
544
Total non-current liabilities
7,731
3,947
Total liabilities
38,063
37,724
Net assets
Shareholders’ equity
Share capital
13,051
13,051
Capital surplus
13,289
13,289
Retained earnings
99,868
109,012
Treasury shares
(5,525)
(5,528)
Total shareholders’ equity
120,683
129,824
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Valuation difference on available-for-sale securities
11,412
18,036
Foreign currency translation adjustment
1,488
2,813
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans
1,800
1,682
Total accumulated other comprehensive income
14,702
22,533
Non-controlling interests
2,917
3,126
Total net assets
138,302
155,484
Total liabilities and net assets
176,366
193,209
Consolidated statements of income and consolidated statements of comprehensive income Consolidated statements of income (cumulative)
(Millions of yen)
Nine months ended December 31, 2024
Nine months ended December 31, 2025
Net sales
111,108
96,600
Cost of sales
86,239
71,672
Gross profit
24,869
24,927
Selling, general and administrative expenses
17,996
17,369
Operating profit
6,872
7,558
Non-operating income
Interest income
138
126
Dividend income
1,114
1,242
Foreign exchange gains
76
667
Share of profit of entities accounted for using equity
method
721
-
Other
136
113
Total non-operating income
2,187
2,149
Non-operating expenses
Interest expenses
99
85
Share of loss of entities accounted for using equity
method
-
95
Compensation expenses
-
72
Other
372
61
Total non-operating expenses
471
314
Ordinary profit
8,588
9,393
Extraordinary income
Gain on sale of investment securities
49
-
Insurance claim income
39
29
Total extraordinary income
88
29
Extraordinary losses
Loss on retirement of non-current assets
465
991
Impairment losses
*1
308
-
Loss on valuation of investment securities
8
114
Business restructuring expenses
*2
1,574
*2
363
Other
18
-
Total extraordinary losses
2,374
1,469
Profit before income taxes
6,302
7,952
Income taxes
2,106
(5,477)
Profit
4,196
13,430
Profit attributable to non-controlling interests
555
622
Profit attributable to owners of parent
3,640
12,807
Consolidated statements of comprehensive income (cumulative)
(Millions of yen)
Nine months ended December 31, 2024
Nine months ended December 31, 2025
Profit
4,196
13,430
Other comprehensive income
Valuation difference on available-for-sale securities
1,470
6,623
Foreign currency translation adjustment
(3,909)
1,359
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans, net of tax
(75)
(117)
Total other comprehensive income
(2,514)
7,865
Comprehensive income
1,681
21,296
Comprehensive income attributable to
Comprehensive income attributable to owners of parent
1,081
20,611
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests
600 684
(3) Consolidated statements of cash flows
(Millions of yen)
Nine months ended December 31, 2024
Nine months ended December 31, 2025
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit before income taxes
6,302
7,952
Depreciation
7,381
6,883
Loss on retirement of non-current assets
465
991
Impairment losses
308
-
Increase (decrease) in provision for bonuses
(977)
(741)
Increase (decrease) in retirement benefit asset and (140) (156) liability
Increase (decrease) in provision for bonuses for directors (and other officers)
24 (24)
Increase (decrease) in provision for share-based
payments
79
86
Interest and dividend income (1,253) (1,369)
Interest expenses 99 85
Share of loss (profit) of entities accounted for using equity method | (721) | 95 | |
Loss (gain) on sale of investment securities | (49) | - | |
Loss (gain) on valuation of investment securities | 8 | 114 | |
Decrease (increase) in trade receivables | 2,183 | (2,099) | |
Decrease (increase) in inventories | 2,869 | 478 | |
Increase (decrease) in trade payables | (1,541) | 3,759 | |
Business restructuring expenses | 1,574 | 363 | |
Other, net | (1,638) | (637) | |
Subtotal | 14,974 | 15,782 | |
Interest and dividends received | 1,693 | 2,115 | |
Interest paid | (109) | (105) | |
Income taxes paid | (2,448) | (1,559) | |
Payment for business restructuring | (4,669) | (1,173) | |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 9,441 | 15,059 | |
Cash flows from investing activities | |||
Purchase of non-current assets | (5,342) | (4,881) | |
Proceeds from sale of investment securities | 87 | - | |
Payments for sale of investments in capital of | |||
subsidiaries and associates resulting in change in scope | * | (3,589) | - |
of consolidation | |||
Proceeds from collection of loans receivable | 823 | 598 | |
Loan advances | (86) | (120) | |
Other, net | (351) | (242) | |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (8,458) | (4,644) | |
Cash flows from financing activities | |||
Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings | (7,007) | (68) | |
Repayments of long-term borrowings | (168) | (178) | |
Net decrease (increase) in treasury shares | (3) | (2) | |
Dividends paid | (3,748) | (3,750) | |
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests | (400) | (475) | |
Other, net | (147) | (60) | |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (11,475) | (4,535) | |
Effect of exchange rate change on cash and cash | 141 | 611 | |
equivalents | |||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | (10,351) | 6,491 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 27,188 | 24,010 | |
Increase in cash and cash equivalents resulting from – 369 inclusion of subsidiaries in consolidation | |||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 16,837 30,871
(4) Notes to quarterly consolidated financial statements
Notes to going concern assumptions
None
Significant changes in the scope of consolidation during the period
During the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, SDP Global Co., Ltd., which was a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, was dissolved in an absorption merger with the Company as the surviving company, and it has therefore been excluded from the scope of consolidation in the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.
Notes on significant changes in the amount of shareholders’ equity
None
Application of special accounting methods for the preparation of quarterly consolidated financial statements
(Calculation of income tax expense)
After applying tax effect accounting to profit before income taxes for the fiscal year, which includes the third quarter under review, the Company makes a reasonable estimate of the effective tax rate and multiplies the profit before income taxes by that estimated effective tax rate. However, if the calculation of tax using such estimated effective tax rate would significantly lack rationality, the statutory tax rate is used after adjusting for important items in profit before income taxes among items that are not categorized as temporary differences, etc. Furthermore, income tax adjustments are included in the presentation of income taxes.
Consolidated statements of income
*1 Impairment losses
Nine months ended December 31, 2024 (April 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024) The Group recorded impairment losses on the following asset groups.
Location | Main use | Key breakdown components |
San-Dia Polymers (Nantong) Co., Ltd. Jiangsu Province, China | Facilities related to Toiletries and Health Care | Machinery, equipment and vehicles ¥270 million Others ¥37 million |
In principle, the Group classifies its assets into groups by factory.
As certain facilities are no longer expected to be used, the carrying amount has been reduced to the recoverable amount, and ¥308 million has been recorded as an impairment loss under extraordinary losses. The recoverable amount is measured by net realizable value, which is assessed based on professional appraisals.
Nine months ended December 31, 2025 (April 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025) None
*2 Business restructuring expenses
Nine months ended December 31, 2024 (April 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024)
Business restructuring expenses refer to those associated with the decision, made in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, to withdraw from the superabsorbent polymer business and cease production of surfactants and urethane resin products, etc. in Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China as part of the structural reform under the “New Medium-Term Management Plan 2025.”
The breakdown of business restructuring expenses was mainly ¥2,057 million for impairment losses, ¥(868) million for reversal of provision for business restructuring, and ¥386 million for others.
Details concerning impairment losses are outlined below.
Location | Main use | Key breakdown components |
San-Dia Polymers (Nantong) Co., Ltd. Jiangsu Province, China | Facilities related to Toiletries and Health Care | Buildings and structures ¥664 million Machinery, equipment and vehicles ¥1,046 million Others ¥346 million |
In principle, the Group classifies its assets into groups by factory.
In accordance with the conclusion of an equity interest transfer agreement concerning San-Dia Polymers (Nantong) Co., Ltd. on September 27, 2024, the carrying amount of the above facilities has been reduced to the recoverable amount, and the decrement has been recorded in business restructuring expenses as an impairment loss under extraordinary losses. The recoverable amount is measured by net realizable value, which is assessed based on the equity interest transfer agreement.
Nine months ended December 31, 2025 (April 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025)
Business restructuring expenses refer to those associated with the decision, made in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, to withdraw from the superabsorbent polymer business and cease production of surfactants and urethane resin products, etc. in Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China as part of the structural reform under the “New Medium-Term Management Plan 2025.”
The breakdown of business restructuring expenses was mainly ¥230 million for impairment losses, and ¥132 million for others.
Details concerning impairment losses are outlined below.
Location | Main use | Key breakdown components |
Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd. (the Company) Nagoya Factory Tokai, Aichi | Facilities related to Toiletries and Health Care | Buildings and structures ¥83 million Machinery, equipment and vehicles ¥144 million Others ¥2 million |
In principle, the Group classifies its assets into groups by factory.
Due to progress made in the withdrawal from the superabsorbent polymer business and making the decision to remove the above facilities during the period under review, the carrying amount of the above facilities has been reduced to the recoverable amount, and the decrement has been recorded in business restructuring expenses as an impairment loss under extraordinary losses. The recoverable amount is measured by net realizable value, which is assessed as zero due to the difficulty of sale.
Consolidated statements of cash flows
* Breakdown of the key components of assets and liabilities for company that ceased to be a consolidated subsidiary as a result of the transfer of equity interest
Nine months ended December 31, 2024 (April 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024)
Following San-Dia Polymers (Nantong) Co., Ltd. ceasing to be a consolidated subsidiary due to a transfer of equity interest, a breakdown of the key components of assets and liabilities at the time of transfer, transfer price, and net disbursement for transfer are as follows.
(Millions of yen)
Current assets | 11,393 |
Non-current assets | 1,331 |
Current liabilities | (2,764) |
Non-current liabilities | (69) |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | (4,157) |
Gain on transfer of investments in capital of subsidiaries and associates | 85 |
Transfer price of investments in capital | 5,818 |
Cash and cash equivalents (Note) | (3,589) |
Portion of transfer price uncollected | (5,818) |
Balance: disbursement for transfer | (3,589) |
Note: This was the balance for San-Dia Polymers (Nantong) Co., Ltd. as of September 30, and has decreased as a result of it being excluded from the scope of consolidation.
Nine months ended December 31, 2025 (April 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025) None
Notes on segment information, etc.
[Segment information]
Nine months ended December 31, 2024 (April 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024)
Information regarding net sales and profit or loss by reportable segment
(Millions of yen)
Reportable Segment
Adjustment
Total
Toiletries and Health Care
Petroleum and Automotives
Plastics and Textiles
Information and Electrics/ Electronics
Environmental Protection, Construction and Others
Subtotal
Net sales
Sales to external customers
25,940
37,536
20,432
15,888
11,311
111,108
-
111,108
Intersegment sales/transfers
-
-
-
-
94
94
(94)
-
Total
25,940
37,536
20,432
15,888
11,405
111,202
(94)
111,108
Segment profit (loss)
209
3,092
2,256
2,086
40
7,685
(813)
6,872
Notes: 1. Company-wide expenses of ¥813 million not allocated to reportable segments are included in the adjustment to segment profit (loss). Company-wide expenses are research and development expenses for new businesses, etc. not belonging to reportable segments.
Total amount of segment profit (loss) has been adjusted with operating profit in the quarterly consolidated statements of income.
Information regarding impairment losses of non-current assets or goodwill, etc. by reportable segment
(Millions of yen)
Toiletries and Health Care
Petroleum and Automotives
Plastics and Textiles
Information and Electrics/ Electronics
Environmental Protection, Construction and Others
Total
Impairment losses
308
-
-
-
-
308
Business restructuring expenses
2,057
-
-
-
-
2,057
Total
2,365
-
-
-
-
2,365
Note: Of the impairment losses, ¥2,057 million is included in “Business restructuring expenses” in the quarterly consolidated statements of income.
Nine months ended December 31, 2025 (April 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025)
Information regarding net sales and profit or loss by reportable segment
(Millions of yen)
Reportable Segment
Adjustment
Total
Toiletries and Health Care
Petroleum and Automotives
Plastics and Textiles
Information and Electrics/ Electronics
Environmental Protection, Construction and Others
Subtotal
Net sales
Sales to external customers
12,976
36,905
19,643
17,107
9,966
96,600
-
96,600
Intersegment sales/transfers
-
-
-
1
147
148
(148)
-
Total
12,976
36,905
19,643
17,109
10,114
96,749
(148)
96,600
Segment profit (loss)
(142)
4,376
1,764
2,622
(44)
8,575
(1,017)
7,558
Notes: 1. Company-wide expenses of ¥1,017 million not allocated to reportable segments are included in the adjustment to segment profit (loss). Company-wide expenses are research and development expenses for new businesses, etc. not belonging to reportable segments.
Total amount of segment profit (loss) has been adjusted with operating profit in the quarterly consolidated statements of income.
Information regarding impairment losses of non-current assets or goodwill, etc. by reportable segment
(Millions of yen)
Toiletries and Health Care | Petroleum and Automotives | Plastics and Textiles | Information and Electrics/ Electronics | Environmental Protection, Construction and Others | Total | |
Business restructuring expenses | 230 | - | - | - | - | 230 |
Total | 230 | - | - | - | - | 230 |
Note: Of the impairment losses, ¥230 million is included in “Business restructuring expenses” in the quarterly consolidated statements of income.
[Information by geographic segment]
Nine months ended December 31, 2024 (April 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024)
(Millions of yen)
Japan | USA | China | Other | Total | Elimination or common assets | Consolidated total | |
Net sales
| 83,781 | 7,716 | 14,260 | 5,349 | 111,108 | - | 111,108 |
11,437 | 29 | 311 | 979 | 12,757 | (12,757) | - | |
Total | 95,219 | 7,745 | 14,571 | 6,329 | 123,866 | (12,757) | 111,108 |
Operating profit (loss) | 5,920 | 306 | 89 | 570 | 6,886 | (13) | 6,872 |
Nine months ended December 31, 2025 (April 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025)
(Millions of yen)
Japan | USA | China | Other | Total | Elimination or common assets | Consolidated total | |
Net sales
| 77,614 | 8,713 | 3,764 | 6,508 | 96,600 | - | 96,600 |
11,837 | 15 | 249 | 1,699 | 13,801 | (13,801) | - | |
Total | 89,451 | 8,728 | 4,014 | 8,207 | 110,402 | (13,801) | 96,600 |
Operating profit (loss) | 5,717 | 1,026 | 162 | 643 | 7,549 | 8 | 7,558 |
[Overseas net sales]
Nine months ended December 31, 2024 (April 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024)
(Millions of yen)
Asia | [Of which, China] | Americas | Other | Total | |
I. Overseas net sales | 34,904 | [20,250] | 8,608 | 3,500 | 47,013 |
II. Consolidated net sales | - | [–] | - | - | 111,108 |
III. Percentage of overseas net sales to consolidated net sales (%) | 31.4 | [18.2] | 7.7 | 3.2 | 42.3 |
Nine months ended December 31, 2025 (April 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025)
(Millions of yen)
Asia | [Of which, China] | Americas | Other | Total | |
I. Overseas net sales | 24,266 | [11,221] | 8,637 | 2,867 | 35,770 |
II. Consolidated net sales | - | [–] | - | - | 96,600 |
III. Percentage of overseas net sales to consolidated net sales (%) | 25.1 | [11.6] | 8.9 | 3.0 | 37.0 |
Notes: 1. The term “overseas net sales” refers to net sales of the Company (non-consolidated) and its consolidated subsidiaries registered in countries and regions outside Japan.
Areas included in each country or region are determined based on their degree of proximity.
Main countries or regions included in each geographic segment outside Japan
Asia: South Korea, China, Indonesia, India, Thailand, etc.
Americas: USA, Mexico, Brazil, etc.
Other: Australia, Europe, the Middle East, etc.
- Supplementary information
Trend of quarterly consolidated earnings
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 (Millions of yen)
1Q April 2024 to June 2024 | 2Q July 2024 to September 2024 | 3Q October 2024 to December 2024 | 4Q January 2025 to March 2025 | Total April 2024 to March 2025 | |
Net sales | 39,654 | 37,375 | 34,078 | 31,150 | 142,258 |
Operating profit | 2,183 | 2,270 | 2,418 | 1,566 | 8,439 |
Ordinary profit | 3,571 | 1,419 | 3,597 | 1,081 | 9,670 |
Profit (loss) attributable to owners of parent | 2,402 | (1,462) | 2,700 | 511 | 4,151 |
Comprehensive income | 4,278 | (4,823) | 2,227 | (953) | 728 |
Fiscal year ending March 31, 2026 (Millions of yen)
1Q April 2025 to June 2025 | 2Q July 2025 to September 2025 | 3Q October 2025 to December 2025 | Change (%) | ||
The same period of the previous fiscal year October 2024 to December 2024 | The previous period July 2025 to September 2025 | ||||
Net sales | 31,987 | 31,791 | 32,821 | (3.7) | 3.2 |
Operating profit | 1,858 | 2,431 | 3,267 | 35.1 | 34.4 |
Ordinary profit | 2,285 | 2,744 | 4,362 | 21.3 | 58.9 |
Profit (loss) attributable to owners of parent | 8,992 | 1,424 | 2,390 | (11.5) | 67.8 |
Comprehensive income | 10,537 | 4,352 | 6,406 | 187.7 | 47.2 |
