Record High Core Operating Income
Core operating income for the first 6 months reached JPY 79.1 billion, marking a 62.6% increase compared to the previous year and setting a record high.
Increased Revenue and Profit
Consolidated revenue for the 6 months increased by 7.9% to JPY 1,294.1 billion, and profit increased by 92.3% to JPY 55.5 billion compared to the same period last year.
Strong Performance in Performance Chemicals
Revenue in the Performance Chemicals segment increased by 10.3% to JPY 477.5 billion, with core operating income surging by 134.2% to JPY 34 billion.
Carbon Fiber Composite Materials Growth
The Carbon Fiber Composite Materials segment saw an 8.3% rise in revenue to JPY 152.8 billion, with core operating income increasing by 54.4% to JPY 11.7 billion.
Strategic Pricing Initiatives
Strategic pricing initiatives are expected to improve core operating income by more than JPY 10 billion, with effects already being seen ahead of schedule.