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Sumitomo Chemical Company Status Update summary

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Status Update summary25 Sep, 2025

Strategic Business Focus and Growth Initiatives

  • Emphasis on strengthening core businesses rooted in organic synthesis technology, particularly in agro and life solutions, ICT/mobility solutions, and advanced medical solutions, with a focus on technological advantages for growth and resilience.

  • Crop protection products Indiflin, Rapidacil, and Pavechto are positioned as future blockbuster chemicals, with significant R&D achievements, global market expansion plans, and sales growth expected by 2030.

  • Expansion in semiconductor materials, high-purity chemicals, and OLED display materials, leveraging proprietary technology, global manufacturing sites, and targeting a 20% share in cutting-edge resists with doubled sales by 2030.

  • Regenerative medicine and cell therapy identified as new growth drivers, focusing on iPS cell-based therapies, CDMO business, and blockbuster status for Parkinson’s disease therapy, with NDA filed in Japan and US trials underway.

  • Structural reforms include divestment from commodity resin businesses, integration of Prime Polymer, financial improvement plans for Petro Rabigh, and a shift to high value-added, eco-friendly products.

Financial and Capital Efficiency Improvements

  • Medium-term targets set for core operating income of ¥200 billion, ROE of 8%, ROIC of 6%, and D/E ratio of 0.8x, with a focus on ROIC-oriented management and enterprise value enhancement.

  • Strengthening investment management through data-driven, objective, and agile processes to enhance capital efficiency and reduce impairment risk.

  • Shareholder returns targeted at a payout ratio over 30% and annual dividend of ¥24 per share or more, contingent on achieving financial goals.

Market and Competitive Landscape

  • AGL (agro and life solutions) business faces cyclical challenges in key markets like Brazil, North America, and India, with strategies to manage inventory and tariffs.

  • Chinese competitors are recognized as both a threat and potential partners, especially in advanced technology sectors; innovation and differentiation are prioritized.

  • Biorational and biostimulant segments are targeted for expansion, particularly in Europe and South America, possibly through acquisitions and aiming to double business scale by 2030.

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Sumitomo Chemical Company Limited is a Japanese chemical company that manufactures a wide range of products for industrial and consumer use. Its business segments include petrochemicals, energy and functional materials, IT-related chemicals, health and crop sciences, and pharmaceuticals. The company provides materials used in various industries, such as plastics, electronics, agriculture, and healthcare. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE).

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