DKS Co (4461) Corporate presentation summary

Review of previous medium-term management plan

• Economic stagnation, raw material cost surges, and global events like COVID-19 and the Ukraine conflict impacted profitability despite record-high sales.

• Business portfolio was reviewed, focusing on selection and concentration, leading to improved profits and a recovery trajectory from FY2023.

• Priority projects included withdrawing from noncontributing products, maximizing resource use, and integrating sales, research, and production.

• Initiatives for digital marketing, work-style reform, and human resource management were implemented to enhance efficiency and engagement.

Vision and strategic direction for 2030

• Aims to become a smart chemical partner solving societal issues through unique technologies and sustainable growth.

• Focus on three pillars: Uni-Top (uniqueness and top quality), Sustainability (ESG, carbon neutrality, human rights), and Challenge (innovation, flexibility, and collaboration).

• Emphasizes responsible consumption, environmental protection, and mutual growth among stakeholders.

Growth strategy and business segmentation

• Targets net sales of ¥100 billion and operating income of ¥10 billion by FY2029/2030, with a phased approach: revival, creation, survival, and growth.

• Business segments reorganized into Electronics & IT, Environment & Energy, Life & Wellness, and Core Materials, focusing on high-growth and sustainable fields.

• Plans to maximize existing assets, accelerate new product development, and commercialize innovations in semiconductors, batteries, and life sciences.