Inabata (8098) Investor presentation summary

Business performance and strengths

• Achieved record-high operating profit for six consecutive years, with FY03/26 net sales at ¥832.7 billion and operating profit at ¥26.1 billion.

• Built a client base of about 10,000 companies over 130+ years, specializing in chemicals with nearly 70 overseas bases in 19 countries.

• Solid business foundation in Asia, with 60 bases in 12 countries and 60% of consolidated personnel located there.

Medium-term management plan and financial targets

• NC2026 targets for FY03/27: net sales ¥950 billion, operating profit ¥27 billion, ROE 10%+, and net debt/equity ratio ≤0.5.

• Profits in FY03/26 exceeded projections, with ordinary profit and profit attributable to owners surpassing final-year targets.

• Segment performance: Chemicals and Plastics met targets; Life Industry improved; Information & Electronics faced a challenging environment.

Capital allocation and investments

• Allocated ¥46.2 billion to growth investments and shareholder returns through the second year of NC2026.

• Major investments included M&A (Novacel, Daigo Tsusho, Satoen), biomass power, automotive materials, and food-related businesses.

• M&A projects are contributing steadily to earnings, with anticipated synergies in plastics and food businesses.