Nichirin (5184) Corporate presentation summary

Review of previous mid-term management plan (2021–2025)

• Achieved steady recovery from COVID-19, building a foundation for sustainable growth despite global uncertainties.

• Expanded sales domestically and internationally, focusing on North America and Asia, and strengthened supply capabilities.

• Enhanced sustainability, security measures, and group standardization, improving organizational responsiveness.

• Most 2025 targets for sales and operating profit were not met due to external factors, but net profit target was achieved.

Strategic achievements and organizational initiatives

• Improved global competitiveness through product development and automation, and enhanced cost planning and procurement.

• Strengthened global HR systems, increased foreign hires, and implemented leadership development programs.

• Advanced corporate governance, risk management, and sustainability initiatives, including information security and SDGs.

Revised management philosophy and vision

• Updated mission to focus on creating, shaping, and delivering value through flow engineering for societal benefit.

• Defined core technology as controlling physical flows (e.g., brake fluid, refrigerants) for safety and efficiency.

• Emphasized organizational flow engineering, optimizing people, materials, information, and value across global operations.