Earnings digests and industry comparisons for Japan's biggest listed companies.
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NOF confirmed the completion of its share buyback program on September 10, utilizing almost the entire 5 billion yen limit. The company acquired approximately 0.89% of outstanding shares through this execution.
Sekisui Chemical announced it will acquire a 51% stake in Australian homebuilder Ausbuild for approximately AUD 335 million. The move aims to expand modular construction capabilities ahead of the Brisbane Olympics.
Fujifilm is accelerating its graphic communication business restructuring by transferring overseas manufacturing and sales functions to accelerate the early cleanup of unprofitable divisions. Fujifilm HD aims to improve profitability through this portfolio rationalization under its VISION2030 plan.
Taiyo Holdings will record a 2,052 million yen special profit by fully divesting its Shikoku Kasei holdings to compress assets and improve cash flow. The settlement on September 16, 2026, significantly strengthens next fiscal year’s financial position.
Taiyo Holdings (4626) said on Sept. 1 it will sell all of its 1.49 million common shares in Shikoku Kasei Holdings (4099). The disposal of all policy-held shares will result in a special gain booked in the second quarter of fiscal 2027, with the sale price set between Sept. 9 and 14.
Nitto completed its ¥50 billion share buyback on Aug. 24, acquiring 15,502,800 shares for ¥49,999,993,250, which was 99.99% of the authorized amount and about 2.30% of shares outstanding excluding treasury stock.
Mitsui Chemicals said on Aug. 14 that Ultradent Products has become a specified subsidiary after an in-kind contribution of business assets raised its investment to $96 million, over 10% of capital. Ultradent's 2025 revenue was $372.1 million, up 5.8%.
Mitsui Chemicals said it completed its acquisition of U.S.-based Ultradent Products, Inc. on Aug. 14 local time, about a month ahead of its original September target. The earlier close followed faster-than-expected approvals and notifications under competition and investment regulations, and the company will relocate the global headquarters of its oral care business to the United States.
NOF said on the 5th it will cancel 10 million treasury shares (4.23% of outstanding) and set a buyback of up to 2 million shares for ¥50 billion. The moves aim to achieve a total return ratio of 70% or more under its NOF VISION 2030 Stage III plan, enhancing capital efficiency.
