Corporate Events

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company, Limited., Board Meeting, Sep 28, 2026. Agenda: To consider Cancellation of Treasury Shares.

From July 1, 2026 to September 18, 2026, the company has repurchased 469,000 shares, representing 0.73% for ¥652.66 million. With this, the company has completed the repurchase of 739,800 shares, representing 1.15% for ¥999.88 million under the buyback announced on May 12, 2026.

The company closed its plan on September 18, 2026.

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company, Limited. provided earnings targets for the financial year 2030. For the year, the company expects net sales to be JPY 200.0 billion. Operating profit to be JPY 17.5 billion. Profit attributable to owners of the parent to be JPY 12.4 billion.

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company, Limited. announced that it has resolved at the Board of Directors meeting held on August 6, 2026 to change its dividend policy. Reason for the Change: As announced in the "Outline of its New Medium-Term Business Plan for FY2026 to FY2030" on August 6, 2026, the Company has determined its initiatives to improve capital efficiency. Specifically, the Company has set a medium- term target range of 50% to 60% for the equity ratio and will advance disciplined growth investments and further enhance shareholder returns through more efficient use of cash and deposits and through agile financing. Accordingly, the Company has decided to introduce a dividend on equity (DOE) ratio as a new indicator in its dividend policy. Additionally, regarding the purpose of utilizing internal reserves, the Company will specify the items for which focused resource allocation will be made in the new Medium-Term Business Plan. Details of the Change: (Before the Change): With respect to dividends from retained earnings, the Company considers "returning profits to shareholders" as one of its priority management issues and makes it a basic policy to determine dividends, after giving due consideration to stable dividend payment and securing of internal reserves to prepare for future business development, based on the dividend payout ratio of 30% or more. The Company will appropriate internal reserves for investment in enhancing production capability that will lead to the Company's improved financial performance and reinforced business foundation, strengthening cost competitiveness, and advancing research and development for products that meet market needs. (After the Change): With respect to dividends from retained earnings, the Company considers "returning profits to shareholders" as one of its priority management issues and makes it a basic policy to determine dividends, after giving due consideration to stable dividend payment and securing of internal reserves to prepare for future business development, based in principle on the dividend payout ratio of 30% or more and the dividend on equity (DOE) ratio of 4.5% or more. The Company will allocate internal reserves to growth investments and strengthening its business foundation.

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company, Limited revised consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027. For the year, the company expects net sales to be JPY 165,000 million. Operating profit to be JPY 11,000 million. Profit attributable to owners of the parent to be JPY 8,000 million. Basic earnings per share to be JPY 124.46.

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company, Limited revised second quarter-end and year-end dividend guidance of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027. For the second quarter-end, the company expects to pay dividend of JPY 35.00 per share against previous guidance of JPY 24.00 per share, based on the revised dividend policy. For the year-end, the company expects to pay dividend of JPY 35.00 per share against previous guidance of JPY 24.00 per share, based on the revised dividend policy.

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company, Limited., Board Meeting, Aug 06, 2026. Agenda: To consider Notice Regarding Change in Dividend Policy (Introduction of DOE) and Revision to Dividend Forecasts for FY2026.

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company, Limited., ¥ 35.0, Cash Dividend, Sep-29-2026

From May 12, 2026 to June 30, 2026, the company has repurchased 270,800 shares, representing 0.42% for ¥347.22 million. With this, the company has completed the repurchase of 270,800 shares, representing 0.42% for ¥347.22 million under the buyback announced on May 12, 2026.

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company, Limited., Board Meeting, Jun 29, 2026. Agenda: To consider the Notice Regarding Issuance of New Shares as Restricted Stock Compensation.

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company, Limited. announced that they will report Q1, 2027 results on Aug 06, 2026

The Board of Directors of Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company, Limited has authorized a buyback plan on May 12, 2026.

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company, Limited., Annual General Meeting, Jun 29, 2026.

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company, Limited., Board Meeting, May 12, 2026. Agenda: To consider the Changes in Board of Directors; to Notice Concerning Determination of Matters Related to Acquisition of Treasury Shares and Cancellation of Treasury Shares; and to discuss Notice Regarding Cancellation of Treasury Shares.

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company, Limited. announced that they will report fiscal year 2026 results on May 12, 2026

From January 1, 2026 to March 24, 2026, the company has repurchased 109,100 shares, representing 0.84% for ¥658.41 million. With this, the company has completed the repurchase of 173,500 shares, representing 1.33% for ¥999.4 million under the buyback announced on November 12, 2025.

The company closed its plan on March 24, 2026.

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co. Ltd. has announced a partial amendment to its Articles of Incorporation. This amendment is a result of a share split and will be effective from April 1, 2026. The amendment involves changing Article 6 of the Articles of Incorporation to increase the total number of authorized shares from 40,000,000 to 200,000,000. This change is in accordance with Article 184, Paragraph 2 of the Companies Act.

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company, Limited revised Consolidated earnings guidance for fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. For the period, the company expects net sales of JPY 148,000 million, operating profit of JPY 15,000 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 15,000 million and basic earnings per share of JPY 535.73 as compared to previously announced expects net sales of JPY 145,000 million, operating profit of JPY 11,300 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 4,400 million and basic earnings per share of JPY 336.90. The above revised forecast is based on the following assumptions: The average exchange rate for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year will be 156.50 JPY/USD and 22.30 JPY/CNY and naphtha price will be 64,400 JPY/KL. The average for the full year will be 150.50 JPY/USD and 21.20 JPY/CNY and naphtha price will be 64,900 JPY/KL. The average exchange rate for February and March of this year will be 155.00 JPY/USD and 22.30 JPY/CNY. Net sales are expected to increase due mainly to the positive impacts of the yen weakening compared to the assumption made in the previous financial announcement. Operating profit, ordinary profit and profit attributable to owners of the parent are all expected to increase owing primarily to the weaker yen, lower prices of raw materials and fuels used, mainly those at the Company's manufacturing sites outside Japan, and a rise in sales volume of Water-Soluble Polymers.

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company, Limited revised dividend guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. For the year, the company expects dividend of JPY 120.00 per share as previously announced to JPY 100.00 per share a year ago. Reasons for the revision: In due consideration of its Financial Forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026 and based on its dividend policy, the Company plans to increase the year-end dividend per share by 20 yen from the previously projected 100 yen to 120 yen. Accordingly, the Company has revised the forecast of the annual dividend for the fiscal 2025, including the interim dividend, to 220 yen per share.

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company, Limited. reported earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2025. For the nine months, the company reported sales was JPY 111,667 million compared to JPY 112,662 million a year ago. Net income was JPY 4,984 million compared to JPY 6,903 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was JPY 380.51 compared to JPY 520.38 a year ago.

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company, Limited., 5 : 1, Stock Split or Significant Stock Dividend, Mar-30-2026

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company, Limited., Board Meeting, Feb 09, 2026. Agenda: To consider the Announcement of Revision to Full-Year Consolidated Financial Forecasts and Year-End Dividend Forecasts for FY2025.

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co. Ltd. announced the resignation of YOSHIIKE Fujio, the Independent and External Director serving as Audit and Supervisory Committee Member, effective January 30, 2026, due to health reasons. The number of Directors who are Audit and Supervisory Committee Members, as prescribed by law and the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, remains fulfilled even after the resignation of the Director. After the resignation, the ratio of Independent Directors on the Board of Directors is one third.

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company, Limited. expected to report Fiscal Year 2026 results on May 12, 2026. This event was calculated by S&P Global (Created on January 9, 2026).

From November 12, 2025 to December 31, 2025, the company has repurchased 64,400 shares, representing 0.49% for ¥340.99 million. With this, the company has completed the repurchase of 64,400 shares, representing 0.49% for ¥340.99 million under the buyback announced on November 12, 2025.

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company, Limited. announced that they will report Q3, 2026 results on Feb 09, 2026

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company, Limited. revised consolidated earnings guidance for the full year ending March 31, 2026. For the year, the company expects net sales of JPY 145,000 million; operating profit of JPY 11,300 million; profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 4,400 million and profit per share of JPY 336.90 against previous guidance of net sales of JPY 145,000 million; operating profit of JPY 9,000 million; profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 6,700 million and profit per share of JPY 506.45. Reasons for the revision: With respect to the net sales of the Company's fiscal 2025 full year consolidated financial forecasts, there is no change to the figure announced on May 12, 2025. On the other hand, operating profit and ordinary profit are expected to increase owing to changes in the assumption of the previous financial forecast, such as lower prices of raw materials and fuels used at manufacturing sites outside Japan and the weaker yen especially against the Chinese yuan, both making positive impacts. Profit attributable to owners of the parent is expected to decrease from the figure previously announced. This decline reflects the situation that the Company expects certain business restructuring costs to be incurred and an increase in expenses related to the mischarges considering the latest status of discussions with the customer. It is possible that the final outcome of the discussions might further affect the Company's financial performance.

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company, Limited. announced dividend for the second quarter end of Fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, payable on 5 December 2025 and provided dividend guidance for the Fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. For the quarter, the company expects dividend of JPY 100.00 per share compared to JPY 100.00 per share a year ago. For the year, the company expects dividend of JPY 100.00 per share compared to JPY 100.00 per share a year ago.

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company, Limited. (TSE:4008) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to 210,000 shares, representing approximately 1.6% of its issued share capital, for ¥1,000 million. The purpose of the program is to improve capital efficiency, enhance shareholder returns, and implement capitalization strategies with flexibility. The program will expire on March 31, 2026. As of September 30, 2025, the company had 13,110,301 shares (excluding treasury stock) in issue and shares 881,495 in treasury.

The Board of Directors of Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company, Limited. has authorized a buyback plan on November 12, 2025.

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company, Limited., ¥ 120., Cash Dividend, Mar-30-2026

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company, Limited. expected to report Q3 2026 results on February 5, 2026. This event was calculated by S&P Global (Created on November 12, 2025).

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company, Limited., Board Meeting, Nov 12, 2025. Agenda: To consider and resolved to revise its Full-Year consolidated financial forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026; and to consider any other matters.