IR FAQ

Questions related to accounting and financial performance

Q1.When does the Company's fiscal year end?
Q2.When does the Company announce its financial results?
Q3.How do I find the details regarding the Company's financial results?
Q4.Please share the causes of fluctuations that investors may see in the Company's financial performance
Q5.How do I find out more about the management plan?


Q1.When does the Company's fiscal year end?
A.The fiscal year is defined as being the period between April 1 and March 31, and the fiscal year-end is at the end of March each year.
Q2.When does the Company announce its financial results?
A.Consolidated financial results are announced four times a year, once at each quarter. The scheduled announcement dates for upcoming financial results can be found on the IR Calendar page.
Q3.How do I find the details regarding the Company's financial results?
A.Please view the "IR Library" section of the Company's website for further details about our financials.
Q4.Please share the causes of fluctuations that investors may see in the Company's financial performance
A.The performance of the water treatment chemicals business is affected by fluctuations in demand reflecting changes in factory operating rates at companies in the steel, petroleum refining and petrochemical, and pulp and paper industries, the Group's main sources of clients for the business. Business performance is also affected by movements in prices of basic materials caused by movements in crude oil prices.

The performance of the water treatment facilities business is affected by fluctuations in demand caused by trends in capital expenditures at companies in electronics-related industries, the Group's main source of clients for the business. Business performance is also affected by changes in equipment production costs caused by movements in prices of construction materials and outsourcing costs.
Q5.How do I find out more about the management plan?
A.Please view the "medium term management plan" section of the Company's website.

Questions regarding the Company and its shares

Q1.When was the Company founded?
Q2.Where are the Company's stocks listed?
Q3.What is the Securities Identification Code number associated with the Company's stocks?
Q4.What units are the Company's stocks traded in?
Q5.When is the Company's shareholder fixed date?
Q6.How do I make transfers or address changes?
Q7.What should I do if I want to make an inquiry about IR-related issues?
Q8.How do I obtain hard copies of Company information?


Q1.When was the Company founded?
A.July 13, 1949
Q2.Where are the Company's stocks listed?
A.Our stocks are listed on the first sections of both the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Osaka Securities Exchange
Q3.What is the Securities Identification Code number associated with the Company's stocks?
A.The Securities Identification Code for the Company's stocks is 6370
Q4.What units are the Company's stocks traded in?
A.The Company's stock are traded in 100 share units.
Q5.When is the Company's shareholder fixed date?
A.For end of fiscal year dividends, the shareholder fixed date is March 31. For interim dividends, the shareholder fixed date is September 30.
Q6.How do I make transfers or address changes?
A.Please click here for information regarding various procedures pertaining to the Company's stock
Q7.What should I do if I want to make an inquiry about IR-related issues?
A.Please make your inquiry through the "Inquiry" section of the Company's website.
Q8.How do I obtain hard copies of Company information?
A.Please make your request through the "Request Form" page of the Company's website. In addition, most IR related information can be downloaded from the "Documents Download" section of the same website.