Kuraray Full-Year Report 2023

Several large-scale facilities will start operation in 2023. At our new plant in Thailand, we have begun production of isoprene chemicals, SEPTON™ thermoplastic elastomer, and GENESTAR™ heat-resistant polyamide resin. We expect to complete a new activated carbon production line in the
United States in the third quarter

highlights

• Net sales ¥756.4 billion
• Operating income ¥87.1 billion
• Products having the world’s highest market shares ¥460.5 billion
• Sales ratio of products having the world’s highest market shares 61%
• Net income attributable to owners of the parent ¥54.3 billion
• Basic net income per share ¥161.13
• Total assets ¥1,221.5 billion
• Equity ratio 52.9%
• ROE 9.0%
• ROA 7.5%
• ROIC 7.0%
• EBITDA ¥152.6 billion