Overall

• Sales index: 136.2(+2.5% year over year)
• Profit index: 152.9(＋50.1% year over year)
• Sales index was exceeded the previous year for the fifth consecutive quarter. Profit index was exceeded the previous year for the fourth consecutive quarter.
In the January-March period, sales and profits rose sharply YoY, thanks to the continued depreciation of the yen and an increase in the composition of high value-added products. Sales and profits of specialty products were strong, thanks to sales recovery and price revisions. General-purpose decreased y-o-y due to continued sluggish demand in domestic and foreign, but secured higher profit y-o-y due to cost reductions and structural reforms.

General-purpose chemicals

• Sales index: 140.3 (+2.3% year over year)
• Profit index: 113.5 (+26.5% year over year)
• Sales index was exceeded the previous year for the fourth consecutive quarter. Profit index was exceeded the previous year for the fifth consecutive quarter.

Specialty Chemicals

• Sales index: 140.9 (+1.1% year over year)
• Profit index: 151.8 (＋42.1% year over year)
• Sales index was exceeded the previous year for the fifth consecutive quarter. Profit index was exceeded the previous year for the fourth consecutive quarter.