As we move into the next stage of growth, enhancing corporate value remains my top management priority. Amid a rapidly changing business environment shaped by global economic uncertainty, geopolitical risks, and accelerating technological innovation, we remain committed to our corporate philosophy of Innovation and Growth. By balancing business growth with the resolution of societal challenges, we will continue creating new value for all stakeholders.
During the period of our Sixth Medium-Term Management Plan, we focused on strengthening profitability and reinforcing our management foundation. As a result, we achieved solid progress, including record-high earnings. These achievements have established a solid foundation for the next phase of our growth.
Looking ahead, under Vision 2035, we have positioned Mobility and Social Infrastructure as our key growth domains and will continue transforming our business portfolio toward areas characterized by stronger growth potential and higher capital efficiency.
Leveraging our strengths in both our diverse business portfolio and advanced battery technologies, we will steadily capture growth opportunities in markets such as energy storage systems (ESS), solutions for AI data centers, and the aerospace, space, and defense sectors. At the same time, we will further enhance the competitiveness of our existing businesses, particularly our lead-acid battery operations.
Through the strategic allocation of cash generated by our existing businesses to growth investments, we aim to achieve both sustainable business expansion and greater capital efficiency, thereby driving further enhancement of corporate value.
By providing energy solutions that support the advancement of mobility and social infrastructure, we remain committed to addressing societal challenges and contributing to the realization of a sustainable society.
We sincerely appreciate the continued support and confidence of our shareholders and investors and look forward to your ongoing partnership as we move forward together.
September 30, 2026
President and Representative Director
