Increased Operating Income
Operating income increased by JPY 1.5 billion from the first quarter due to strong sales in the Aramid, Fibers, and products converting businesses.
Profitability Improvement Measures
Profitability improvement measures, including selling price revisions in the Composites business, have shown desired effects.
Strong Demand in Carbon Fibers Business
Demand for passenger aircraft was strong due to recovery in passenger numbers, indicating robust performance in the Carbon Fibers business.
Fibers & Products Converting Business Performance
The Fibers & Products Converting business remained strong during the first half with substantial profit increases.
IT Segment Growth
The IT segment has been revised slightly upward due to strong performance in the first half of the fiscal year.
Profitability Improvement in Aramid Business
The Aramid business is on track to recover from a previous fire and achieve planned profitability improvements.
Healthcare Business Strategy
The Healthcare business is focusing on rare and intractable diseases, with structural reforms progressing as planned.