Furuya Metal (7826) Corporate presentation summary

FY2026 financial performance

• Achieved record-high sales of ¥100.1 billion and ordinary income of ¥24.6 billion, driven by strong demand from semiconductor and data center markets, favorable precious-metal prices, and a weak yen.

• ROE reached 22.4% and ROIC 17.3%, surpassing previous targets.

• Growth investments focused on the New Chitose Plant, welding automation, water electrolysis catalysts, and ERP systems.

Progress on KFK Vision 2030

• Surpassed medium-term income targets ahead of schedule, prompting a revision of FY2030 financial goals.

• Strategic focus on advancing digital society and green society, with five core business pillars: electronics, thin-film, thermal, chemical, and recycling.

• Actively pursuing new business opportunities in photonics-electronics convergence, AI chips, 6G, green hydrogen, and space communication.

Growth area initiatives

• Developed proprietary iridium-based glass manufacturing for electronics and semiconductors.

• Expanded global supply of high-quality ruthenium sputtering targets for advanced semiconductors and EUV lithography.

• Established mass production of powder sputtering technology for next-gen batteries and high-performance magnets.

• Commercialization of new quartz products and strengthened thermocouple supply network.

• Advanced rare-element recycling technology through partnerships with universities and research institutions.