Nippon Light Metal Sets Vision 2035 and Mid-Term Plan 26 Middle Term

TOKYO, May 15 (Pulse News Wire) – Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company,ltd. (5703.T) outlined its long-term vision "Vision 2035" and mid-term plan "26 Middle Term" through 2028.

The company aims to transform into a global leader in circular value creation by focusing on growth areas such as mobility, semiconductors, and energy efficiency while addressing climate change and geopolitical risks. Under the new strategy, Nippon Light Metal targets a return on invested capital (ROIC) of over 19% by the early part of the 26 Middle Term period. It also plans to achieve stable earnings with operating profit exceeding ¥30 billion during the same timeframe.

Key initiatives include expanding secondary alloy sales in the US and India, investing in clean energy solutions, and enhancing recycling efforts. For shareholder returns, the company forecasts total payout ratio of around 50% throughout the period, aiming to maintain a robust dividend policy. Additionally, Nippon Light Metal intends to allocate funds towards research and development, equipment upgrades, and strategic investments to drive future growth and sustainability.