Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co.,Ltd. [5232.T]
TOKYO, May 13 (Pulse News Wire) – Sumitomo Osaka Cement CO.,LTD. (5232.T) announced its mid-term plan covering fiscal years 2026 through 2028.
The plan targets achieving an operating profit of ¥27.00 billion and revenue of ¥255.5 billion while maintaining a return on equity (ROE) of 9% percent or higher and a return on invested capital (ROIC) of 6% percent or higher. The strategy focuses on stabilizing existing business revenues, expanding growth areas, launching new ventures, and strengthening operational foundations. Key initiatives include deepening ESG management, advancing digital transformation (DX), enhancing productivity, investing in human resources, and optimizing capital structure. The company also plans to maintain a three-year average payout ratio of 50% percent or more, with a minimum dividend payout of ¥120 per share.
In addition, Sumitomo Osaka Cement outlined investment plans totaling between ¥1 billion and ¥110.0 billion over the next three years. Maintenance and carbon-neutral investments will be within depreciation expense limits, while growth projects will undergo rigorous profitability assessments before implementation. Looking further ahead, the company's long-term vision SOC Vision 2035 sets ambitious goals for 2035, targeting sales of ¥400.0 billion and an operating profit of ¥40.00 billion or more. The vision also emphasizes achieving a ROE of 10% percent or higher and a ROIC of 6.5% percent or higher.
To realize SOC Vision 2035, the company plans to invest approximately ¥550.0 billion in carbon-neutral and growth projects between now and 2035.
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