Suzuken Reports Damage From Kumamoto Earthquake, Operations Affected

TOKYO, Jul 30 (Pulse News Wire) – Suzuken CO.,LTD. (9987.S) reported damage from the Kumamoto earthquake that occurred on July 28, 2026.

The company extends condolences to those affected and expresses concern for their well-being. In response to the disaster, Suzuken established emergency headquarters immediately upon the quake's occurrence to ensure employee safety and assess property damage. While no significant human casualties were reported among its employees, operations at the Kyushu factory of subsidiary Sanwa Chemical Research suffered due to structural damage.

Production activities remain suspended pending further investigation and repair efforts. Inventory levels are sufficient to prevent immediate supply disruptions, but the resumption timeline remains undetermined. Regarding potential impacts on performance, Suzuken stated that ongoing assessments would determine whether there will be any substantial effects on the current fiscal period’s results.

Any significant developments will be communicated promptly.