Tosoh Reports Its Consolidated Results for Fiscal 2022

Tokyo, Japan-Tosoh presents its full-year consolidated results for its 2022 fiscal year, from April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022. The company's consolidated net sales were JPY918.6 billion (US$8.2 billion), up JPY185.7 billion, or 25.3%, from fiscal 2021. The increase resulted from higher sales prices on the back of increased prices for raw materials and fuels such as naphtha, and of improved trade conditions overseas.

Operating income for fiscal 2022 was JPY144.0 billion (US$1.3 billion), an increase of JPY56.2 billion, or 64.0%. This increase was primarily due to improved international trade conditions as higher selling prices exceeded the impact of higher raw material and fuel prices. Ordinary income rose JPY65.4 billion, or 68.7%, to JPY160.5 billion (US$1.4 billion), while profit attributable to owners of the parent was up JPY44.6 billion, or 70.6%, to JPY107.9 billion (US$960.0 million).

During the period under review, the Japanese economy continued to recover from the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, driven by progress in vaccination and recovery in overseas demand. The situation remained unstable, though, as restrictions on social and economic activities were repeatedly imposed and eased as the number of infections oscillated. Concerning the global economy, while demand is on the road to recovery as restrictions on economic activities are being eased-particularly in developed countries-the outlook remains unclear, given the current downward pressures resulting from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the lockdown in Shanghai, China. Other economic slowdown factors such as the continued intermittent spread of COVID-19, surging resource prices, rising and prolonged inflation pressures, and disruptions in global supply chains are contributing to the uncertainty.

Results by business segment

Petrochemical Group

Petrochemical Group net sales rose JPY45.8 billion, or 34.9%, to JPY177.2 billion (US$1.6 billion), compared with fiscal 2021. The group's operating income likewise increased, JPY8.0 billion, or 103.2%, to JPY15.7 billion (US$139.7 million). The increases were attributable to increased shipments of a broad range of products and to rising prices for raw materials and fuels such as naphtha which positively impacted the difference between product receipts and payments.

Shipments of propylene and cumene increased on the back of a recovery in demand and elevated production volumes. Moreover, higher prices for raw materials and fuels such as naphtha and improved conditions in markets overseas led to an increase in product prices.

Shipments of polyethylene resin increased both in Japan and exports as demand rebounded. In addition, polyethylene resin prices rose, reflecting higher naphtha prices and overseas market conditions. Shipment of chloroprene rubber increased in both domestic and export markets due to recovery in demand. And product prices rose, bolstered by firm overseas demand.

Chlor-alkali Group

The Chlor-alkali Group's net sales rose JPY86.8 billion, or 31.6%, to JPY361.6 billion (US$3.2 billion), and operating income was up JPY28.0 billion yen, or 67.4%, to JPY69.5 billion (US$618.3 million) due to improved terms of trade for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) products and urethane raw materials.

Shipment of caustic soda decreased, mainly in exports, but product prices rose to reflect higher overseas market prices. Vinyl chloride monomer and vinyl chloride resin shipments both decreased as production volume declined, but vinyl chloride product prices rose, reflecting higher naphtha prices and improved terms of trade overseas.

Domestic and overseas shipments of cement remained strong.

Methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) increased both in Japan and overseas due to the steady operation of a production subsidiary in China, which had suspended operations in the previous fiscal year due to the spread of COVID-19, and a rebound in demand. In addition, product prices rose, reflecting improvement in overseas market conditions.

Specialty Group

Net sales by the Specialty Group increased JPY45.6 billion, or 25.3% to JPY226.2 billion (US$2.0 billion). Operating income was up JPY20.0 billion, or 85.0%, to JPY43.5 billion (US$387.0 million), primarily due to the recovery in demand driving an increase in sales volume.

Domestic and overseas ethyleneamines product shipments increased as demand recovered. And product prices increased due to improved overseas market conditions.

Separation-related products saw an increase in shipments of packing materials for liquid chromatography, to Europe, the United States, and China. Domestic in vitro diagnostic reagent shipments, as well as those to Europe, the United States, and Asia, rose on the back of the recovery in demand.

Shipments of high-silica zeolite increased both in Japan and overseas, primarily for automotive exhaust gas catalysts, as demand recovered. Increased demand also pushed export shipments of zirconia for dental applications upward. Silica glass shipments were up, buoyed by a strong semiconductor market. Shipments of electrolytic manganese dioxide for dry cell and rechargeable battery applications increased on the back of stronger demand.

Engineering Group

Engineering Group net sales increased JPY10.1 billion, or 9.5%, to JPY116.3 billion (US$1.0 billion). Operating income rose JPY0.3 billion yen, or 2.4%, to JPY12.3 billion (US$109.4 million).

The water treatment business saw increased sales attributable to steady progress in construction of large-scale projects in Japan and overseas, for which orders were received primarily in the electronics industry.

Sales in the Engineering Group's construction subsidiaries increased.

Ancillary

Ancillary net sales decreased JPY2.5 billion, or 6.4% to JPY37.3 billion (US$331.9 million). Operating income likewise decreased JPY17 million, or 0.6%, to JPY3.1 billion (US$27.6 million).

Sales of other operating companies such as trading companies decreased.

Overview of Tosoh's financial position for the period under review

Total assets increased JPY104.9 billion, to JPY1,087.7 billion yen (US$9.7 billion), primarily due to an increase in contract assets.

Because of an increase in notes and accounts payable, total liabilities rose JPY6.8 billion yen, to JPY327.9 billion yen (US$2.9 billion).

Net assets increased JPY98.0 billion, to JPY759.7 billion (US$6.8 billion). The increase owed itself to the recording of current net profit attributable to owners of the parent company.

Overview of Tosoh's cash flow for the period under review

Cash and cash equivalents were up JPY12.4 billion, to JPY160.8 billion (US$1.4 billion).

Net cash provided by operating activities amounted to JPY108.6 billion (US$966.1 million), up JPY13.5 billion from a year earlier. This increase was due to an increase in income before income taxes.

Net cash used in investing activities was JPY43.5 billion (US$387.0 million), a decrease of JPY2.8 billion caused by decreased expenditures used in the acquisition of fixed assets.

As a result, free cash flow rose JPY16.3 billion, to JPY65.1 billion (US$579.2 million).

Net cash used in financing activities was JPY57.9 billion (US$515.1 million), an increase of JPY59.4 billion yen from a year earlier because of a net increase in short-term loans payable.

TOSOH CORPORATION

Who We Are

Tosoh Corporation is the parent of the Tosoh Group, which comprises over 100 companies worldwide and a multiethnic workforce of over 13,600 people. It generated net sales of JPY918.6 billion (US$8.2 billion at the average rate of JPY112.4 to the US dollar) in fiscal 2022, ended March 31, 2022.

What We Do

Tosoh is one of the largest chlor-alkali manufacturers in Asia. The company supplies the plastic resins and an array of the basic chemicals that support modern life. Tosoh's petrochemical operations supply ethylene, polyethylene, and functional polymers, while its advanced materials business serves the global semiconductor, display, and solar industries. Tosoh has also pioneered sophisticated bioscience systems that are used for the monitoring of life-threatening diseases. In addition, Tosoh demonstrates its commitment to a sustainable future in part by manufacturing a variety of eco-products.

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