Seiren reports record half-year profits, names Unitika acquisition

Seiren Co. Ltd. achieved record-high consolidated results for the six months ended September 30, 2025, reporting net sales of 80,983 million yen (up 3.8% year-on-year), operating profit of 10,259 million yen (up 24.8%), ordinary profit of 10,915 million yen (up 20.4%), and profit attributable to owners of parent of 7,972 million yen (up 18.8%). Driven by strong performances in automotive interior and electronics materials, the company revised its full-year forecast for fiscal year 2026 upward. It now projects net sales of 162,700 million yen, operating profit of 20,000 million yen, ordinary profit of 21,200 million yen, and profit attributable to owners of parent of 15,200 million yen.

In a related development, Seiren announced a significant update regarding its acquisition of Unitika Ltd.'s fibers and textiles business. Following a board of directors meeting on November 13, 2025, the new company, which will take over the target business from Unitika Ltd. and Nippon Ester Co. Ltd. via an absorption-type split, will be named NB SEIREN CO. LTD. This name, effective January 1, 2026, combines "Nichibo" (Unitika's predecessor) and "New Born" with "Seiren," symbolizing a rebirth for the new entity.