Made Fuyo Cycle Co., Ltd. a subsidiary ("Zebra Bicycle Co., Ltd.")
50th Anniversary of Founding
50th anniversary of establishment
Established Shizuoka Factory (Yoshida Town, Haibara District)
Opened Shizuoka Plant in Yoshida-cho, Haibara-gun
Okamoto Riken Rubber Co., Ltd. changes trade name to "Okamoto Corporation"
Okamoto Riken Rubber Co., Ltd. changed its trade name to Okamoto Industries, Inc.
Established a joint venture with Michelin (Michelin) ("Michelin Okamoto Tire Co., Ltd.")
Teamed with Michelin to establish the joint venture Michelin Okamoto Tire Corporation
Established a subsidiary in Thailand (SIAM OKAMOTO Co., Ltd.)
Established subsidiary SIAM OKAMOTO Co., Ltd. in Thailand
Established a subsidiary in Thailand (APOLLOTEX CO., LTD.)
Established subsidiary APOLLOTEX Co., Ltd. in Thailand
Dissolved joint venture with Michelin and transferred shares
Dissolved business association with Michelin, transferred joint venture
Made Hilsun Deck Co., Ltd. a subsidiary
Acquired Hillson-Dec Co., Ltd. as a subsidiary
Made Union Royal Co., Ltd. a subsidiary
Acquired Union Royal Co., Ltd. as a subsidiary
Transferred the laminated film business
Acquired laminate film business
Acquisition of dehumidifier (Water Absorber) business
Acquired dehumidifier ("Mizutori-zosan") business
Establishment of Thai subsidiary (OKAMOTO RUBBER PRODUCTS Co., LTD.)
Established subsidiary OKAMOTO RUBBER PRODUCTS Co., Ltd. in Thailand
Establishment of Vietnamese subsidiary (OKAMOTO VIETNAM Co., LTD.)
Established subsidiary OKAMOTO VIETNAM Co., Ltd. in Vietnam
Made World Long Corporation a subsidiary
Acquired Secaicho Co., Ltd. as a subsidiary
Acquisition of decorative film business for building materials
Acquired decorative films business
Made Ijiku Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. a subsidiary
Acquired Ichijiku Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. as a subsidiary
Acquisition of laminated film (Aromar Film) business
Acquired laminate film ("allomer film") business
Acquisition of cockroach exterminator (Inpirresu) business
Acquired cockroach insecticide ("INPYRETH") business
Established Joso Logistics Center (Joso City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
Opened Joso Distribution Center in Joso-shi, Ibaraki Prefecture
Establishment of Chinese subsidiary (Okamoto Trading (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.)
Established subsidiary Okamoto Industries (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. in China
Acquisition of dehydration and water absorption sheet (Pichitto) business for food
Acquired dehydrant/absorbent sheet for food products ("Pichitto") business via transfer
Establishment of Vietnamese subsidiary (VINA OKAMOTO Co., LTD.)
Established subsidiary VINA OKAMOTO Co., Ltd. in Vietnam
Establishment of U.S. subsidiary (OKAMOTO SANDUSKY Manufacturing L.L.C.)
Established subsidiary OKAMOTO SANDUSKY Manufacturing L.L.C. in USA
Established Ushiku Logistics Center (Ushiku City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
Opened Ushiku Distribution Center in Ushiku-shi, Ibaraki Prefecture
Merged Sekai Chō Co., Ltd. and Union Royal Co., Ltd. (Sekai Chō Union Corporation)
Secaicho Co., Ltd. and Union Royal Co., Ltd. merged to become Secaicho Union Corporation
Established Okayama Logistics Center (Nagi Town, Katsuta District, Okayama Prefecture)
Opened Okayama Distribution Center in Nagi-cho, Katsuta-gun, Okayama Prefecture
Made Gyokushin Rubber Co., Ltd. a subsidiary
Acquired Funabori Rubber Co., Ltd. as a subsidiary
Established subsidiary Okamoto Manufacturing（GD）Ltd. in China
Okamoto Sewing Co., Ltd. changed its trade name to Shoe Tech Okamoto Co., Ltd.
Commenced business of solar power generation for selling power
80th anniversary of founding
Made Riken Corundum Co., Ltd. a subsidiary
Acquired Riken Corundum Co., Ltd. as a subsidiary
Established Tsukuba Factory (Ushiku City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
85th anniversary of founding
85th anniversary of establishment
Established Okamoto Environmental Development Co., Ltd.
90th Anniversary of Founding
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Okamoto Co., Ltd. will exhibit at the 2026 ACCI Gusto 2026 Italian Cuisine Specialty Exhibition held on November 16 and 17 at the Hamamatsu-cho Hall of the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center. The exhibition will showcase "Pichit®", suitable for food preparation and processing, and "Red Keeper", suitable for food preservation.
Okamoto Co., Ltd. Notice of Decision Regarding Share Repurchase
Okamoto Co., Ltd. has decided to repurchase up to 1,000,000,000 yen worth of its own shares, up to a maximum of 160,000 shares (0.94% of the total issued shares), in a resolution at its board of directors meeting. The purpose is to enhance shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency. The repurchase period will be from November 13, 2026 to September 30, 2027, and the repurchase will be carried out in accordance with market conditions.
Notice Regarding Interim Dividend from Surplus
The Company resolved to pay an interim dividend from surplus with a record date of September 30, 2026, and announced a dividend of ¥65 per share. The total dividend amount is ¥1,025 million, and the effective date is December 1, 2026.
2027 Q2 Consolidated Earnings Forecast vs Actual Results
On August 7, 2026, we reported a discrepancy between the consolidated earnings forecast and actual results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2027. Revenue slightly exceeded expectations by 0.1%, while operating profit, ordinary profit, and net income increased by 13.6%, 9.2%, and 18.9% respectively. The main causes of the discrepancy were increased demand and price adjustments in the industrial products and consumer goods businesses, a weaker yen, rigorous process and cost control, and mitigation of the rising cost of flame retardants.
Okamoto Industries, Inc. FY2027 Second Quarter Financial Results
Revenue for the second quarter of FY2027 was ¥58,050 million, exceeding the ¥52,899 million recorded in the same period of the previous year. Operating profit increased by 9.7%, while ordinary income declined to ¥2,503 million. Interim net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥5,349 million, significantly higher than the ¥3,384 million recorded in the same period of the previous year. Total assets were ¥169,597 million, and the equity ratio was 66.6%, indicating a stable financial position.
OKAMOTO's First Ever! Soft, Thin, and Moisturizing "OKAMOTO THE GOLD" Launch – Achieving a Uniform Thickness of 0.02mm with Natural Rubber Latex Condoms
OKAMOTO Co., Ltd. has begun nationwide sales of its new product "OKAMOTO THE GOLD," which achieves a uniform thickness of 0.02mm using natural rubber latex condoms, starting September 14. Breaking the previous 0.03mm benchmark, it maintains softness and flexibility while applying seven times the amount of lubricant with a hyaluronic acid-infused jelly.
Subsidization through acquisition of OKEHO SAS shares
Okamoto Co., Ltd. has decided to acquire shares of the French sales agency OKEHO SAS and make it a subsidiary. By inheriting OKEHO SAS's existing sales network and customer base, we aim to strengthen our sales structure and business operations in Europe and pursue business growth.
Okamoto Establishes Basic Policy to Prevent Customer Harassment
Okamoto Industries, Inc. has established a basic policy addressing customer harassment and says it will work to maintain a workplace that respects the dignity of its employees.
Okamoto Completes Share Buyback
Okamoto Industries, Inc. reported the results of its share repurchase under Article 165 of the Companies Act. The purchase authorized by the board on November 7, 2025, has now concluded.
Recall of Certain Condom Products in the French Market
French regulators announced a recall of certain condom products, including some of the company’s products. The recall is limited to products sold through specific distribution channels. Products designed and sold by the company for Japan entered the French market through a third-party channel and lack the CE mark. By contrast, products sold through the company’s designated distribution channels have CE marking and are not subject to this recall.
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National Tax Agency basic information5010001000002
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