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FY2010 - FY2012 Corporate Business Plan Presentation Meeting (February 23, 2010) Streaming Video

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Corporate Business Plan (Summary)

Global Economy & Business Environment in the Next 20 Years (2030) Areas with high growth potential (Environment & Energy, Life Sciences, and ICT (Information & Communication Technology))

Corporate Vision Ⅰ. Achieve sustainable strong growth as a stronger, more innovative global company Ⅱ. Contribute to sustainable development of the global community Ⅲ. Continuously enhance the value of the company

Strategies to Realize Corporate Vision

Technology

  1. Focus R&D resources on the three high-growth areas
  2. Continue Creative Hybrid Chemistry
  3. Pursue Green Sustainable Chemistry
  4. Accelerate R&D in downstream applications
  5. Strengthen basic research

Business Portfolio

“Bulk chemicals,” “Life sciences,” and “ICT, battery materials, and fine chemicals” will each account for approx. 30% of total sales.

FY 2020 Petrochemicals, Plastics & Basic Chemicals (Bulk): 30%; ICT, Battery Materials & Fine Chemicals: 30%; Pharmaceuticals & Agricultural Chemicals (Life Sciences): 30%; Refinery & Others: 10%

Climate Change Strategy

Help solve pressing global issues of resources,
energy and the environment

  1. Achieve the world’s highest level of energy efficiency
  2. Develop products and technologies that will contribute to CO2 emissions reduction
  3. Enhance carbon management and implement proactive, effective and coordinated measures throughout the Sumitomo Chemical Group

Corporate Business Plan FY2010 – FY2012

Priority Initiatives

  1. Quickly maximize profits & cash flows from major investments
  2. Enhance financial strength
  3. Strengthen cost competitiveness of core & commodity businesses
  4. Accelerate business growth
  5. Implement climate change strategy
  6. Strengthen global management system
  7. Ensure full & strict compliance; maintain safe & stable operations

FY2012 Performance Targets

Net Sales: ¥2.4 Trillion; Operating Income: ¥190 Billion; Ordinary Income: ¥220 Billion (including Equity in earnings of affiliates: ¥40 Billion); Net Income: ¥140 Billion (Assumptions: Exchange Rate: 90 Yen/US$; Naphtha: 50,000 Yen/KL; Crude Oil: US$85/bbl)

Materials for Corporate Business Plan Presentation Meeting