About Us
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Began operations
History1909
(Established
in 1918) -
Consolidated
net salesFinancial73.255
billion yen
Highlights -
Number of
employeesCorporate Data1,138
(Group total) -
Number of group
companiesGroup Companies14
(8 in Japan, 6 overseas) -
Domestic and
overseas locationsDomestic Bases23
(17 in Japan, 6 overseas) -
Dividends
Shareholder150yen
Returns
(Dividends /
Shareholder
Benefits)
Purpose
Contributing to the nation and society through industry
By combining our unique technologies, such as surfactants, and working closely with customers to meet their needs and create new value, we contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
Our Vision
The DKS Group’s medium-term management plan, SMART 2030, lays out what we aspire to be in 2030.
- Sustainability
- Mission
- Action
- Reliability
- Transformation
Guided by the three concepts of “Unique and Top-Tier,” “Sustainability,” and “Challenge,” we are taking new steps toward 2030.
By fully leveraging our strengths as a chemical manufacturer, leading the market with originality, and taking on challenges that contribute to society, we are committed to helping create a more prosperous society.
Our Business
Creating a better life and society through the power of chemistry
DKS provides a wide range of chemical products that support daily life and society—from familiar items such as cosmetics and household goods, to electronic materials that underpin industrial advancement, and life science products aimed at supporting healthy longevity.
DKS Business Segments
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Electronics & IT
Digital societyProviding high-performance materials for IT and electronic components
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Environment
Decarbonized society
& EnergyProposing environmentally conscious products
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Life & Wellness
Healthy societyProviding materials and technologies that support comfortable living
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Core Materials
Circular societySupplying materials used across a wide range of applications to support comfortable living
Our Progress
Numbers that tell our story
Since our founding, we have contributed to society through the power of chemistry.
Here, we introduce our journey so far, as well as our path of growth toward the future, in an easy-to-understand numerical format.
*Fiscal year ending March 2025
A story of trust and growth
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116 years of trust since our founding
Since beginning operations in 1909, we have continued to meet the needs of society through chemistry.
History
This long history stands as proof of our reliability and stability. -
1,138 colleagues shaping the future
A team of 1,138 employees in Japan and overseas works every day to create products that support our customers and society.
Corporate Data -
23 sites
With 23 sites in Japan and abroad, we operate our business from a truly global perspective.
Domestic Bases -
A stable financial foundation with total assets of
94.5 billion yenTogether with net sales of 63.1 billion yen, total assets of 94.5 billion yen demonstrate both the expansion of our business scale and the soundness of our management.
Financial Highlights
Our commitment to value creation
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14business domains
A diverse range of products originating from 14 business domains help solve challenges across many industrial sectors.
Products -
R&D spending of3.1billion yen
We invest 3.1 billion yen in research and development for future innovation.
Research and Development
This represents our strong commitment to sustainable growth.
Our promise and contribution to the future
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Operating income target of10billion yen
Based on the goals of our medium-term management plan, we aim to build stable profitability and accelerate investment toward a sustainable future.
Investor Relations -
Paid leave utilization rate of74.6%
We continuously work to create an environment where employees can stay healthy in both body and mind and work with energy and enthusiasm.
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30% GHG emissions reduction target
As part of our GX strategy for fiscal 2030, we aim to reduce GHG emissions by 30% compared with FY2013, pursuing environmentally friendly manufacturing.
Sustainability