NIPPN CORPORATION (2001) Stock Price

Nippon Flour Mills has three main business segments: milling, food products, and other operations.

In the milling segment, Nippon Flour Mills manufactures wheat flour and bran, which are sold through exclusive distributors including Nippon Shoji, Suzuki, and Marushichi Shoji. Matsuyasei Flour also manufactures and sells buckwheat flour.

The food products segment operates diverse product lines domestically and internationally. Domestically, the company manufactures household wheat flour and frozen foods, while O-My produces pasta. Internationally, Nippon Flour Mills manufactures and sells premixes and pasta in Thailand, China, the United States, and Indonesia.

Other operations include real estate leasing, pet food manufacturing and sales, health food sales, and design and construction of food-related plants. The company also operates restaurants, develops information processing systems, and provides logistics services.

Nippon Flour Milling Co., Ltd. (Nippun) pursues sustainable growth by diversifying its business based on flour milling and food operations. The company is particularly focused on healthcare and soybean and vegetable businesses while exploring new ventures. Its management philosophy is to "pursue people's well-being and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society."

The company aims to drive innovation and create food for a new era by combining technological expertise with digital transformation (DX). It is building a workplace environment that fosters employee creativity and diversity while continuing to challenge new business areas.

Nippun has established Long-Term Vision 2030, targeting net sales of 500 billion yen and operating profit of 25 billion yen. The company has set targets to be achieved by fiscal 2030 to balance economic value creation with social value creation and is implementing concrete measures.

In the frozen food business, the company targets net sales of 90 billion yen by 2030, expanding the market for both household and commercial products. It is strengthening investment in its own facilities and cooperation with manufacturing partners to increase supply capacity.

In overseas business, the company targets net sales of 60 billion yen by 2030, promoting expansion in existing markets and entry into new regions. It aims for global growth through cross-border M&A and expanded exports of Japanese products.

As a medium-term target, the company aims for net sales of 450 billion yen and operating profit of 21 billion yen by fiscal 2026. The basic strategy focuses on strengthening profitability in core business areas, investing in new businesses, and enhancing competitiveness through DX promotion.

In the flour milling business, Nippun is constructing the Chita New Plant and strengthening development of value-added products such as whole grain flour and domestically sourced wheat. The company aims to improve productivity and logistics through DX utilization and achieve stable cash generation.

In the food business, the company is differentiating premixes and seasonings to improve profitability. It is strengthening the frozen food supply system and establishing market position through brand development and advertising strategies.

In overseas business, the company is accelerating capital investment and strengthening market development at each regional base. It aims for business expansion by creating synergies through new plant operations, with Vietnam market expansion also in view.

Nippun aims to achieve medium-term targets through marketing strategy promotion and establishment or relocation of production bases. The company is deploying consumer-centric marketing, enhancing organizational capability, and improving brand recognition.

Domestically, the company plans to operate the Chita New Plant, reducing raw material procurement costs and advancing smart factory initiatives. To meet growing frozen food market demand, it is strengthening its supply system.

Internationally, Utah Flour Milling, LLC's new plant will enhance the company's overall flour milling capabilities. In Vietnam, a new premix plant is planned to strengthen the supply system within the ASEAN region.

Nippun is reducing policy-held shareholdings to improve capital efficiency. The company is selling shares with diminished rationale for holding and promoting management with awareness of capital costs.

The company prioritizes sustainability management and is addressing climate change, conserving biodiversity, and promoting a circular economy. Through GHG emission reductions and sustainable procurement, it is mitigating negative environmental impacts.

Nippun emphasizes investment in human capital, supporting employee health and performance. Based on its human capital vision, the company is implementing measures aligned with priority themes to pursue sustainable growth as a comprehensive food company.