Mitsui DM Sugar Co., Ltd. (2109) Stock Price

DM Mitsui Sugar has three main business segments: sugar operations, life and energy operations, and real estate operations. These businesses are composed of 31 companies in total, including 20 consolidated subsidiaries and 10 affiliates accounted for using the equity method.

In sugar operations, DM Mitsui Sugar, along with Hokkaido Sugar and Spoon Sugar, manufactures and sells refined sugar, sugar-related products, and functional foods. Ishigaki Island Sugar and Hō Ice Sugar handle the manufacturing and sales of raw sugar and rock sugar.

In life and energy operations, DM Mitsui Sugar manages group business development and research and development, while Nutree develops, manufactures, and sells nutritional therapy foods and dysphagia-adapted foods. YOUR MEAL operates lifestyle support services and meal delivery businesses.

In real estate operations, DM Mitsui Sugar Holdings leases real estate and supplies and sells electricity generated from solar power. Meito Warehouse handles bonded warehousing, in-house cargo handling, and transportation, while Nakatra Real Estate manages real estate leasing.

DM Mitsui Sugar is guided by the corporate philosophy: "We evolve alongside people throughout their lives and expand moments of happiness." Under this philosophy, the company aims to be present in moments when people experience happiness—such as delicious food, enjoyment, and joy. The company strives to be a corporate group that contributes to a future of expanded happiness by remaining grateful for nature and broadly sharing its blessings with society.

The company has set a management target of ROE (return on equity) of 7% or higher and is directing management resources toward growth areas. It also uses EBITDA as a reference metric to better understand its financial position. Through these efforts, the company is strengthening profitability and building a foundation for future growth.

DM Mitsui Sugar's growth strategy centers on strengthening its domestic sugar business and generating stable cash flows through its real estate operations. This enables the company to expand its overseas business and Life & Energy business. In particular, the company is reallocating management resources to accelerate growth toward achieving its "Medium-Term Management Plan - 2026 Diversify into Nutrition & Health."

In the domestic sugar business, the company is reviewing its entire value chain to improve profitability. It is implementing measures to enhance earnings against rising raw sugar and fuel prices, reducing energy consumption, and optimizing logistics operations. The company is also restructuring production facilities across Kyushu, Kanto, and Hokkaido regions to establish the industry's largest production capacity.

In overseas operations, the company operates primarily in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and China. Centered on Singapore-based SIS' 88 Pte Ltd, the company leverages local brand strength to expand its refined sugar supply chain. In the Chinese market, the company has established production systems for high-value-added products to secure stable earnings.

In the Life & Energy business, the company pursues "Nutrition by Life Stage" by leveraging expertise in sugar and protein. It is accelerating new business development in targeted areas such as sports nutrition and senior nutrition. Centered on YOUR MEAL and Nutriee, the company is developing nutritionally fortified foods and medical nutrition products.

The real estate business balances asset value maintenance with stable cash generation, supporting active business expansion across the group. The company aims to contribute to regional employment creation, consumer spending growth, and community development. This strengthens the foundation supporting overall group growth.