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STG is a company specializing in the manufacturing and processing of lightweight metal components. The company's core strength is precision molding technology, with capabilities spanning the entire production chain centered on magnesium—from mold design, casting, and machining to shot blasting, surface finishing, chemical treatment, painting, and assembly.

Its customers are primarily manufacturers that prioritize lightweight design and heat dissipation or electromagnetic shielding properties, including makers of mirrorless cameras, automobiles, surveillance cameras, printers and projectors, medical devices, and drones. Through its subsidiary STX PRECISION in Malaysia, the company supplies global enterprises. In the fiscal year ending March 2025, magnesium products accounted for approximately 51% of sales and aluminum products for approximately 39%. Based on its medium-term plan "Challenge 100," the company is pursuing capital investment and M&A to meet growing orders.

The business operates as a single segment: "metal component casting and processing," with primary products being magnesium alloy and aluminum alloy components. The company's competitive advantages include design, casting, and processing expertise for thin, high-strength components and applications requiring heat dissipation and shielding properties; global operational capacity with factories in multiple countries; and a safe magnesium handling system.

Based on its medium-term management plan "Challenge 100," the company aims to achieve consolidated net sales of 10 billion yen and consolidated operating profit of 800 million yen by the end of fiscal year 2027, with a final target of consolidated net sales of 30 billion yen and consolidated operating profit of 3 billion yen. The priority for growth is expanding sales, with magnesium component sales and EBITDA positioned as key performance indicators, while focusing on high-margin products. In fiscal year 2025, magnesium products account for approximately 51% of the product mix and aluminum products for approximately 39%. The company will accelerate growth by further increasing the magnesium ratio in response to rising demand for lightweight materials.

Priority investment areas are production equipment, human resources, and strengthening technology transfer. The company positions its advanced expertise in magnesium handling and integrated production capabilities—from mold design through surface treatment to assembly—as key competitive advantages. It will expand production capacity through capital investment and pursue synergies by acquiring businesses in adjacent areas through M&A. This approach aims to optimize the allocation of both aluminum and magnesium manufacturing, improving supply capacity and profit margins for existing customers.

For new market development and business expansion, the company is expanding production bases centered on ASEAN. It is increasing aluminum production capacity at STX PRECISION in Malaysia while beginning magnesium handling operations, and is considering expansion into the Philippines to mitigate geopolitical risks. To secure personnel and increase in-house production alongside expanded capacity, M&A will focus on production foundations and talent acquisition, with thorough post-merger integration to create future revenue sources. Through these initiatives, the company aims to respond quickly to increased orders and accelerate growth momentum.

Technology innovation efforts include advancing mold design capabilities, casting technology, and inspection and quality management systems. Given magnesium's flammability and processing challenges, safety measures and technology transfer of manufacturing expertise are critical to maintaining profitability. The company will advance technology transfer through education and training and adapt to diverse manufacturing methods. On the financial side, while maintaining an equity ratio of 30% or higher, the company will combine borrowing and preferred stock financing while considering foreign exchange and procurement costs. Targeting a dividend payout ratio of approximately 20%, the company will balance technology and capital investment while remaining mindful of shareholder returns.