Kumi Chemical raises first-half outlook, but special losses still weigh
Kumi Chemical now expects first-half revenue of ¥102,900 million and operating profit of ¥10,400 million, well above its December forecast, citing pulled-forward agrochemical shipments and solid chemical-product sales. But a separate notice said a subsidiary's chlorination business will record a ¥514 million impairment and a ¥907 million structural reform cost in the February-to-April quarter. The company left its full-year outlook unchanged while assessing Middle East risks. So the operating story improved sharply, but reported profit still comes with attachments.