Message from the President

President

The environment surrounding us is becoming increasingly uncertain. Against the backdrop of Climate Change, shifts in energy systems, and the advancement of the digital society, companies are expected more than ever to create new value by addressing social issues and to play a leading role in the realization of a sustainable society.

Amid these changes, the NGK Group formulated its Long-term Management Plan in May 2026. Looking ahead to 2035, we will strengthen the profitability of our existing businesses and secure the resources needed to fuel future growth. We have positioned the digital society field, including semiconductors and electronic devices, as a core growth driver and will continue expanding these businesses. In the Carbon Neutrality field, we are advancing research and development and building business foundations by leveraging our unique ceramic technologies, with a view toward future social implementation. Through these initiatives, we will further accelerate value creation centered on our unique ceramic technologies.

One symbolic initiative reflecting our commitment to transforming our business portfolio and driving future growth was the corporate name change to NGK Corporation in April 2026. This change represents our strong determination to fundamentally transform both our corporate culture and business structure. We will evolve into a company that proactively takes on challenges rather than passively responding to change, and by concentrating management resources on growth fields, we aim to become a company that is indispensable in the new era.

As we advance these initiatives, dialogue and co-creation with our stakeholders will be more important than ever. By addressing the diverse and increasingly sophisticated needs of our customers and working together to overcome difficult challenges, we will continue creating new value.

We also regard human capital as the foundation of value creation and are fostering an environment in which diverse talent can take on challenges proactively. In a rapidly changing business environment, we are committed to unlocking the potential of each employee while strengthening our organization as a whole.

On the environmental front, we continue to promote energy transition initiatives in our manufacturing processes and reduce greenhouse gas emissions across our entire supply chain.

To ensure the steady execution of these initiatives, strengthening Corporate Governance and enhancing transparency are equally essential. By appropriately managing and disclosing our sustainability-related targets and progress, we will improve the effectiveness of management while deepening trust with our stakeholders.

The NGK Group will continue to address social issues, create value sustainably, and grow together with society.