Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to frequently asked questions from shareholders and investors
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- Q:When was Hitachi Chemical Co., Ltd. established?
- A:Hitachi Chemical Co., Ltd. was established in 1962 andbegan its operations in 1963 with the transfer of the business assetsthe Chemical Products Division of Hitachi, Ltd.
- Q:When was the stock first listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchangeand Osaka Securities Exchange?
- A:It was first listed on the second section of both exchangesin October 1970 and on the first section in August 1971.
- Q:What is the ticker symbol number?
- A:Hitachi Chemical Co., Ltd.'s ticker symbol number is 4217.
- Q:How many shares make up a single trading unit?
- A:Our stock is traded in units of 100 shares.
- Q:Who is Hitachi Chemical Co., Ltd.'s stock transfer agent?
- A:The principal office is TokyoSecurities Transfer Agent Co., Ltd. In addition, the head office and branch offices of The Chuo Mitsui Trust and Banking Co., Ltd. serve as intermediary offices.
- Q:What are the distribution dates for stock dividends?
- A:Distribution dates are March 31 for year-end dividendsand September 30 for interim dividends.
- Q:Do you offer special benefits to shareholders?
- A:At present, we do not.
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- Q:When does Hitachi Chemical's fiscal year end?
- A:Hitachi Chemical's fiscal year ends on March 31.
- Q:When does Hitachi Chemical announce its financial results?
- A:Hitachi Chemical has announced its financial resultsquarterly, in late April, late July, late October and late January. Fora schedule of announcements, please see the IR Calendar.
- Q:How can I view the latest financial results?
- A:Click here to view the latest financial results.
- Q:How can I view Hitachi Chemical's annual report?
- A:Click here to download a PDF version.
- Q:What are Hitachi Chemical's businesses?
- A:Our businesses can be broadly divided into the manufacturingand marketing of electronics-related products, advanced performance products,and housing equipment and environmental facilities.
- Q:Who are your main customers?
- A:Hitachi, Ltd., Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and NEC Corporation,among others.
- Q:What percentage of Hitachi Chemical sales are made to Hitachi. Ltd.?
- A:Sales to Hitachi and its consolidated subsidiaries (excludingourselves and our consolidated subsidiaries) accounted for approximately 5 percent of Hitachi Chemical's consolidated net sales for the most recent fiscal term.
- Q:Who are your main suppliers?
- A:Mitsui & Co., Ltd., Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation and Denki Kagaku Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, among others.