January 5, 2026

New Year’s Message from President and CEO (January 2026)

Ichiro Okamoto
President and CEO
Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co., Ltd.

　Happy New Year. GO ANZEN NI*¹ and GO KENKO NI*².
　It is with this message―Safety and Health that I commence each year. Rooted in my heart is an unwavering determination to bring happiness to the colleagues with whom I work. When our colleagues attain happiness, they naturally strive to share it with others. I am firmly confident that these waves of happiness will continue to spread outward.
　To achieve this, the foremost and indispensable condition is that the safety and health of each and every one of you be thoroughly ensured. Upon the foundation of safety and health, your hearts are inspired and you engage proactively in work that is both exciting and rewarding. When these elements are in place, I believe that a sense of happiness is certain to overflow in your hearts.
　This year as well, let us all uphold the principle—Safety and Health Take Priority Over Everything Else. With that in mind, may each of us enjoy a fulfilling and vibrant daily life ahead.

　In terms of reform efforts, over the past seven years we have confronted many challenges—beginning with the sedimentation countermeasures at the Amehata Dam, and extending through the COVID-19 pandemic, quality problems, and the integration of the aluminum foil business.
　With regard to the quality problems, we acknowledged that reinforcing our internal structure was particularly imperative. To this end, we executed a series of decisive measures, including bold organizational reforms.

　We have truly transformed.

　Having addressed various issues, the Group has determined that it has firmly crossed a decisive threshold from the Defensive phase—centered on reviewing and reinforcing the group’s internal structure—into an Aggressive approach dedicated to forward-looking growth. From this point forward, we will place full confidence in our capabilities and, drawing upon the strengths accumulated during the Defensive period, commit ourselves to shifting decisively to advancing Aggressive initiatives in earnest.

　In 2026, as the guiding chart for this Aggressive approach, we will be formulating a new Medium-term Management Plan (MTP) starting in fiscal year 2026.
　This year marks both the conclusion of the 23MTP and, at the same time, the beginning of a new chapter under the forthcoming “26MTP.” With the enthusiasm of everyone in the Group, let us move forward together, breaking through any barriers that stand in our way. Over the past seven years, we have amply demonstrated our strengths through internal reinforcement, and I believe that even greater strengths will be unleashed as we look ahead to the future.

　I am certain that we can achieve this.

　As I often emphasize, reform is not a one-person job. Nor can it be done by just a few passionate individuals. We all share in the struggles, rejoice together, and aim high together, holding high the passionate fire that burns within us. Each of us lights a small flame in our own hearts.
　Under a common direction, even if what one can do alone is small, let us move forward together, step by step with our colleagues.
In closing, this year is a pivotal year in which we will shift decisively to an Aggressive approach, building upon the momentum of our past initiatives.
　There is no future for us in holding on to the “common sense” of the past. Team NLM—Groundbreaking Innovator of Aluminum and Beyond. Let us stand boldly together, unafraid of the obstacles before us.

　Thank you.
　GO ANZEN NI and GO KENKO NI.

*¹ GO ANZEN NI: A greeting that means “To your safety!”
*² GO KENKO NI: A greeting that expresses a wish for mutual health.

Contact

　Contact: Public Relations and Investor Relations, Planning Administration Dept. Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co., Ltd.

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