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Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation surges in afternoon session on plans to spin off petrochemical business for potential merger

Mon May 25, 2026 1:49 pm JST Catalyst

Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation <4188> shares surged in afternoon trading. Around 1:30 p.m. on Monday, the company announced that its subsidiary, Mitsubishi Chemical, is exploring a spin-off of its basic chemicals business, centered on petrochemicals, targeted for fiscal 2027, fueling buying interest. Post-spin-off, the company aims to enhance competitiveness through consolidation and reorganization, leading structural transformation and green initiatives within the chemical industry. Amid an increasingly challenging business environment for the petrochemical sector, the company concluded that reforms, including industry-wide reorganization and mergers, are essential.

Source: MINKABU PRESS

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