YUASA BATTERY : บริษัท ยัวซ่าแบตเตอรี่ ประเทศไทย จำกัด (มหาชน)

Message from Chairman

We will be the leader in battery manufacturing
with world-class quality technology.

Tsunenori Yoshimura

Chairman of the Board (Acting)

The past year was shaped by ongoing global uncertainty, cost pressures, and rising expectations from customers, regulators, and investors. We have encountered many challenges and changes – yet we accepted them while finding solutions to address the difficulties. In this context, our company remained focused on disciplined execution and long-term value creation. I am pleased to report that in 2025 we delivered solid performance on two strategic priorities: profitability and sustainability.

Strong Financial Performance Through Manufacturing and Sales Excellence
From a financial perspective, our performance in 2025 reflected the resilience and efficiency of our manufacturing and sales operations. We achieved improved profitability through enhanced product offering, productivity gains, and effective cost and resource management. Key drivers included continuous improvement initiatives across our factory, renewal of maintenance-free automotive battery lineup, investments in automation and digital manufacturing systems, improved yield and quality control, and tighter energy and raw material optimization. These actions strengthened margins, supported stable cash flow generation, and reinforced our balance sheet, providing a solid foundation for future investment and growth.

Sustainability Progress and External Recognition
In parallel with financial performance, we made important progress in embedding sustainability into our manufacturing operations and corporate governance. In 2025, our company was included in the SET Sustainability Rating for the first time, marking a significant milestone in our sustainability journey. This recognition reflects the progress we have made in strengthening environmental management, workplace safety, social responsibility, and governance practices across the organization. Operationally, we continued to focus on improving energy efficiency, reducing emissions intensity, minimizing waste, and enhancing responsible sourcing within our supply chain. We also reinforced our commitment to employee safety, skills development, and ethical business conduct, recognizing that sustainable manufacturing depends on strong people and strong processes.

Enhancing Transparency and Alignment with Global Standards
Looking ahead, we remain committed to improving transparency and aligning our disclosures with internationally recognized standards. As part of this commitment, the Company will transition to the FTSE Russell ESG Scores framework for public sustainability disclosure starting in 2026. This transition represents an important step in strengthening the consistency, comparability, and credibility of our ESG reporting for investors and stakeholders. It will also support continuous improvement by benchmarking our performance against global peers and best practices.

Profitability and Sustainability: A Reinforcing Strategy

Our experience continues to demonstrate that profitability and sustainability are mutually reinforcing. Efficiency improvements reduce costs and environmental impact. Strong governance and responsible practices enhance operational stability and stakeholder trust. Together, these factors contribute to a more resilient and competitive manufacturing business.

Looking Forward
As we move into the coming years, we will remain focused on disciplined growth, operational excellence, and responsible manufacturing. We will continue investing in modern production capabilities, advancing our sustainability performance aiming for the next milestone, and adapting proactively to evolving market and regulatory expectations. I would like to thank our employees for their dedication, our customers and partners for their trust, and our shareholders for their continued support. Together, we are building a manufacturing company that delivers strong financial performance today, while creating sustainable value for the future.