Taiheiyo Cement raises stake in Yakushima Denko, takes control of silicon carbide maker

PUBT · 1d ago
Taiheiyo Cement raises stake in Yakushima Denko, takes control of silicon carbide maker
  • Taiheiyo Cement raised its stake in Yakushima Denko on Aug. 31, 2026, taking the silicon carbide maker into consolidation.
  • Yakushima Denko runs Japan’s only silicon carbide production using electricity from its own hydropower assets.
  • Transaction supports a push into semiconductor-related demand, including materials for wafer cutting and components for manufacturing equipment.
  • Yakushima Denko posted net sales of JPY 5.2 billion for the fiscal year ended March 2026.


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