Nichimo Co., Ltd. Acquires 'a-2' Short-Term Credit Rating

Nichimo Co., Ltd., headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo, announced that it has acquired its first-ever short-term credit rating of 'a-2' from Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I), effective May 15, 2026. The primary objective of obtaining this rating is to enhance the company's credibility in the market by having a third-party organization objectively evaluate its financial condition and creditworthiness. Moving forward, Nichimo intends to use this milestone to diversify its funding methods, establish an agile and stable capital procurement system, and further strengthen its financial foundation.