artience Implements Wage Hike for 4th Consecutive Year, Aims to Maximize Human Capital with Comprehensive Treatment Revision

artience Co., Ltd. (President and CEO Satoru Takashima, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) reached an agreement with the artience Labor Union in the 2026 spring labor-management negotiations to implement a uniform wage improvement of 15,000 yen per union member and a total wage increase of 20,269 yen, including wage revisions, starting with the April 2026 payroll. Along with this, the initial salary will also be uniformly increased by 15,000 yen.

This marks the fourth consecutive year of wage improvement since 2023, bringing the cumulative wage improvement over four years to 53,699 yen. In addition, comprehensive treatment revisions, including welfare benefits and educational training, will be implemented to maximize human capital.

Status of Wage Increases for Union Members

	2026 Revision Amount	Ratio to Basic Salary Before Revision	Cumulative Total for 4 Years: 2023-2026
Total Wage Increase	20,269 yen	5.07%	74,465 yen
Wage Improvement	15,000 yen	3.75%	53,699 yen
Wage Revision	5,269 yen	1.32%	20,776 yen

Initial Salary

Ph.D. Graduate	Master's Graduate	Bachelor's Graduate	Technical College Graduate
334,910 yen	307,510 yen	288,710 yen	269,510 yen

The artience Group upholds 'Management that Respects Individuals' as its Corporate Philosophy and positions human capital as one of its most important assets. We believe that people are the source of value creation, and maximizing the value and capabilities of each employee will ultimately lead to an increase in the corporate value of our entire group.

To date, as part of the human capital strategy in the mid-term management plan 'artience2027', we have launched new HR systems like 'HR canvas', a new education system 'artience growth field', and initiatives to improve employee engagement. To maximize human capital through the creation of innovation by each employee and the improvement of productivity, we will implement comprehensive treatment revisions, which, along with wage increases, form the two wheels of investment in people.

Details of Treatment Revision

Item	Content
Enhancement of Welfare Benefits	Increased points for the cafeteria plan "Be Select" by 20,000 yen equivalent, bringing the annual grant to 90,000 yen equivalent
Review of Various Allowances	Increased separation allowance, revised maximum rental housing allowance
Promotion of Educational Training	Launch of recurrent education program "growth+"
Improvement of Workplace Environment	Establishment of an "External Harassment Consultation Service" as a health support measure

* Welfare benefits apply from July 1, 2026, and others from April 1, 2026.

We will continue to advance human capital strategies that enable each employee to maximize their potential, thereby contributing to the maximization of corporate value for the entire group.

About artience Co., Ltd.

artience Co., Ltd. is a chemical manufacturer founded in 1896 (originally named Toyo Ink Mfg. Co., Ltd.) that develops and proposes fine chemical materials. The company operates in four segments: colorants and functional materials, polymers and coatings, packaging, and printing and information, expanding its reach into fields such as energy, electronics, and bio-healthcare.

As a company that delivers pioneering value to people worldwide with advanced technology, the artience Group strives to create value that resonates with sensibility and realize a rich future. For more details about the artience Group, please visit our website (https://www.artiencegroup.com).