A Big Step Toward a Dream: Jupiter Sangyo and Kadotoku Corporation Jointly Acquire Management Rights of Higashi Kagaku

On February 27, 2026, Jupiter Sangyo Co., Ltd. and Kadotoku Corporation jointly acquired the management rights of Higashi Kagaku Co., Ltd. through a stock transfer. This acquisition is being carried out via a transfer of shares, and the technology, human resources, operational know-how, and relationships of trust with business partners that Higashi Kagaku has built over many years are extremely important assets for both companies (Jupiter Sangyo and Kadotoku Corporation). We will inherit these assets in a more robust form without compromising their value.

While inheriting the technical capabilities, human resources, and quality management systems built by Higashi Kagaku, we will strengthen stable supply, quality improvement, and environmental compliance, moving closer to our dream of "supporting Japanese manufacturing."

Business operations will remain unchanged in principle: - Product supply, terms of trade, pricing, warranties, and after-sales support - Quality control procedures, technical documentation, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) - Operational systems for various certifications - Employee structure, locations, facilities, and manufacturing/quality management operations

We will continue stable operations under the same structure as before to ensure no impact on our business partners.

With this opportunity, we will focus on strengthening the following initiatives: 1. Strengthening the stable supply system 2. Advancing quality and safety management 3. Expanding the product lineup 4. Strengthening regulatory compliance (environmental certification, traceability, etc.)

About Higashi Kagaku Co., Ltd. - A high-performance materials manufacturer that develops plastic additives and functional materials for UV and surface treatment based on proprietary molecular design and reaction control technology. They provide solutions that simultaneously enhance durability, transparency, and processability to industries such as automotive parts and construction materials. - They offer carpet compounds tailored to specific applications, utilizing diverse materials for emulsion latex for carpets, including natural rubber, SBR, NBR, EVA, acrylate, and PVC. - They also develop additives for these latexes, such as fillers, cross-linking agents, stabilizers, tackifiers, softeners, and colorants, according to your requirements. - [Contact] Higashi Kagaku Co., Ltd., Fujiwara/Yoshimura (TEL: 072-949-0991)

Future Outlook We will continue to support Japanese manufacturing, develop new products together with our business partners, and strive to ensure our products are used by customers around the world.

About Us Company Name: Kadotoku Corporation Established: 1993, Habikino City, Osaka Prefecture Representative: Motohiko Itano Business Overview: Sales and import/export of industrial chemicals. Sales and import/export of paints, synthetic resins, inks, and their raw materials. "Reliable 'proposal capability' that embodies needs on behalf of the customer; chemistry is born from encounters." URL: https://kadotoku.co.jp/ Inquiry Form: https://kadotoku.co.jp/contact-us/

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