Brand Value Growth Rate Increases by 20% YoY; Ranked for 11 Consecutive Years Since 2016; Earns No. 1 Evaluation Among Japanese Drugstores in 2026

Under the corporate philosophy of 'Creating the common sense of the future and changing people's lives', MatsukiyoCocokara & Co. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; President: Kiyoo Matsumoto) operates over 3,600 drugstores and dispensing pharmacies across all 47 prefectures in Japan and 98 stores in 6 overseas regions, mainly in Asia (as of the end of December 2025). Its brand 'Matsumotokiyoshi' has ranked 63rd in the 'Best Japan Brands 2026', a brand value ranking of Japanese brands published by Interbrand, the world's largest branding consultancy. In 2026, we were once again evaluated as the number one brand among Japanese drugstores. In this ranking, the brand value of 'Matsumotokiyoshi' expanded significantly from $627 million last year to $752 million, marking its 11th consecutive year on the list. Furthermore, the brand value growth rate from the previous year was +20%. ■ Main Evaluation Comments from Interbrand Regarding the Reasons for Evaluation The Matsumotokiyoshi brand recorded a substantial 20% growth year-on-year. Compared to its first appearance in the ranking in 2016, its brand value has grown approximately 3.4 times over 10 years. The significant increase in product development through joint projects with other companies last year clearly demonstrated the presence of the Matsumotokiyoshi brand and the PB 'matsukiyo' brand, which celebrated its 10th anniversary, symbolizing that it has become an even more attractive entity for business partners and consumers. In addition to opening a new flagship store in Ginza as a place for experiences that go beyond the conventional drugstore framework, it is strongly advancing by driving business through the brand, spreading '! wow' domestically and internationally, such as expanding into Malaysia. ■ About 'Best Japan Brands 2026' The 'Best Japan Brands 2026' ranking uses the same evaluation method as 'Best Global Brands,' a global brand value ranking published annually by Interbrand since 2000. By comparing the values of leading global brands and Japanese brands on the same scale, it examines brand value as a business asset based on global standards. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) data is introduced and analyzed to evaluate not only the value a brand provides to its customers but also its activities regarding its role and responsibility towards current and future society. Interbrand 'Best Japan Brands 2026' Ranking https://www.interbrandjapan.com/