Texcend Photomask Wins Equity Issuer of the Year at DEALWATCH AWARDS 2025

Texcend Photomask Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and CEO: Teruo Ninomiya; hereinafter "Texcend Photomask") has been awarded "Equity Issuer of the Year" in the equity division at the "DEALWATCH AWARDS 2025," hosted by LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group).

The "DEALWATCH AWARDS" were established in 1995 with the aim of fostering and expanding Japan's capital markets, and to help the "Japanese market further develop as a major global market." This award is selected based on a comprehensive consideration of appropriate pricing in the primary market, price formation after transitioning to the secondary market, contribution to the development of the capital market, and creativity and ingenuity.

Our company received this award in recognition of its growth potential as a global top-share company in the semiconductor photomask sector and its initiatives based on market conditions during its IPO.

■ Reasons for the Award

DealWatch cited the following reasons for our company's award:

・ Possessing the world's top share and high profitability in the semiconductor photomask sector, where demand continues to expand

・ Implementing flexible design in its IPO, such as adopting the S-1 method, in consideration of market conditions

・ Securing new investment commitments and expanding the deal size, initiated by a large-scale stock underwriting

・ Receiving high acclaim as a "globally competitive stock"

■ Comment from Teruo Ninomiya, Representative Director, President and CEO

"We are deeply honored by this award, which is a result of our growth strategy and capital market initiatives being widely recognized. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all investors who have trusted and supported us, and our sincere appreciation to the securities companies that provided various proposals and support during our listing.

Photomasks are an indispensable foundational technology in semiconductor manufacturing, and global demand is expected to continue expanding. Leveraging our cultivated global production system and technological capabilities to the fullest, we will accurately meet expanding demand and contribute to the further development of the semiconductor industry.

At the same time, we will fully commit to technological development, strengthening production capabilities, and expanding our business foundation to consistently meet the expectations of our investors through continuous improvement of corporate value. We kindly ask for your continued support."

■ About Texcend Photomask Inc.

Texcend Photomask Inc. is a company that manufactures and sells photomasks for semiconductors. With its global network and industry-leading technological development capabilities as strengths, it leads the external photomask market and contributes to the development of the semiconductor industry. Furthermore, by utilizing the processing technology cultivated in the photomask business, it is expanding its business domain to include microfabrication products such as nanoimprint molds.

Official Website: https://www.photomask.com/

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