IHARA CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

Guided by a basic policy of making a real contribution to a better human society through the creation of new technology that matches human needs with environmental concerns, Ihara Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., has, to the present, achieved expansion through production and sales activities centered on development of original technology and synthesis of new chemical products. The Company has played the largest role of which it was capable in various areas of the fine chemicals industry, including agricultural chemicals, intermediates for pharmaceuticals, pesticides and dyes, curing agents for polymers, and a wide range of other fields. With the expertise and track record we have accumulated, in the future we will become even more deeply involved in various fields, striving, as a firm that responds to the demands of the era, to make a contribution to society. As we renew our commitment to assisting in the creation of a richer, more fulfilling society in harmony with nature, we thank all concerned for their understanding and guidance and request their continued support for our efforts in the coming years.