Notice Regarding Acquisition of Shares of Senkushia Co., Ltd. (Subsidiarization)

Overview of the M&A

Noritsu Koki Co., Ltd., following a board resolution on January 15, 2026, decided to acquire all 488,200 shares (100% ownership of voting rights) of Senkushia Co., Ltd. for 69 billion yen (estimated, including advisory fees) to make it a subsidiary. Senkushia holds numerous No.1/Only1 products in the fields of architectural structural components and floor materials, operating critical businesses addressing natural disaster countermeasures, infrastructure deterioration, and capital investment demand in the semiconductor industry. This acquisition is an investment in new domains as set forth in the Medium-Term Management Plan FY30, aiming to expand adjacent areas of the Components & Materials segment and accelerate group growth.

Future Outlook and Financial Strategy

After the share acquisition, Senkushia is scheduled to become a consolidated subsidiary from the first quarter of the fiscal year ending December 2026, with no impact on the performance for the fiscal year ending December 2025. The consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending December 2026 will incorporate this acquisition in the forecast to be announced on February 13. Acquisition funds will be procured through 30 billion yen of cash on hand and 50 billion yen of bridge loans, including repayment of existing borrowings to strengthen the financial base. Additionally, risk hedging will be undertaken by subscribing to warranty insurance, and plans include asset disposals and refinancing.