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Corporate Profile

Katsutaro InabataPresident

�e Inabata Group’s Mission is to con�ibute to the development of socie� based on the humanitarian spirit of “ai (love)” and “kei (respect),” which have been the two core values for the company since its incep�on. Our Vision is: “to con�nually evolve, serving clients and socie�, through global opera�ons and mee�ng their changing needs.”

�e forerunner of the Inabata Group was established in Kyoto, in 1890, as an importer and seller of synthe�c dyes. Keeping the chemicals business as its core ac�vi�, Inabata has brought over the expansion into such product areas as elec�onic materials, housing materials, and food. Our history of business expansion has also been a process of developing capabili�es in such func�ons as market development, manufacturing/processing, dis�ibu�on, and �nancing.

Today, the Inabata Group operates more than 60 sites in 18 coun�ies outside of Japan, and overseas sales account for over 50% of consolidated net sales. With our broad and extensive global network and the specialized capabili�es, we will con�nue to provide premium solu�ons to our clients. We �rmly believe that this is our du�, and that it will lead us toward the realiza�on of our Vision.

We look forward to your ongoing support and encouragement over the coming years.

July 1, 2017

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Informa�on & Elec�onics

Life Indus�y

Chemicals

Housing & Eco Materials

Plas�cs

Food

2000 201019901980197019601950

1961Plas�cs Division created

�om Chemicals Division

1963Begins home building materials business through sale of adhesives

1977Enters food business �om sale of corn starch

1959Resumes impor�ng

machinery �om France

Evolving Chemicals Business

1890Inabata Senryotenestablished

In 1890, Inabata originally started as an importer of dye, dyeing technology, and dyeing and weaving machines. Since that �me, Inabata has expanded its business domain, with a primary focus on the chemicals business. �e machine division, which moved �om dyeing and weaving machines to vacuum devices, would later become the Informa�on & Elec�onics divisions. �e Plas�cs Division, originally created �om the Chemicals Division, expanded business develop-ment overseas while s�engthening processing opera�ons. �e company’s Housing Materials Division, which started with the sale of adhesives for plywood and advanced in the housing material and carpen�y indus�y, is now the Housing & Eco Materials Division. It is engaged in the sale of home building materials, housing equipment, and other similar products. Sale of corn starch by the Chemicals Division provided Inabata the opportuni� to also advance into the food indus�y. Later, the Food Division was combined with the life science business of the Chemicals Division, resul�ng in the crea�on of the Life Indus�y Division.

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Manufacturing / processing baseCustomer’s voiceMarke�ngProduct exper�se

Detailed local knowledge (Micro informa�on)

Market �ends Coun�y informa�on(law, taxa�on)

Poli�cal situa�on

Comprehensive knowledge(Macro informa�on)

Trading Company with Wide Range of Capabili�es

Inabata’s s�ength lies in its power of gathering informa�on and various solu�ons provided by experts. Comprehensive or macro informa�on is collected through Inabata’s global �ading network and detailed or micro informa�on through the group’s manufacturing and processing func�ons. We respond to a varie� of clients’ needs with our highly specialized knowledge of products and materials, market �ends, laws such as on tax and du�es, and poli�cal situa�on. In addi�on to o�ering innova�ve ideas, our service includes manufacturing and processing, logis�cs, risk management and �nance.

Our s�ength

People with exper�seand informa�on

gathering capabili�

Providing various solu�onsbased on real �me facts

Accommoda�ng customers’ precise

needs

Logis�cs

Riskmanagement

Manufacturing / processing

Productdevelopment

Finance

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Gurgaon

Indonesia

Philippines�ailandMyanmar

Vietnam

Malaysia

Singapore

Ha NoiHai Phong

Da Nang

Ho Chi Minh Ci�

Bangkok

Yangon

JakartaSurabaya

Kuala Lumpur

PenangJohor

India

Turkey

Chennai Binan

Istanbul

Trading CompanyManufacturing /Processing base

Southeast Asia / India / Turkey

In Southeast Asia, India, and Turkey, Inabata is focused on the development of its plas�cs, chemicals, informa�on & elec�onics, and life indus�y business �elds.

- Plas�cs: Inabata procures and sells plas�cs for automobile and motorcycle, home elec�ic appliance, OA (o�ce automa�on), packaging material and beverage indus�ies. It is also ac�ve in the sale of �lm and sheet products throughout the region, as well as export to Japan.

- Informa�on & elec�onics: Sale of printer materials and LCD materials to home elec�ic appliance and OA indus�ies.

- Chemicals: Sale of resin materials to resin manufacturers, rubber materials and addi�ves to auto indus�y.

- Life indus�y: Local processing of marine products for export to Japan.- Housing indus�y: Sale of materials to Japanese housing equipment manufacturers

opera�ng in the region and shipment of aluminum products to Japan.

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Taiwan

South Korea

JapanBeijing

Hong Kong

Guangzhou

Dongguan

HsinchuTaipei

TaichungTainan

Shanghai

Wuxi

NanjingHefei

Qingdao

DalianTianjin

Chengdu

China

Ningbo

Xiamen

Shenzhen

Tokyo

NagoyaOsaka

Matsumoto

Kirishima

ChongqingWuhan

Seoul

Northeast Asia / Japan

In Northeast Asia, u�lizing its network spread across 22 ci�es throughout China, Taiwan, and South Korea, Inabata is con�nually developing and expanding its informa�on & elec�onics, plas�cs, chemicals, and life indus�y business �elds.

- Informa�on & elec�onics: Sale of materials for polarizing �lms used for LCDs, di�user plates, alignment layer materials, elec�onic parts for LCD backlight units, and LED materials and devices.

- Plas�cs: Sale of commodi�es and high-performance resins to the motor vehicle, home elec�ic appliance, o�ce automa�on (OA), environmental and medical indus�ies, as well as the sale of various resin compounds produced within the Inabata Group.

- Chemicals: Sale of resin materials to the encapsulant indus�y, sale of rubber materials and special� chemicals to the auto indus�y. �e company also sells various dyes and dyeing auxiliaries u�lizing its R&D facili�. Shanghai Inabata Fine Chemical is involved in the processing of coa�ng materials designed for use in the auto, mobile phone, and personal computer indus�ies.

- Life Indus�y: Import and export of agricultural and marine products u�lizing Inabata's global network, as well as sale of Chilean wines to mainland China. In Tianjin, in response to the increased awareness in food safe�, we market �aceable Aus�alian hay to major Chinese dairy products manufacturers.

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United States

Mexico

Brazil

New York

Los Angeles

Queretaro

Novato

Sao Paulo

De�oit

Silao


�e Americas

In the Americas, Inabata is looking to expand its informa�on & elec�on-ics, plas�cs, chemicals, and life indus�y �elds to North, Cen�al and South America. Led by Mexico, coun�ies such as Brazil, Chile and Peru are s�ategically signi�cant in Cen�al and South America.

- Informa�on & elec�onics: Sale of LCDs, solar cells, semiconductors, as well as sale of special� chemicals, dyes and pigments to the imaging indus�y.

- Plas�cs: Sale of commodi� resins and high-performance resins to the home elec�ic appliance and auto indus�ies. In Mexico, in addi�on to a �ading func�on, we operate a resin compounding, and crane business. We also o�er a wide range of services predominately targe�ng the automo�ve indus�y.

- Life indus�y: Import/export and sale of intermediates, ac�ve ingredients, and prepara�ons to the pharmaceu�cal indus�y. In the food business, Inabata is involved in the sale of �esh and �ozen �uit, such as blueberries, and various �ozen marine products, including �sh used for making sushi designed for restaurants and the ready-made meal indus�y.

In Brazil, we are developing a plas�cs and chemical business primarily targe�ng the auto, elec�onics, and food indus�ies.

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Germany

France

U.K.

Paris

DusseldorfNormandy

Birmingham

UAE Dubai


Europe

In Europe, Inabata focuses on the �ne chemical, environment and energy, auto, LCD, and semiconductor segments, making full use of its mobili� and unique features.

- Informa�on & elec�onics: Inabata provides inkjet ingredients, semiconductor materials, indus�ial �lters, photovoltaic materials, fuel cells, elec�olyzers for hydrogen genera�on, and high-performance �lms.

- Life indus�y: Inabata’s French subsidiary, Pharmasynthese S.A.S., is involved in the research & development, manufacture, and sale of ingredients for pharmaceu�cal and cosme�c products and chemicals for elec�onic materials. Inabata is also engaged in the sale of food in Europe and the Middle East, mainly dealing in �ozen food.

- Plas�cs: Sale of high-performance and commodi� resin for auto and home elec�ic appliances.Inabata Europe created a branch in Dubai to expand the sale of environmental and energy related ma-terials, chemicals, informa�on & elec�onics, as well as food.

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PT. IK Precision IndonesiaJakarta, INDONESIAMolding and processing of synthe�c resins

SIK Color (M) Sdn. Bhd.Johor, MALAYSIACompounding of resins

Hi-Tech Rubber Products Co., Ltd.Ayu�haya, THAILANDMolding and processing of rubber products

SIK Vietnam Co., Ltd.Hai Phong, VIETNAMCompounding of resins

PT. S-IK IndonesiaJakarta, INDONESIACompounding of resins

Apple Film Co., Ltd.Bangkok, THAILANDManufacturing of plas�c �lms

SIK (�ailand) Ltd.Bangkok, THAILANDCompounding of resins

IK Plas�c Compound Phils. Inc.Binan, PHILIPPINESCompounding of resins

Apple Film Da Nang Co., Ltd.Da Nang, VIETNAMManufacturing of plas�c �lms

PT. Inabata Crea�on IndonesiaJakarta, INDONESIAProcessing of grip tape for racket sports

Southeast Asia

Manufacturing and Processing Bases

Inabata operates its own manufacturing/processing bases in and out of Japan to complement our business as a �ading company. Being involved in the manufacturing process and interac�ng directly with customers allows us to understand and respond accurately to the vast array of customer needs �om a manufacturer's perspec�ve.

Why Inabata operates manufacturing/processing bases

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Shanghai Inabata Fine Chemical Co., Ltd.Shanghai, CHINAProcessing of coa�ng materials

Pharmasynthese S.A.S.Normandy, FRANCEManufacturing of �ne chemicals

Inabata Indus�y & Trade (Dalian F.T.Z.) Co., Ltd.Dalian, CHINACompounding of resins

Sanyo-IK Color (DG) Ltd.Dongguan, CHINACompounding of resins

Manufacturing / Processing Base

Inabata Group'sTrading Func�on

Suppliers

Customers

Real TimeFacts

Me�culousService

Manufacturing / Processing Base

Europe

Northeast Asia �e Americas Japan

Kansai Kobunshi Co., Ltd.Yamato-Koriyama, NaraManufacturing of plas�c �lms

Ikkoen Co., Ltd.Sakai, OsakaProcessing and sale of marine products

Taiyo Plas�cs Co., Ltd.Hasuda, SaitamaManufacturing of plas�c �lms

N・I・C Co., Ltd.Joso, IbarakiProcessing and sale of �lm products

IK Plas�c Compound Mexico, S.A. de C.V.Silao, MEXICOCompounding of resins

I & P Co., Ltd.Osaki, MiyagiMolding and processing of synthe�c resins

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Masahiro SugiyamaDirector, Execu�ve O�cer General Manager, Informa�on & Elec�onics Div. I

Informa�on & Elec�onics Division I provides services to a wide array of

customers all over the world. We supply materials such as polarizing �lms and

elec�onic parts for LCD backlight units, encapsulant for LEDs, and materials

for special use tape for LCDs. Our customers are mainly the �at panel display

(FPD) indus�y centering on liquid crystals/OLEDs, as well as the LED indus�y.

Our major s�engths are the proposal-based business based on rich informa�on

and exper�se, as well as the solid record of building supply chains and o�ering

various processing services. In addi�on to further s�engthening customer

rela�ons in Japan, we are aiming to expand business with overseas manufacturers

such as in China, Taiwan, and South Korea, in LCD, OLED (organic light

emi�ng diode) �elds.

While businesses related to LCDs and LEDs remain as our mains�eam, against

this backdrop, we will con�nue to seek opportuni�es beyond informa�on

technology like healthcare and medicine. We believe innova�on can be

achieved through collabora�on with our client networks.

Informa�on & Elec�onics I

Exploring new business beyond FPD

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Sales Department IComprehensive support for clients worldwide, u�lizing our unique supply chain.

Products Polarizing �lms, materials for polarizing �lms, alignment layer materials, materials for touch screen, chemical products for LCD manufacturing process, materials and equipment for OLEDs

Business ac�vi�es

Sales Department IISale of encapsulant for LEDs, equipment for OLEDs, and various other products. Sales Department II is also expanding into other �elds, such as the healthcare and medical sectors.

Products Encapsulant for LEDs, materials for special use tape, equipment for FPD / OLEDs, equipment and �lm processing, services and products for medical care, agriculture-related products

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Jiro HirakiGeneral Manager,Informa�on & Elec�onics Div. II

Informa�on & Elec�onics Division II o�ers materials such as resins, colorants

and addi�ves used for toners by clients in the elec�ophotography indus�y. We

provide clients in the inkjet printer indus�y with dyes, addi�ves, and �lm

products used for ink car�idges. To the elec�onic materials indus�y, we

provide various materials. We are working closely with Inabata Group

companies throughout the world to provide customers with a wide varie� of

services, including dis�ibu�on management.

By leveraging our specialized knowledge and u�lizing our global network, we

are s�iving to expand into �elds with growth poten�al, such as the medical,

auto and agricultural sectors. I am looking forward to turning such business

into the next pillars of the division.

Informa�on & Elec�onics II

Serving elec�ophotography, imaging and inkjet printer indus�ies

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Sales Department ISale of materials for toners and materials for peripheral components to the elec�ophotography indus�y. Sale of 3D printer-related products and �lm-related materials.

Products Resin, colorants, addi�ves, alumina, �tanium oxide, silicone, lubricants, �laments for 3D printers, �lm materials, coa�ng materials

Sales Department IISale of materials for ink and materials for peripheral components to the inkjet printer indus�y.

Products Colorants, addi�ves, solvents, resins, �lm products, �lters, molded components

Sales Department IIISale of materials for elec�onic materials indus�y mainly focused on imaging. Sale of materials and equipments to auto and aircra� indus�ies. Sale of materials related to life science.

Products Addi�ves, coa�ng materials, photoresist materials, resin, �lm subs�ates and decora�ve �lms, alumina, pharmaceu-�cal ingredients

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Katsutoshi TanakaGeneral Manager,Informa�on & Elec�onics Div. III

Informa�on & Elec�onics Division III is the vehicle through which Inabata

expands business primarily in the solar cell/secondary ba�ery and semiconductor

indus�ies. We o�er innova�ve solu�ons, supported by our unrivalled exper�se,

that include supplying raw and processing materials, manufacturing and tes�ng

devices, and a large varie� of products. Furthermore, we make utmost e�orts to

meet customer needs, u�lizing our extensive global network that makes it

possible to source op�mum materials, and vendor managed inventory (VMI)

services based on years of experience in logis�cs management.

We will con�nue to focus on clean energy �elds with growth poten�als, such as

solar cells and secondary ba�eries, and increase our lineup. We will also

expand our lithium-ion ba�ery proto�pe evalua�on business. Furthermore,

our division is focused on LEDs, printed circuit boards with high thermal

conduc�vi�, elec�olyzers for hydrogen genera�on, low power enterprise

servers, power management integrated circuits (power ICs), as well as similar

businesses that are expected to witness market growth.

While s�engthening the rela�onship with exis�ng customers, we plan to further

globalize our businesses, and always aim to become the best solu�ons provider.

Informa�on & Elec�onics III

Providing clean energy solu�ons focusing on ba�ery business

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Sales Department ISale of materials for energy related �elds such as energy crea�on and energy storage. Producing and evalua�ng lithium-ion ba�ery proto�pes under consignment. Sale of various indus�ial products.

Products Solar cell materials, solar cell modules, elec�olyzers for hydrogen genera�on, low power enterprise servers, print-ed circuit boards with high thermal conduc�vi� for LEDs or elec�onic devices, lithium-ion ba�eries, the produc�on of lithium-ion ba�ery proto�pes under consignment and the evalua�on of materials for lithium-ion ba�eries, mate-rials for capacitors and condensers, indus�ial �lms

Sales Department IISupply of materials used to make semiconductors, LEDs, FPDs. Sale of produc�on/inspec�on equipment. Provision of a wide varie� of services including produc�on/inspec�on of devices under consignment.

Products Supply of mask blanks and materials used in exposure processes, packaging appearance inspec�on devices, and inspec�on service under consignment of LEDs. Supply of various processing materials

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Yoshiya OdaExecu�ve O�cer General Manager, Chemicals Div.

Chemicals Division provides high-performance materials for the auto parts,

�re, and elec�onic materials indus�ies, and materials and addi�ves for the

plas�cs, rubber, and tex�le indus�ies. We also sell various resins and coa�ng

materials to the paint, ink, adhesives, and paper indus�ies.

In Japan, we have two unique subsidiaries related to the Chemicals Division:

Inabata Fine Tech Co., Ltd., a �ading company which handles products that

require exper�se, such as dyes; and Inabata Nanodax, Co., Ltd., a provider of

plas�c compounds reinforced with glass wool.

Overseas, we have subsidiaries related to our division, such as Shanghai Inabata

Fine Chemical Co., Ltd. in China, which produces hardeners for urethane

paints. In �ailand, Hi-Tech Rubber Products Co., Ltd. manufactures various

kinds of molded rubber products. Such a�liates allow us to supply customers

around the world with the materials that they need.

Our aim is to be a �ading company always able to sa�sfy customer needs, with a

special focus on the supply of auto parts and various kinds of coa�ng materials.

Chemicals

Focusing on global expansion of auto parts, auto parts materials, and coa�ng materials

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Sales Department IProvision of high-performance chemicals to a wide-range of indus�ies, including the auto parts and elec�onic materials indus�ies. Sale of materials and addi�ves for the plas�cs, rubber and tex�le indus�ies.

Products Various silicones (resins, rubber, oil, gel, etc.), resin materials, resin addi�ves, various rubbers, elastomer and its materials, func�onal �ber (aramid �ber, etc.) and its materials, materials for photoresists, materials for elec�onics materials

Sales Department IISupply of a varie� of resins, and coa�ng materials for the paint, ink, adhesives, and paper indus�ies.

Products Ni�ocellulose (Nobel NC products), various resins (urethane, epoxy, acryl, silicone, �uorine, etc.) resin materials, viscosi� modi�ers (Elemen�s products), pigment dispersers, various pigments, various starches, inorganic chemicals, paper-making related chemicals, chemicals for paper manufacturing process, various �lms

Business Development DepartmentDevelopment and support of new businesses such as those related to Inabata Nanodax Co., Ltd. and auto parts sales, as well as business related to building social in�as�ucture such as roads and sewage systems.

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Yasuyuki FujimotoGeneral Manager,Life Indus�y Div.

Life Indus�y Division o�ers materials for pharmaceu�cals, insect repellents, insec�-

cides, air �esheners and deodorants, as well as seafood and farm produce. We aim to

become a “total solu�on provider” (TSP) by having expert sta� with �eld-speci�c

knowledge in order to respond to a wide varie� of customer needs, �om sourcing mate-

rials for pharmaceu�cals, pes�cides and food �om anywhere in the world, to o�ering

organic synthesis under consignment, pharmaceu�cal dis�ibu�on, regenera�ve medica-

�on (advanced medica�on), as well as the planning and development of household items.

Our overseas a�liates involved in the life indus�y sector are Pharmasynthese

S.A.S., a French �rm involved in the development and manufacture of chemi-

cals for pharmaceu�cal intermediates and elec�onic materials, and DNI Group,

LLC, a U.S. based company that engages in the sale of marine products used for

Japanese cuisine. �ey have con�ibuted to our global business management by

collabora�ng with Inabata’s worldwide network of a�liates. In addi�on, we

have been expanding agricultural business �om our base in Hokkaido.

Our goal is to con�ibute to making people’s lives healthy and comfortable by

u�lizing the Inabata Group’s global network.

Life Indus�y

Pursuing healthy, comfortable lifes�les

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Life Science DepartmentWorldwide procurement of materials for home products and pharmaceu�cals in a wide range of healthcare scenarios. Providing a total solu�on to establish supply chain for various products.

Products Ac�ve pharmaceu�cal ingredients (APIs) and intermediates for clinical phase and commercial, synthe�c reagents and catalysts, ac�ve ingredients for insect repellents and insec�cides, intermediates for agricultural chemicals, materials for laundry detergents, air �esheners and deodorants, materials for cosme�cs and beau� goods, other �ne chemicals

Food DepartmentSupply of safe, secure marine and agricultural products while o�ering �aceabili� for consumers and market informa�on for suppliers. Cul�va�on of taro in Vietnam and blueberries in Hokkaido, Japan, as well as crea�ng new business models for future agriculture.

Products Shrimps, sea urchins, conger eels, eels, squids, blueberries, s�awberries, pineapples, aloes, mangoes, �uit juice (e.g., white peach, lemon, grape), �ozen vegetables (e.g., spinach, taro, pumpkin)

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Noriomi YasueDirector, Execu�ve O�cerGeneral Manager,Plas�cs Div. I

Plas�cs Division I o�ers high-performance plas�cs and related materials to the

automobile, motorcycle, home elec�ic appliance, and OA equipment

indus�ies. We also supply plas�cs for daily goods and materials for the

cons�uc�on indus�y.

In Asia and Mexico, we operate eight resin compounding facili�es, providing

comprehensive support worldwide �om selec�on of materials to processing. �ere

are plas�cs specialists working at Inabata’s global a�liates and through their

collabora�on, Inabata is capable of providing professional services on a global scale.

In addi�on to resin compounding, Inabata features manufacturers within the group

that possess outstanding development capabili�es and unique technologies.

U�lizing such manufacturing and technical exper�se, Inabata is capable of crea�ng

alliances, forming mergers, and bringing together businesses of diverse �elds.

Our employees possess a high level of exper�se which allows us to make

sugges�ons that deal with environmental, safe�, and other issues, as well as

create new plans. In this way, we hope to con�nue serving as a partner and

always provide crea�ve solu�ons and foster mutual growth with our customers.

Plas�cs I

Partners in providing crea�ve solu�ons for mutual development

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Annual produc�on capaci� of resin compounds (MT/Y)


Polymer DepartmentSale of plas�cs, molded plas�c products and related materials to the general merchandise, sundry, architectural component, and healthcare indus�ies.

Products Commodi� plas�cs, synthe�c rubber, plas�cizer, various compounds and addi�ves

High Performance Plas�cs Departments I, II, IIISale of high-performance plas�cs, with such proper�es as high s�ength and heat/chemical resistance, to the auto-mobile, motorcycle, home elec�ic appliance, OA equip-ment, and elec�onic component indus�ies.

Products Engineering plas�cs, resin molded products, plas-�cs components

Business Development DepartmentProvision of manufacturing solu�ons, �om material selec-�on, specialized molding techniques, to produc�on of goods.

China52,200MT/Y

Vietnam36,000MT/Y

�ailand38,400MT/Y

Malaysia21,600MT/Y

Indonesia37,200MT/Y

Mexico15,000MT/Y

Philippines10,800MT/Y

211,200MT/Y 7 coun�ies 8 loca�ons. As of April 1, 2017

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Tomohisa SasakiGeneral Manager,Plas�cs Div. II

Plas�cs Division II works at every stage of the product manufacturing process for all

�pes of �lm and sheet products, �om planning and selec�ng materials, to manufac-

turing and packaging �nished goods. Examples of products that these materials are

used in include general-use products such as plas�c shopping bags and garbage bags

made �om polyethylene, value added packaging materials such as retort food packs,

food �ays, plas�c �le folders, and molded sheet products used for spor�ng goods.

In Japan, there are two in�a�on �lm manufacturers related to our division, with

one company involved in �lm prin�ng and processing, and one �rm which handles

the sale of �lm products. Outside Japan, we operate factories in �ailand, Vietnam

and Indonesia. U�lizing the capabili�es of our group companies, we have estab-

lished an integrated sales system that o�ers everything �om material supply to pro-

cessing and molding. �e abili� to provide a complete package of business solu-

�ons to our customers is a special characteris�c and s�ength of the Inabata Group.

In order to serve as both a “comprehensive packaging planner” and the best partner for

customers in the indus�ial �lm indus�y, we are always an�cipa�ng what will happen

�ve to ten years ahead, and making concerted e�orts to create new value on a daily basis.

Plas�cs II

Comprehensive packaging planner in packaging / indus�ial �lm indus�y

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Indus�ial Materials DepartmentSale of polyole�n resins, �lm products and eco-�iendly products.

Products Polyole�n resin, PE �lm products, indus�ial materials, packaging materials

Film & Performance Materials DepartmentSale of �lm materials for food packaging. Sale of �lm materials/processed �lms for indus�ial use.

Products Laminate �lms, laminate products, indus�ial �lms, nylon and other �lm materials, composite nonwoven fabrics and others

Sheet & Molding Materials DepartmentSale of sheets and molded sheet products. Sale of spor�ng goods and materials.

Products PP/PS/PET materials, sheets and molded products, grip tapes for tennis/badminton rackets and baseball bats, vibra�on absorbing materials for tennis rackets and sport accessories

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Yutaka TakahashiGeneral Manager,Housing & Eco Materials Div.

�e Housing & Eco Materials Division is responsible for the sale of building materials and

housing equipment, and related materials such as lumbers, laminated �mbers, wooden

boards, chemicals including adhesives, and resins.

By developing an integrated business fully responsible for all stages of the produc�on process,

�om supplying materials to the manufacture and dis�ibu�on of end products, we s�ive to

provide products that are convenient, �aceable, and safe. We are also working to use cer��ed

forest products to expand our eco-�iendly recyclable wood and wooden board businesses.

Japan-based residen�al cons�uc�on companies, building material manufacturers and home

equipment manufacturers are ac�vely developing their business in China and Southeast Asia.

In addi�on to �ade with Japan, we are aiming to expand our business in those regions by

u�lizing our global network and collabora�ng with local enterprises. Furthermore, we will

also be focusing on the sale of materials for non-housing sectors and energy-related business,

such as biomass and solar power genera�on.

Amid constantly changing market needs, we will s�ive to remain a company valued and

�usted by our customers.

Housing & Eco Materials

Providing eco-�iendly products through integrated business

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Interna�onal A�airs DepartmentLiaising with overseas markets, support for companies moving abroad, and developing business related to building social in�as�ucture.

Products Imported lumbers (European and American raw wood and lumbers) Fiberboards (par�cle boards, medium-densi� �berboards) Materials for building social in�as�ucture

Housing Materials DepartmentSale of par�cle boards, lumbers, laminated �mbers, building materials, and plas�c products for housing manufacturers and building materials manufacturers.

Products Imported lumbers (laminated �mbers, �ooring products, wood chips) Domes�c lumbers (laminated �mbers) Wooden boards (par�cle boards, medium-densi� �berboards) Building materials (interior/exterior housing equipment,

plas�c/metal products for housing)

Eco Materials DepartmentSale of materials and semi-�nished/�nished products primarily to housing equipment manufacturers worldwide.

Products Chemicals (various adhesives, materials for insula�on, FRP materials, urethane materials, etc.)

Resin materials (PP, PS, ABS, PVC, PA, etc.) Molded products (bath tub parts, washstand parts, PC boards,

PS boards, aluminum products, etc.) Wood products (�oors, stairs, interior ��ngs) Bathrooms, kitchens, toilets, washstands, etc. Solar photovoltaics Dryers (high �equency dryers, microwave dryers)

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　 Inabata Korea & Co., Ltd. Seoul Import/export and sale of elec�onic materials　 Taiwan Inabata Sangyo Co., Ltd. Hsinchu (Taiwan) Import/export and sale of elec�onic materials, semiconductor-related equipment and chemicals　 IK Plas�c Compound Mexico, S.A. de C.V. Silao (Mexico) Compounding of resins　 Inabata Mexico, S.A. de C.V. Queretaro (Mexico) Sale of synthe�c resins, food and chemicals　 NH Inabata, S. de R.L. de C.V. Queretaro (Mexico) Installa�on, dis�ibu�on and maintenance of overhead �avelling cranes　 DNI Group, LLC Novato (California, U.S.A.) Import/export and sale of food　 Inabata America Corp. New York Import/export and sale of chemicals, elec�onic materials, food and synthe�c resins　 Inabata Europe GmbH Dusseldorf (Germany) Import/export and sale of elec�onic materials, chemicals and synthe�c resins　 Inabata France S.A.S. Paris（suburb） Import/export and sale of chemicals　 Pharmasynthese S.A.S. Normandy Manufacturing of �ne chemicals　 Inabata UK Ltd. Birmingham（suburb） Import/export and sale of elec�onic materials, chemicals and synthe�c resins

Equi�-method a�liates　 Ulvac Coa�ng Corp. Chichibu, Saitama Manufacturing of elec�onics and op�cal indus�ial materials　 NI Packs Co., Ltd. Inashiki, Ibaraki Prin�ng and molding of plas�c packages　 Clean Assist Co., Ltd. Tokyo Sale of plas�c �lms and plas�c sundries　 Maruishi Chemical Trading Co., Ltd. Osaka Sales of chemicals

Other major a�liates　 Aikei Farms Shakotan Co., Ltd. Shakotan, Hokkaido Produc�on and sale of agricultural products　 Aikei Farms Yoichi Co., Ltd. Yoichi, Hokkaido Produc�on and sale of agricultural products　 Inabata Optech Co., Ltd. Kawasaki, Kanagawa Research and development, manufacturing and sale of encapsulants for op�cal semiconductor devices　 Inabata Nanodax Co., Ltd. Chuo-ku, Tokyo Development, produc�on and sale of plas�c compounds 　 Kobe Wellness Science Co., Ltd. Chuo-ku, Kobe Development, manufacturing and sale of healthcare products　 Inabata India Private Ltd. Delhi (suburb) Import/export and sale of synthe�c resins, elec�onic materials and chemicals　 Tianjin Inabata Trading Co., Ltd. Tianjin (China) Import/export and sale of synthe�c resins and chemicals　 Inabata Brazil Import & Export Ltd. Sao Paulo Sale of chemicals and synthe�c resins

Consolidated subsidiaries　 I & P Co., Ltd. Osaki, Miyagi Molding and processing of synthe�c resins　 Ikkoen Co., Ltd. Sakai, Osaka Processing and sale of marine products　 Inabata Fine Tech Co., Ltd. Osaka Sale of chemicals　 N・I・C Co., Ltd. Tokyo Processing and sale of plas�c �lm products　 Ordiy Co., Ltd. Osaka Processing of plas�c �lm products and packaging materials; design and marke�ng of supplementary equipment and systems　 Kansai Kobunshi Co., Ltd. Yamato-Koriyama, Nara Manufacturing of plas�c �lms　 Daiwa Foods Co., Ltd. Takamatsu, Kagawa Sale of marine products　 Taiyo Plas�cs Co., Ltd. Hasuda, Saitama Manufacturing of plas�c �lms　 PT. IK Precision Indonesia Jakarta (suburb) Molding and processing of synthe�c resins　 PT. Inabata Crea�on Indonesia Jakarta (suburb) Processing of grip tapes for tennis rackets　 PT. Inabata Indonesia Jakarta Import/export and sale of synthe�c resins and chemicals　 PT. S-IK Indonesia Jakarta (suburb) Compounding of resins　 Inabata Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. Kuala Lumpur Import/export and sale of synthe�c resins　 SIK Color (M) Sdn. Bhd. Johor (Malaysia) Compounding of resins　 IK Plas�c Compound Phils. Inc. Binan (Philippines) Compounding of resins　 Inabata Philippines, Inc. Binan (Philippines) Sale of synthe�c resins　 Inabata Singapore (Pte.) Ltd. Singapore Import/export and sale of synthe�c resins, chemicals and elec�onic materials　 Apple Film Co., Ltd. Bangkok (suburb) Manufacturing of plas�c �lms　 Hi-Tech Rubber Products Co., Ltd. Ayu�haya (�ailand) Molding and processing of rubber products　 Inabata �ai Co., Ltd. Bangkok Import/export and sale of synthe�c resins, chemicals, food and machinery　 SIK (�ailand) Ltd. Bangkok (suburb) Compounding of resins　 Apple Film Da Nang Co., Ltd. Da Nang (Vietnam) Manufacturing of plas�c �lms　 Inabata Vietnam Co., Ltd. Ha Noi (Vietnam) Import/export and sale of synthe�c resins, elec�onic materials and chemicals　 SIK Vietnam Co., Ltd. Hai Phong (Vietnam) Compounding of resins　 Guangzhou Inabata Trading Co., Ltd. Guangzhou (China) Import/export and sale of synthe�c resins, machinery, elec�onic materials and chemicals　 Inabata Indus�y & Trade (Dalian F.T.Z.) Co., Ltd. Dalian (China) Compounding of resins; Import/export and sale of synthe�c resins and chemicals　 Inabata Sangyo (H.K.) Ltd. Hong Kong Import/export and sale of synthe�c resins, machinery, elec�onic materials and chemicals　 Sanyo-IK Color (DG) Ltd. Dongguan (Guangdong, China) Compounding of resins　 Shanghai Inabata Trading Co., Ltd. Shanghai Import/export and sale of synthe�c resins and chemicals　 Shanghai Inabata Fine Chemical Co., Ltd. Shanghai Processing of coa�ng materials

Directory of Inabata's Worldwide A�liates

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　 Inabata Korea & Co., Ltd. Seoul Import/export and sale of elec�onic materials　 Taiwan Inabata Sangyo Co., Ltd. Hsinchu (Taiwan) Import/export and sale of elec�onic materials, semiconductor-related equipment and chemicals　 IK Plas�c Compound Mexico, S.A. de C.V. Silao (Mexico) Compounding of resins　 Inabata Mexico, S.A. de C.V. Queretaro (Mexico) Sale of synthe�c resins, food and chemicals　 NH Inabata, S. de R.L. de C.V. Queretaro (Mexico) Installa�on, dis�ibu�on and maintenance of overhead �avelling cranes　 DNI Group, LLC Novato (California, U.S.A.) Import/export and sale of food　 Inabata America Corp. New York Import/export and sale of chemicals, elec�onic materials, food and synthe�c resins　 Inabata Europe GmbH Dusseldorf (Germany) Import/export and sale of elec�onic materials, chemicals and synthe�c resins　 Inabata France S.A.S. Paris（suburb） Import/export and sale of chemicals　 Pharmasynthese S.A.S. Normandy Manufacturing of �ne chemicals　 Inabata UK Ltd. Birmingham（suburb） Import/export and sale of elec�onic materials, chemicals and synthe�c resins

Equi�-method a�liates　 Ulvac Coa�ng Corp. Chichibu, Saitama Manufacturing of elec�onics and op�cal indus�ial materials　 NI Packs Co., Ltd. Inashiki, Ibaraki Prin�ng and molding of plas�c packages　 Clean Assist Co., Ltd. Tokyo Sale of plas�c �lms and plas�c sundries　 Maruishi Chemical Trading Co., Ltd. Osaka Sales of chemicals

Other major a�liates　 Aikei Farms Shakotan Co., Ltd. Shakotan, Hokkaido Produc�on and sale of agricultural products　 Aikei Farms Yoichi Co., Ltd. Yoichi, Hokkaido Produc�on and sale of agricultural products　 Inabata Optech Co., Ltd. Kawasaki, Kanagawa Research and development, manufacturing and sale of encapsulants for op�cal semiconductor devices　 Inabata Nanodax Co., Ltd. Chuo-ku, Tokyo Development, produc�on and sale of plas�c compounds 　 Kobe Wellness Science Co., Ltd. Chuo-ku, Kobe Development, manufacturing and sale of healthcare products　 Inabata India Private Ltd. Delhi (suburb) Import/export and sale of synthe�c resins, elec�onic materials and chemicals　 Tianjin Inabata Trading Co., Ltd. Tianjin (China) Import/export and sale of synthe�c resins and chemicals　 Inabata Brazil Import & Export Ltd. Sao Paulo Sale of chemicals and synthe�c resins

Consolidated subsidiaries　 I & P Co., Ltd. Osaki, Miyagi Molding and processing of synthe�c resins　 Ikkoen Co., Ltd. Sakai, Osaka Processing and sale of marine products　 Inabata Fine Tech Co., Ltd. Osaka Sale of chemicals　 N・I・C Co., Ltd. Tokyo Processing and sale of plas�c �lm products　 Ordiy Co., Ltd. Osaka Processing of plas�c �lm products and packaging materials; design and marke�ng of supplementary equipment and systems　 Kansai Kobunshi Co., Ltd. Yamato-Koriyama, Nara Manufacturing of plas�c �lms　 Daiwa Foods Co., Ltd. Takamatsu, Kagawa Sale of marine products　 Taiyo Plas�cs Co., Ltd. Hasuda, Saitama Manufacturing of plas�c �lms　 PT. IK Precision Indonesia Jakarta (suburb) Molding and processing of synthe�c resins　 PT. Inabata Crea�on Indonesia Jakarta (suburb) Processing of grip tapes for tennis rackets　 PT. Inabata Indonesia Jakarta Import/export and sale of synthe�c resins and chemicals　 PT. S-IK Indonesia Jakarta (suburb) Compounding of resins　 Inabata Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. Kuala Lumpur Import/export and sale of synthe�c resins　 SIK Color (M) Sdn. Bhd. Johor (Malaysia) Compounding of resins　 IK Plas�c Compound Phils. Inc. Binan (Philippines) Compounding of resins　 Inabata Philippines, Inc. Binan (Philippines) Sale of synthe�c resins　 Inabata Singapore (Pte.) Ltd. Singapore Import/export and sale of synthe�c resins, chemicals and elec�onic materials　 Apple Film Co., Ltd. Bangkok (suburb) Manufacturing of plas�c �lms　 Hi-Tech Rubber Products Co., Ltd. Ayu�haya (�ailand) Molding and processing of rubber products　 Inabata �ai Co., Ltd. Bangkok Import/export and sale of synthe�c resins, chemicals, food and machinery　 SIK (�ailand) Ltd. Bangkok (suburb) Compounding of resins　 Apple Film Da Nang Co., Ltd. Da Nang (Vietnam) Manufacturing of plas�c �lms　 Inabata Vietnam Co., Ltd. Ha Noi (Vietnam) Import/export and sale of synthe�c resins, elec�onic materials and chemicals　 SIK Vietnam Co., Ltd. Hai Phong (Vietnam) Compounding of resins　 Guangzhou Inabata Trading Co., Ltd. Guangzhou (China) Import/export and sale of synthe�c resins, machinery, elec�onic materials and chemicals　 Inabata Indus�y & Trade (Dalian F.T.Z.) Co., Ltd. Dalian (China) Compounding of resins; Import/export and sale of synthe�c resins and chemicals　 Inabata Sangyo (H.K.) Ltd. Hong Kong Import/export and sale of synthe�c resins, machinery, elec�onic materials and chemicals　 Sanyo-IK Color (DG) Ltd. Dongguan (Guangdong, China) Compounding of resins　 Shanghai Inabata Trading Co., Ltd. Shanghai Import/export and sale of synthe�c resins and chemicals　 Shanghai Inabata Fine Chemical Co., Ltd. Shanghai Processing of coa�ng materials

（As of July 1, 2017）Southeast Asia / IndiaJapan Europe�e AmericasNortheast Asia

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Sales by business segment Sales by geographical segment

Total¥586.6 billion

Others0.0%(¥0.1 billion)

Total¥586.6 billion

Financial Highlights Figures are rounded down to the nearest 0.1 billions of yen.

Net sales

(FY2016) (FY2016)

Opera�ng income

(billions of yen) (billions of yen)

Japan

312.9

273.6

586.6

FY2016

294.0

278.0

572.1

305.4

271.6

577.0

FY2015FY2014 FY2016

6.7

5.8

12.6

FY2015

5.9

4.9

10.7

6.1

5.1

11.3

FY2014

Overseas

Japan

Overseas

Japan

Overseas

Japan

Overseas

Japan

Overseas

Japan

Overseas

�e Americas2.9%

(¥16.8 billion)

Japan46.6%(¥273.6 billion)

Southeast Asia20.9%

(¥122.5 billion)

Northeast Asia

26.9%(¥157.7 billion)

Europe2.7%(¥15.7 billion)

Informa�on & Elec�onics37.7%(¥221.0 billion)

Chemicals8.2%(¥48.0 billion)

Plas�cs42.9%

(¥251.8 billion)

Housing &Eco Materials

4.3%(¥25.0 billion)

Life Indus�y6.9%(¥40.4 billion)

Note: �e di�erence between consolidated opera�ng income and the sum of opera�ng income in Japan and overseas is a�ibutable to elimina�ons in consolidated accounts.

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127.6 126.0

FY2014 FY2015

146.2

FY2016

FY2015FY2014

¥33.0¥36.0

FY2016

¥40.0

9.6

13.6

FY2015FY2014

8.6

13.2

9.5

12.2

(billions of yen) Equi� capital Net worth equi� ra�o(billions of yen)

Equi� capital and net worth equi� ra�oTotal assets and net assets

Current pro�t and net income Dividends per share and shareholder return indexes

(billions of yen) Dividends per share Payout ra�o Total return ra�o

39.1%43.0%

24.1% 23.7%

31.1％

25.6%

34.8％

147.6

FY2016

340.1

FY2014

326.8

128.5 127.0

FY2015

305.4

41.3%

31.1％

Net assetsTotal assets

Net incomeCurrent pro�t

FY2016

(As of March 31, 2017)

Note: Total return ra�o = (dividends + �easury shares acquired) ÷ consolidated net income × 100

Note: Net income = Net income a�ibutable to owners of parent

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（July 1, 2017）

CSR

Management Philosophy Corporate Governance

Being fully aware that enhancing our corporate governance is vital to increasing our corporate value for all of our stakeholders, we are undertaking a series of programs designed to improve and s�engthen our corporate governance system.

To cherish integri� and respect for people. (ethics)

To con�nually challenge the limits with high ideals, big dreams and great passion. (aspira�on)

To prize dialogue and teamwork, and to �easure professional growth of employees. (organiza�on)

To become the best partner of our clients, providing solu�ons �om the clients’ standpoint. (role)

To grow with people across borders, sharing and respec�ng diverse values with the aim of co-prosperi�. (symbiosis)

IK Values:

People come �rst, based on the spirit of “love (ai)” and “respect (kei)”, and together we s�ive towards con�ibu�ng to the development of socie�.

Mission:

To con�nually evolve, serving clients and socie�, through global opera�ons and mee�ng their changing needs.

Vision:

Executive Officers

Sales Divisions / Administrative Offices

President

Internal Audit

General Meeting of Shareholders

adviceconsult

Nominating and Remuneration Committee

Compliance Committee

Internal Control Committee

Human Rights Affairs Committee

Export Control Committee

audit

audit

audit

audit

collaboration collaboration

Audit &Supervisory Board collaboration Accounting

AuditorsBoard ofDirectors

election / dismissal



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Internal Con�ol Con�ibu�ng to Cultural Exchange

Management PhilosophyAt the core of Inabata’s management approach is our

Mission of con�ibu�ng to socie�’s development in the

humanitarian spirit of “love (ai)” and “respect (kei),”

two core values that have been there in the company

since its founda�on. Along with the company Values,

Inabata is run according to our Vision: “to con�nually

evolve, serving clients and socie� through our global

opera�ons and mee�ng their changing needs.” We

ensure awareness and understanding of these state-

ments by having them publicized on various communi-

ca�on pla�orms.

SystemIn order to ensure regulatory compliance and compli-

ance in the course of our business processes, commit-

tees such as Compliance Commi�ee, Internal Con�ol

Commi�ee and Export Con�ol Commi�ee have been

set up together with con�ol o�ces such as Risk Man-

agement O�ce and Business Process Management

O�ce.

Inabata Declara�on of Compliance manifests the com-

pany's commitment to compliance, while an internal

whistle-blowing system has been in�oduced to monitor

instances of suspected non-compliance.

Furthermore, we are working to ensure internal con�ol

within the group, including the subsidiaries, through

enhanced audits by the Internal Audit O�ce and audit

& supervisory board members.

Inabata's connec�on with France goes back to the la�er half of the nineteenth century when the founder, Katsutaro Inabata, was sent to the coun�y to study dyeing technique. A�er returning to Japan, Katsutaro set up a business to import dyestu�s and dyeing/weaving machinery �om France. Katsutaro was also highly commi�ed to cultural exchange between Japan and France. Currently Inabata supports the Académie de Musique Française de Kyoto hosted by the Ins�tut �ançais du Japon-Kansai, as well as ac�vi�es of the Société �anco-japonaise d’Osaka, to promote �es between the two coun�ies.

Our founder, Katsutaro Inabata, spent �me as a student in France and so was eager to promote cultural exchange and �iendship with other coun�ies. Katsutaro served as vice-consul for Portugal in Kyoto, and his successor as president of Inabata & Co., Taro Inabata, also served as honorary vice-consul, in Osaka. �e fourth president, Katsuo Inabata (now Counselor of Inabata & Co.) was the �rst president of Sociedade Luso-Nipónica de Osaka. At present, Katsutaro Inabata, the sixth president of Inabata & Co., who also serves as honorary Osaka consul, has carried on his predecessor’s posi�on as president of the socie�, working to promote Japan-Portugal rela�ons.

Japan-France Exchange

Between Japan and Portugal

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Management （As of July 1, 2017）

Corporate Informa�on

DirectorKatsumi Nakamura

DirectorToshiyuki Kanisawa

Director, PresidentKatsutaro Inabata

Director, Senior ManagingExecutive Officer

Toyohiro AkaoDirector, Managing Executive Officer

Tomohiko SatoDirector, Senior Managing Executive Officer

Kenichi Yokota

DirectorYoshimasa Takao

Director, Executive OfficerNoriomi Yasue

Director, Executive OfficerMasahiro Sugiyama

Plas�cs, AsiaGeneral Manager, Plas�cs Div. I

General Manager, Chemicals Division

General Manager, Risk Management O�ce

General Manager, Northeast Asia

General Manager, Financial Management O�ce

Depu� General Manager, Plas�cs Div. IGeneral Manager, Nagoya Branch

Katsutaro Inabata

Toyohiro Akao

Kenichi Yokota

Tomohiko Sato

Masahiro Sugiyama

Noriomi Yasue

Yoshimasa Takao

Katsumi Nakamura

Toshiyuki Kanisawa

Takashi Uesugi

Shuichi Suzuki

Yoshitaka Takahashi

Shinji Morimoto

Yoshiya Oda

Motoo Ohashi

Hiroyuki Hatamoto

Kazuhiro Hanaki

Nobukazu Kuboi

Informa�on & Elec�onics, Chemicals, Life Indus�y, the Americas, Europe

General A�airs, Informa�on Technology, Financial Management, Investor Rela�ons, Business Process Management, Risk Management, Interna�onal A�liate Management

Housing & Eco Materials, Plas�cs (assis�ng), Human Resources

General Manager, Informa�on & Elec�onics Division I

Advisor, Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.

Director (Outside), Kito Corp.

Advisor, Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.

Director, President Audit & Supervisory Board Member

Execu�ve O�cer

Director,Senior ManagingExecu�ve O�cer

Director,ManagingExecu�ve O�cerDirector,Execu�ve O�cer

Director

Note 1 . Directors Yoshimasa Takao, Katsumi Nakamura and Toshiyuki Kanisawa are outside directors.Note 2. Audit & Supervisory Board Members Shuichi Suzuki, Yoshitaka Takahashi and Shinji Morimoto are outside audit & supervisory board members.

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Board of Directors

Audit &Supervisory

Board

General Mee�ng of

Shareholders

Human Rights A�airs Commi�ee

Internal Con�ol Commi�ee

Informa�on & Elec�onics Div. II

Informa�on & Elec�onics Div. I

Informa�on & Elec�onics Div. III

Chemicals Div.

Plas�cs Div. I

Plas�cs Div. II

Housing & Eco Materials Div.

Life Indus�y Div.

Export Con�ol Commi�ee

Compliance Commi�ee

Organiza�on Corporate Data

Company name

Founded

Incorporated

Paid-in Capital

Domes�c O�ces

Overseas O�ces

Number of Employees

Number of shares Issues and Outstanding

Number of Shareholders

Independent Auditors

Stock Lis�ng

Website

： Inabata & Co., Ltd.

： October 1, 1890

： June 10, 1918

： ¥9,364 million

： Osaka Head O�ce Tel.+81-6-6267-6051

： Tokyo Head O�ce Tel.+81-3-3639-6415

： Nagoya O�ce Tel.+81-52-562-2901

： Matsumoto O�ce, Kyushu (Kirishima) O�ce

： About 60 loca�ons in 18 coun�ies including

　Singapore, Bangkok, Jakarta, Shanghai,

　Hong Kong, Taipei, Los Angeles,

　New York, Dusseldorf

： 621

　(3,827 on consolidated basis)

： 63,499,227

： 5,247

： KPMG Azsa LLC

： Listed on the First Sec�on of Tokyo

　Stock Exchange

： www.inabata.co.jp/english/

Plas�cs Compound Business O�ce

General A�airs O�ce

Informa�on Technology O�ce

Financial Management O�ce

Business Process Management O�ce

Human Resources O�ce

Risk Management O�ce

Internal Audit O�ce

（As of July 1, 2017） (As of March 31, 2017)

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Milestone

1890 Inabata Senryoten established as importer of dyestu�s in Kyoto

1895 Opens Tokyo branch o�ce

1897 Head o�ce moves to Osaka

1918 �e company is incorporated as Inabata Shoten (Inabata & Co., Ltd.)

1922 Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Indus�y appoints Katsutaro Inabata as its 10th president. He remains in the post un�l 1934

1926 Katsutaro Inabata assumes presidency of Nippon Senryo Seizo K.K. manufacturer of dyestu�s

1937 Representa�ve o�ce opens in Brussels

1938 Nagoya branch o�ce opens

1940 Representa�ve o�ce opens in Batavia (now Jakarta)

1943 “Inabata Sangyo” becomes the Japanese company name

Representa�ve o�ces in Seoul, Shanghai, Tianjin, Qingdao, and Hoten (now Shenyang) upgraded to branch o�ces Representa�ve o�ce opens in Joggakarta

1944 Nippon Senryo merges into Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. Inabata & Co., Ltd. becomes exclusive dis�ibutor of dyestu�s, chemicals, and pharmaceu�cals for Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.

1961 Stock listed on Second Sec�on of Osaka Securi�es Exchange

1962 Stock listed on Second Sec�on of Tokyo Stock Exchange

1966 Pharmaceu�cals Division expands its business by enhancing its s�ucture

1970 Dyestu�s, Chemicals, Plas�cs and Machinery departments upgraded to divisions

1973 Stock listed on �rst sec�ons of Tokyo Stock Exchange and Osaka Securi�es Exchange

1974 Building Materials Division established

It was way back in 1890 that Katsutaro Inabata founded Inabata Senryoten, the predecessor of

Inabata & Co., Ltd., a�er studying what was then the world’s most advanced dye technology in

France. �e IK logo deriving �om his ini�als was born at the same �me.

Although the color and shape may have changed with the �mes, IK has always been familiar to

the public as the symbol of our company.

Along with his philosophy of love (ai: “ I ”) and respect (kei: “K”) for people, today’s Inabata

Group carries on the borderless dynamism and en�epreneurial spirit of our founder.

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1975 Foodstu�s Department set up within Chemicals Division

1976 Inabata Singapore (Pte.) Ltd. set up to become the �rst new overseas o�ce a�er World War II

1978 Inabata America Corp. launched in New York

1979 Overseas Division established

1983 Tokyo branch o�ce becomes Tokyo Head O�ce

Machinery and Elec�onics Materials Division set up

1984 Pharmaceu�cals Division separated, Sumitomo Pharmaceu�cals Co., Ltd. (now Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd.) established as joint venture with Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.

1987 Siam Inabata Co., Ltd. (now Inabata �ai Co., Ltd.) established in �ailand

1988 Foodstu�s Division established

Inabata Sangyo (H.K.) Ltd. established in Hong Kong

Inabata Europe S.A. established in Brussels

1989 Taiwan Inabata Sangyo Co., Ltd. established in Taiwan

1990 Inabata France S.A.R.L. (now Inabata France S.A.S.) established in Paris

“Villa Kujoyama” built in Kyoto (completed November 1992) for Société de Rapprochement intellectuel �anco-japonais to commemorate Inabata’s centennial anniversary

Osaka Head O�ce rebuilt

1991 PT. Inabata Indonesia established in Jakarta

1995 Sanyo-IK Color (H.K.) Ltd., established in Guangdong, China

1996 Shanghai Inabata Trading Co., Ltd. established in China

1998 Inabata Philippines, Inc. established in Manila

1999 IT & Elec�onics, Housing Materials, Chemicals, Plas�cs, and Food divisions launched to concen�ate resources on the major business domains

2000 Inabata cer��ed ISO 14001 (environment management system)

Inabata UK Ltd. established in London

2001 SC-IK Technology Co., Ltd. set up in Taiwan with Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. to manufacture polarizing �lms for liquid crystal displays

2002 Inabata Indus�y & Trade (Dalian F.T.Z.) Co., Ltd. established in China

2003 SIK Vietnam Co., Ltd. established in Hai Phong, Vietnam

2005 Inabata cer��ed ISO 9001

Nobel NC Co., Ltd. established in �ailand

2006 Pharmasynthese S.A., a French �ne chemical manufacturer, acquired

Inabata Korea & Co., Ltd. established in Seoul

Inabata Poland Sp.z o.o. established in Poland

2007 Shanghai Inabata Fine Chemical Co., Ltd. established in Shanghai

2008 NH Inabata, S. de R.L. de C.V. established in Mexico

Inabata Vietnam Co., Ltd. established in Ha Noi

Inabata India Private Ltd. established in New Delhi

2009 IK Tech de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. established in Tijuana

PT. Inabata Crea�on Indonesia established in Jakarta (suburb)

2010 New Management Philosophy, “Mission”, “Vision”, “IK Values” are established to coincide with Inabata’s 120th anniversary

2012 Res�uctured to Informa�on & Elec�onics, Chemicals, Life Indus�y, Plas�cs, and Housing & Eco Materials divisions

Inabata Mexico, S.A. de C.V. and

IK Plas�c Compound Mexico, S.A. de C.V. established

2013 Inabata �ai Co., Ltd. Yangon Branch set up in Myanmar

Inabata Singapore (Pte.) Ltd., Turkey Istanbul Representa�ve O�ce established in Turkey

IK Plas�c Compound Phils. Inc. set up in Philippines

Inabata Brazil Import & Export Ltd. established in Sao Paulo

Apple Film Da Nang Co., Ltd. set up in Vietnam

Inabata Europe GmbH established in Germany

2015 Inabata Europe GmbH Middle East (Branch) established in Dubai

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