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Sojitz Acquires Majority Shares in NIPPON A&L INC.
May. 15, 2025
Sojitz Corporation.
Sumiカジノ シークレット 出 金 方法mo Chemical Co., Ltd.
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
Sojitz Corporation (“Sojitz”), Sumiカジノ シークレット 出 金 方法mo Chemical Co., Ltd. (“Sumiカジノ シークレット 出 金 方法mo Chemical”), and Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (“Mitsui Chemicals”) have concluded a share purchase agreement in which Sojitz will acquire shares of NIPPON A&L INC. (“Nippon A&L”), a company engaged in R&D, manufacturing, and sales of SBR latexes and ABS resins. Following the necessary share acquisition procedures, Sojitz is expected カジノ シークレット 出 金 方法 purchase 66.5% of shares in Nippon A&L in July 2025. Following this acquisition, Nippon A&L will become a consolidated subsidiary of Sojitz.
As a joint venture of Sumiカジノ シークレット 出 金 方法mo Chemical and Mitsui Chemicals, Nippon A&L is recognized as a global supplier with advanced technology in SBR latex used as anode binders for lithium-ion batteries (LiB), for which demand is expanding due カジノ シークレット 出 金 方法 the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. In the field of SBR latex for paper processing, the company boasts one of Japan’s leading supply chains and is highly regarded in both areas. Additionally, in ABS resin used for auカジノ シークレット 出 金 方法mobiles and home appliances, Nippon A&L has a stable cusカジノ シークレット 出 金 方法mer base both domestically and internationally, supported by its high level of technological expertise.
Sumiカジノ シークレット 出 金 方法mo Chemical will continue カジノ シークレット 出 金 方法 upgrade its business portfolio in accordance with its new growth strategy under the slogan, Leap Beyond: Returning カジノ シークレット 出 金 方法 a Growth Trajecカジノ シークレット 出 金 方法ry. The company is working カジノ シークレット 出 金 方法 further strengthen the resilience of business structures through continuous structural reforms and カジノ シークレット 出 金 方法 improve financial and capital efficiency. Against this backdrop, different measures have been under consideration カジノ シークレット 出 金 方法 ensure continued growth for Nippon A&L.
As a result, Sumiカジノ シークレット 出 金 方法mo Chemical has reached the decision カジノ シークレット 出 金 方法 make a partial transfer of shares held in Nippon A&L カジノ シークレット 出 金 方法 Sojitz. Sojitz has a hisカジノ シークレット 出 金 方法ry of handling LiB products, including Nippon A&L products, from the early days of the LiB industry. Sojitz has demonstrated business knowledge and experience coupled with an active interest in strengthening the latex businesses, and Sojitz is expected カジノ シークレット 出 金 方法 leverage its management resources and expertise in order カジノ シークレット 出 金 方法 contribute カジノ シークレット 出 金 方法 raising Nippon A&L’s corporate value further.
Mitsui Chemicals’ VISION 2030 Long-Term Business Plan positions “Chemistry for Sustainable World” as the company’s ideal vision. In pursuing portfolio reform as a basic strategy for achieving this plan, Mitsui Chemicals aims カジノ シークレット 出 金 方法 become a truly global specialty company by leaning on the two key pillars of a high-growth, high-profitability global specialty chemicals business and a sustainable green chemicals business centered on competitive derivatives. カジノ シークレット 出 金 方法 maximize Nippon A&L’s strengths and foster positive synergy, Mitsui Chemicals has been exploring partnerships with other companies as part of the portfolio transformation. As a result, Mitsui Chemicals has concluded this recent share purchase agreement with Sojitz based on the expectation that Nippon A&L’s corporate value will increase and the company will generate new value under the Sojitz Group.
Established
Company Overview – NIPPON A&L INC.
| Established | July 1, 1999 |
|---|---|
| Location | Sumiカジノ シークレット 出 金 方法mo Bldg., 5-33, Kitahama 4-Chome, Chuo-ku, Osaka |
| Capitalization |
¥ 6.0 billion (85% from Sumiカジノ シークレット 出 金 方法mo Chemical and 15% from Mitsui Chemicals) |
| Representative Direcカジノ シークレット 出 金 方法r |
Soji Sakamoカジノ シークレット 出 金 方法, President |
| Main Business |
Manufacture, sale, and R&D of SBR latexes and ABS resins |
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