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Business alliance4221Okura Industrial Co.,Ltd.Materials and Chemicals

Notice Regarding Establishment of a Joint Venture

大倉工業 has entered into a joint venture agreement with a company under BOE and decided to establish a company in Hefei, Anhui Province, China, for the manufacture and sale of optical films for displays. The joint venture is expected to be owned 66% by BOE and 34% by 大倉工業.

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Agreements reached under this partnership

Establishment of a joint venture
4221Okura Industrial Co.,Ltd.
Alliance partnerBeijing BOE Materials Technology Co., Ltd.
Details of the alliance
  1. 1

    Manufacture and sale of optical films for display polarizers

  2. 2

    Expand sales and establish market share for acrylic films used to protect polarizers in large displays and retardation films used for IPS viewing-angle compensation

  3. 3

    Access to cutting-edge technologies and acceleration of joint development

  4. 4

    Building a presence and credibility in the local business environment

  5. 5

    Strengthening cost competitiveness through supply chain optimization

  6. 6

    Diversification and stabilization of business risks

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Numerical targets under the alliance

Establish market share (no numerical target for the timing of achievement provided)

Capital and personnel relationships

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66.00%Our ownership stake in the partner’s shares
Shareholding ratio BOE 66%, 大倉工業 34%
Ownership ratioBOE 66%, 大倉工業 34%
Overview of the joint ventureName: To be determined; location: Hefei, Anhui Province, the People's Republic of China; business: manufacture and sale of optical films for polarizers used in displays; capital: 600 million Chinese yuan (approximately ¥13.4 billion); ownership ratio: BOE 66%, 大倉工業 34%
About the partner
Business DescriptionDisplay business, IoT innovation business and other businesses
LocationBeijing, the People's Republic of China
Share capital37,413,880,464 Chinese yuan (as of the end of 2025; approximately ¥836.5 billion)
Net Sales198,380,605,661 Chinese yuan (fiscal year ended December 2024; approximately ¥4.4357 trillion)
Impact on Business Performance

The impact on consolidated results for the fiscal year ending December 2026 is currently under review. Should any matters requiring disclosure arise, they will be disclosed promptly.

Contract Date24 March 2026
Agreements reached under this partnership
ItemDetails
Name of alliance partnerBeijing BOE Materials Technology Co., Ltd.
Alliance partner's business activitiesDisplay business, IoT innovation business and other businesses
Alliance partner's locationBeijing, the People's Republic of China
Alliance partner's capital37,413,880,464 Chinese yuan (as of the end of 2025; approximately ¥836.5 billion)
Alliance partner's net sales198,380,605,661 Chinese yuan (fiscal year ended December 2024; approximately ¥4.4357 trillion)
Type of allianceEstablishment of a joint venture
Details of the allianceManufacture and sale of optical films for display polarizers, Expand sales and establish market share for acrylic films used to protect polarizers in large displays and retardation films used for IPS viewing-angle compensation, Access to cutting-edge technologies and acceleration of joint development, Building a presence and credibility in the local business environment, Strengthening cost competitiveness through supply chain optimization, Diversification and stabilization of business risks
Shareholding ratioNot disclosed → BOE 66%, 大倉工業 34%
Overview of the joint ventureName: To be determined; location: Hefei, Anhui Province, the People's Republic of China; business: manufacture and sale of optical films for polarizers used in displays; capital: 600 million Chinese yuan (approximately ¥13.4 billion); ownership ratio: BOE 66%, 大倉工業 34%
Ownership ratioBOE 66%, 大倉工業 34%
Numerical targets under the allianceEstablish market share (no numerical target for the timing of achievement provided)
Contract Date24 March 2026
Impact on Business PerformanceThe impact on consolidated results for the fiscal year ending December 2026 is currently under review. Should any matters requiring disclosure arise, they will be disclosed promptly.
Items this document does not state (10)
Alliance partner's operating incomeNumber of shares acquiredAcquisition priceDispatch of directors and officersContract PeriodShareholding PolicyDate of board resolutionAlliance start dateShare Acquisition Date and Payment DateChange in major shareholders

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The reasons the company gives

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To capture opportunities in the rapidly growing global display market and expand its information and electronics business. The objectives include expanding sales and establishing market share for acrylic films used to protect polarizers in large displays and retardation films used for IPS viewing-angle compensation, securing a customer base, gaining access to cutting-edge technologies and accelerating joint development, building a local presence and credibility, and optimizing the supply chain.

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