Announced details
East Asian markets, primarily Japan
On 25 December 2025, we entered into an agreement confirming a strategic cooperation framework. We are the exclusive partner for helium and rare gas products in the expansion into Japan by 杭氧特气 and Hangzhou Oxygen Plant Group. Hangzhou Oxygen Plant Group positions us as an important strategic partner in the Japanese market.
The parent company of 杭氧特气 and a company supplying rare gas products to overseas markets, including Japan. Other details regarding its locations, representatives, paid-in capital and year of establishment are Not disclosed.
As of now, the impact on consolidated results for the fiscal year ending November 2026 is expected to be minor.
The company does not address Contract Value / Offering price.
Announcements on helium export restrictions by the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China and the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Names of Products / Services Covered | Helium and rare gas products, Argon, Krypton, Xenon |
| Counterparty | Hangzhou Oxygen Plant Group Co., Ltd. (Hangzhou Oxygen Plant Group) and 杭氧特气 |
| Counterparty overview | The parent company of 杭氧特气 and a company supplying rare gas products to overseas markets, including Japan. Other details regarding its locations, representatives, paid-in capital and year of establishment are Not disclosed. |
| Relationship with the Company | On 25 December 2025, we entered into an agreement confirming a strategic cooperation framework. We are the exclusive partner for helium and rare gas products in the expansion into Japan by 杭氧特气 and Hangzhou Oxygen Plant Group. Hangzhou Oxygen Plant Group positions us as an important strategic partner in the Japanese market. |
| Contract Date | 25 December 2025 |
| Applicable area | East Asian markets, primarily Japan |
| Impact on Business Performance | As of now, the impact on consolidated results for the fiscal year ending November 2026 is expected to be minor. |
| Source | Announcements on helium export restrictions by the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China and the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.Hangzhou Oxygen Plant Group cited changes in global helium supply and demand, worsening conditions in the Middle East, and changes in trade relations with Russia as background to the helium export restrictions.