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Notice of Entering into a Sales Agency Agreement for Micro Chains with 威騰電気グループ株式会社 and Commencement of Consideration of Strengthening Production Capacity to Expand Overseas Demand

We entered into an agreement appointing Chinese company WETOWN as a sales agent to expand sales of our products, primarily our ultra-small chains, in overseas markets including China. In anticipation of increased demand, we have also begun considering measures to increase production capacity and review our production lines.

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Agreements reached under this partnership

Agency Agreements
6380ORIENTAL CHAIN MFG. CO.,LTD.
Alliance partner威騰(ウイテン)電気グループ株式会社 (WETOWN ELECTRIC GROUP CO., LTD.)
Details of the alliance
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    WETOWN will promote sales of our products in the target markets, develop prospective customers, support business negotiations, conduct market research and gather customer needs. The main products targeted for sales promotion are expected to be our ultra-small chains, in which we have particular strengths, and we will pursue market development primarily for applications requiring high precision and high quality.

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    We will provide WETOWN with the support necessary for the target products, technical materials, sales materials, quotations, specification reviews, and quality and after-sales services.

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    The two companies will conduct joint marketing activities, including trade shows, seminars and customer proposals, share market information, and jointly consider the development of applications, adaptation to local specifications and product customization.

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    The target products, target regions, sales terms, allocation of responsibilities and other specific terms will be determined based on this agreement and individual transaction terms.

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Capital and personnel relationships

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Shareholding PolicyAlthough there is a statement that the business model of holding no equity interests overseas will be maintained, the policy on holding shares, lock-up arrangements and transfer restrictions relating to this partnership are not disclosed
About the partner
Business DescriptionResearch and development, manufacturing and sales of power distribution equipment, energy storage systems and new materials for solar power generation, as well as the provision of related solutions
LocationYangzhong City, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
Share capitalRMB 196,085,742 (approximately ¥4,680 million) (as of June 2026)
Net SalesRMB 3,851.46 million (approximately ¥86,118 million) (fiscal year ended December 2025)
Operating profitRMB 36.27 million (approximately ¥810 million) (fiscal year ended December 2025)
Impact on Business Performance

The impact of entering into this agreement on consolidated results for the fiscal year ending March 2027 is currently expected to be immaterial and has not been incorporated into the full-year consolidated earnings forecast announced on 14 May 2026. Over the medium to long term, we believe the agreement will contribute to the expansion of overseas sales, the development of new customers and applications, and an increase in the corporate value of our Group.

Date of board resolution30 July 2026Contract Date30 July 2026Alliance start dateTo commence sequentially on or after 30 July 2026
Agreements reached under this partnership
ItemDetails
Name of alliance partner威騰(ウイテン)電気グループ株式会社 (WETOWN ELECTRIC GROUP CO., LTD.)
Alliance partner's business activitiesResearch and development, manufacturing and sales of power distribution equipment, energy storage systems and new materials for solar power generation, as well as the provision of related solutions
Alliance partner's locationYangzhong City, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
Alliance partner's capitalRMB 196,085,742 (approximately ¥4,680 million) (as of June 2026)
Alliance partner's net salesRMB 3,851.46 million (approximately ¥86,118 million) (fiscal year ended December 2025)
Alliance partner's operating incomeRMB 36.27 million (approximately ¥810 million) (fiscal year ended December 2025)
Type of allianceAgency Agreements
Details of the allianceWETOWN will promote sales of our products in the target markets, develop prospective customers, support business negotiations, conduct market research and gather customer needs. The main products targeted for sales promotion are expected to be our ultra-small chains, in which we have particular strengths, and we will pursue market development primarily for applications requiring high precision and high quality., We will provide WETOWN with the support necessary for the target products, technical materials, sales materials, quotations, specification reviews, and quality and after-sales services., The two companies will conduct joint marketing activities, including trade shows, seminars and customer proposals, share market information, and jointly consider the development of applications, adaptation to local specifications and product customization., The target products, target regions, sales terms, allocation of responsibilities and other specific terms will be determined based on this agreement and individual transaction terms.
Shareholding PolicyAlthough there is a statement that the business model of holding no equity interests overseas will be maintained, the policy on holding shares, lock-up arrangements and transfer restrictions relating to this partnership are not disclosed
Date of board resolution30 July 2026
Contract Date30 July 2026
Alliance start dateTo commence sequentially on or after 30 July 2026
Impact on Business PerformanceThe impact of entering into this agreement on consolidated results for the fiscal year ending March 2027 is currently expected to be immaterial and has not been incorporated into the full-year consolidated earnings forecast announced on 14 May 2026. Over the medium to long term, we believe the agreement will contribute to the expansion of overseas sales, the development of new customers and applications, and an increase in the corporate value of our Group.
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Number of shares acquiredAcquisition priceShareholding ratioOverview of the joint ventureOwnership ratioDispatch of directors and officersContract PeriodNumerical targets under the allianceShare Acquisition Date and Payment DateChange in major shareholders

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To expand our domestic and overseas sales channels, develop new customers and applications, and expand into growth fields. We aim to increase sales in overseas markets, particularly China, by leveraging WETOWN's customer base, sales capabilities and market knowledge.

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