AS ONE CORPORATION

The Group primarily sells equipment, supplies, consumables and other products on a wholesale basis, and also operates a Web purchasing agency business. Its operations comprise the Lab & Industry segment, which wholesales scientific equipment, supplies and other products to research institutions and companies; the Medical segment, which wholesales equipment, supplies and other products to medical institutions and nursing-care facilities; and other businesses. The Group includes 6 consolidated subsidiaries, and its principal products are a range of scientific equipment, supplies and other products. The Web purchasing agency business is omitted from segment disclosures because it is not material. Using on-demand e-commerce tools such as Ocean, Wave, AXEL and as kitchen, the Group provides a hub function that supports end users' purchasing, while advancing inventory, delivery and search capabilities and expanding rental and calibration services. Under its medium-term management plan, FY2025-27, the Group aims for consolidated revenue of ¥200 billion to ¥300 billion and ROE of at least 13.0% for the fiscal year ending March 2035. Its basic strategies are to advance e-commerce, maximize value across the supply chain and expand its business domains. Key initiatives under the plan include expanding e-commerce, maximizing supply-chain value and expanding business domains. Under its basic cash-allocation policy, the Group seeks to balance investment and shareholder returns while also focusing on sustainability.