Expanding the Product Range of Disposable and Multifocal Lenses and Lens Care Products

「We are also working to increase production capacity for daily disposable contact lenses at Menicon Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., our new production base.」

「Menicon Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. began commercial production in February 2026, and we are proceeding with capacity expansion.」

「To meet current demand, we introduced OEM products and began selling “1DAY Menicon MelsME” as a product exclusive to the Mels Plan program and “1DAY Menicon DearTEAR” as a retail product.」

「We worked to improve customer satisfaction by expanding the lineup and specifications, including launching a new toric version of “1DAY Menicon Rei” and adding toric prescriptions to “2WEEK Menicon Rei.”」

「In the growth category of disposable contact lenses, we worked to improve customer satisfaction by expanding the lineup with the high-oxygen-permeability silicone hydrogel one-month replacement lens “1MONTH Menicon MelsME,” exclusive to the Mels Plan program, and new colors of “1DAY Menicon Rei.”」

「We began selling the silicone hydrogel one-month replacement contact lenses “1MONTH Menicon MelsME” and “1MONTH Menicon MelsME Toric” as products exclusive to the Mels Plan program.」

「For care products, we began selling the hydrogen peroxide-based soft contact lens disinfectant “Epica Smart Clean,” which has maintained steady sales. Hydrogen peroxide-based disinfectants are accounting for an increasing share of the market each year and are expected to continue growing, so we will work to expand sales further as one of our core care products.」

「We also worked to enhance the value of the Mels Plan service by further expanding the product lineup, including launching the soft contact lens disinfectant “Epica Smart Clean” and beginning its sale through “Care Plus,” the Mels Plan home-delivery service for lens care products.」

「We launched 2 new gray- and hazel-based colors of “1DAY FRUTTIE” and began selling the biweekly replacement color contact lens “2WEEK Menicon Rei Multifocal.” We also began selling the three-month replacement hard contact lens “Cross Sea” and its multifocal version, “Cross Sea Bifocal.”」

「As a product initiative, we began selling the three-month replacement disposable contact lens “Cross Sea” and its multifocal version, “Cross Sea Bifocal.”」

「As a product initiative, we launched 2 new colors of the circle-type daily disposable contact lens “1DAY FRUTTIE,” based on gray and hazel shades.」

「To expand the daily disposable contact lens lineup in Europe, we added the new toric product “Miru 1day UpSide toric” and pursued initiatives to increase sales volumes, including introducing products at major mass retailers and beginning new business relationships.」

「To meet growing demand, we launched the multifocal contact lens “1DAY Menicon Premio Multifocal.”」

「Against this market backdrop and under this policy, we launched the daily disposable contact lens “1DAY Menicon Premio 90 lenses” as a product initiative during the current quarter. Until then, 1DAY Menicon Premio had been available only in a 30-lens pack, but adding a 90-lens pack enables us to offer products suited to customers’ lifestyles. We plan to build a new plant and expand daily disposable contact lens production capacity to ensure a stable supply of the daily disposable lenses driving the contact lens market in Japan and overseas. Building construction start: August 2022 (scheduled) Scheduled handover date (completion): End of December 2023 (scheduled)」

「Against this market backdrop and under this policy, we added a new design to “2WEEK Menicon Premio Multifocal” as a product initiative during the current quarter.」

「For “Magic toric,” a SMART TOUCH daily disposable toric contact lens that can be used cleanly and easily without touching the inner surface, we added toric axes to help users enjoy a better contact lens experience. The Magic series reduces plastic use in its lens containers by approximately 80% compared with previous products, and its packaging is made by recycling molded plastic no longer needed in lens production, making it an environmentally considerate product.」

「In the growth category of disposable contact lenses, we launched the daily disposable circle lens “1DAY FRUTTIE 30 lenses,” which makes the eyes appear larger, to meet demand among younger customers.」

「Our Group's sales policy is to respond to the growing value placed on cleanliness. We worked to expand sales of 1DAY contact lenses featuring SMART TOUCH, which allows users to wear the lenses cleanly and easily without touching the inner surface of the lens.」

「To respond to this change, we worked to expand sales of daily disposable contact lenses, particularly lenses featuring SMART TOUCH, which can be worn cleanly and easily without touching the inner surface. In addition, we ran the “1DAY Debut Support Campaign” through Mels Plan to help first-time contact lens users wear lenses safely and confidently. We also launched the daily disposable circle lens “1DAY FRUTTIE” to enter the circle lens market and meet demand among younger customers.」

「For products exclusive to the Mels Plan program, we added the multifocal “Four Seasons Bifocal” to “Four Seasons,” a three-month replacement lens. The product targets customers in their 40s and older who are beginning to experience presbyopia, and we will continue supporting eye care throughout various stages of life by expanding the Mels Plan product lineup.」

「Cash flow from investing activities was an outflow of ¥3,208 million, compared with an outflow of ¥1,534 million in the same quarter of the previous year, mainly because spending on the acquisition of property, plant and equipment increased due to the expansion of the Kakamigahara Plant building and the addition of production equipment.」

「As part of our product initiatives, we conducted sales promotion activities centered on “Four Seasons,” a three-month replacement lens, in addition to the disposable lenses “Magic,” “1DAY Menicon Premio” and “1DAY Menicon Premio Toric,” which use “SMART TOUCH,” our proprietary package technology that allows the lens to be removed without touching its inner surface.」

「In the growth category of disposable contact lenses, we launched the daily disposable toric contact lens “1DAY Menicon Premio Toric” and the biweekly replacement contact lens “2WEEK Menicon Premio Multifocal Toric,” which combines toric and multifocal functions.」

「For existing products, we began expansion work at the Kakamigahara Plant in December to further increase sales of “1DAY Menicon Premio.” The work was scheduled for completion in spring 2020, with a future production target of more than 500 million lenses annually.」

「In September, we began the phased nationwide launch of the silicone hydrogel daily disposable toric contact lens “1DAY Menicon Premio Toric” at facilities participating in the Mels Plan program. Property, plant and equipment increased by ¥949 million to ¥34,538 million, mainly because construction in progress increased in connection with the expansion of the Kakamigahara Plant and the addition of daily disposable contact lens production lines.」

「As part of our product strategy, in addition to the daily disposable contact lens Magic, strong sales of the silicone hydrogel 1DAY Menicon Premio have enabled us to steadily acquire daily disposable contact lens users.」

「As part of our product strategy, we began selling the silicone hydrogel 1DAY Menicon Premio, which has been well received through Melus Plan, through retail channels as well, and are working to acquire more daily disposable contact lens users while expanding our channels. As part of our promotional activities, we aired television commercials for SMART TOUCH, our proprietary technology that allows contact lenses to be applied to the eye without touching their inner surface, strengthening efforts to acquire daily disposable contact lens users.」

「As part of our product strategy, we renewed the package design for the daily disposable contact lens Magic. Together with strong sales of the silicone hydrogel 1DAY Menicon Premio, launched last December, this has enabled us to steadily acquire daily disposable contact lens users.」

「As part of our product strategy, in addition to the daily disposable contact lens Magic, strong sales of the silicone hydrogel 1DAY Menicon Premio, launched last December, have enabled us to steadily acquire daily disposable contact lens users.」

「Daily disposable contact lenses made from silicone hydrogel, a value-added material offering particularly high oxygen permeability, are expected to be the fastest-growing segment going forward. We launched 1DAY Menicon Premio nationwide last December. We also expanded production capacity, improved processes and introduced a new production line at the Kakamigahara Plant.」

「As part of our new product lineup, we began selling the silicone hydrogel daily disposable contact lens 1DAY Menicon Premio nationwide through Melus Plan member facilities on 1 December last year. The product pursues safety, comfort and cleanliness to a high standard while combining high oxygen permeability with lens softness. It also incorporates our proprietary new package design, called SMART TOUCH, which allows users to apply the lens without touching its inner surface and makes handling easy because there is no need to determine which side is which. Going forward, we will continue providing SMART TOUCH products alongside the existing daily disposable contact lens Magic.」

「In addition to these products, we launched the multifocal lens Miru 1 Month Multifocal ahead of other markets in Europe. We will further strengthen the Miru brand through the launch of new products and continue expanding our sales channels.」

「As part of our product strategy, in addition to strengthening ongoing sales promotion for the daily disposable contact lens Magic, sales of the multifocal 2-week replacement lens 2WEEK Menicon Premio Multifocal, launched last December, have been progressing steadily. We will work to expand our market share in the market for this lens, which is expected to grow further. Among lens care products, Epica Cold, used to clean and store soft contact lenses, increased sales, particularly through drugstore channels.」