We would like to report the current situation regarding the impact of the worsening situation in the Middle East on our product supply as follows.

Record

■ Cement dispersion of AE water-reducing agents, high-performance AE water-reducing agents, water-reducing agents, high-performance water-reducing agents, soil and ground-related products, etc.

About the drug

Regarding products that use naphtha-derived polycarboxylic acid compounds as raw materials,

Raw materials have been secured for production and shipments up to July 2026.

■ Air-enhancing agents, defoaming agents, anti-foaming agents

Currently, there are no issues with shipments equivalent to normal levels.

■ Shrinkage reducing agents (Shrink Guard, Chijimi Guard, Nutte Guard)

For shrinkage-reducing agent-related products, which are mostly spot orders and are small-volume stock items, we are currently able to supply them at the usual order volume. However, we may not be able to accept new large orders. For details, please contact your nearest branch or sales office.

■ Other contract manufacturing and handled products

Regarding other contract-manufactured products and products we handle, we have not yet received detailed reports on supply from our contract manufacturers, suppliers, etc. We will provide updates as soon as we receive them.

Regarding the price revision (temporary measure) due to the situation in the Middle East, as announced on May 13, 2026, we would like to implement it for deliveries starting July 1, 2026, and we ask for your understanding.

　We sincerely apologize for the great inconvenience and concern this has caused our customers, and we kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation in light of the circumstances.

　We will inform you again if there are any further developments.

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