Source disclosure: January 13, 2026

HOKKO CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. [4992.T]

TOKYO, Jan 13 (Pulse News Wire) – Hokko Chemical Industry CO.,LTD. (4992.T) announced today that its board of directors resolved to further reduce policy holdings.

As of November 2025, the company's policy holdings stood at ¥18.10 billion, representing a ratio of 34.2% against net assets. The company plans to decrease its policy holdings balance to 30% by November 2030 (based on end-November 2025 market value) and lower the ratio below 20%. This reduction strategy aligns with the approach outlined in their previous announcement on January 12, 2024, which was updated on January 14, 2025.

The funds generated from the sale of these shares will be actively used for growth investments to enhance capital efficiency. In addition, the company intends to engage in detailed discussions with issuers of targeted equity securities to ensure mutual understanding of the policy. Any significant developments resulting from these sales will be promptly disclosed according to timely reporting requirements.

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