Tokai Carbon REPORTS LIMITED DAMAGE FROM KYUSHU EARTHQUAKE

TOKYO, Jul 29 (Pulse News Wire) – Tokai Carbon CO.,LTD. (5301.T) reported limited damage from the July 28 Kyushu earthquake affecting its Tonoura Plant in Kumamoto Prefecture.

As of July 29, there were no major injuries or fatalities among employees. Operations at the plant, which produces graphite materials for semiconductors and solar cells, were temporarily halted but power supply remains uninterrupted. Detailed assessments continue to determine potential impacts on production and future operations. Any significant developments will be disclosed promptly.

The Tonoura Plant, a key facility for the company's Fine Carbon Business, experienced partial shutdown of operational equipment during the quake. While some water disruptions occurred, they did not affect critical cooling systems. A thorough inspection is ongoing to assess further damages and recovery timelines. TOKAI CARBON emphasized that detailed information on any substantial impact on performance will be released as soon as available.