Since the establishment of our company in 1887, we have achieved growth through the tremendous changes we have brought upon our operations as a result of the challenges we have boldly undertaken in business creation.

We have placed particular focus on research and development as the driving force behind the growth of our company. With such original technology as fine organic synthesis, ultrafine particle control, and functional polymer as our base, we have made progress in product development and market cultivation on a global basis. This has led to the market release of various highly acclaimed products in such fields as organic/inorganic materials, electronic materials, agricultural chemicals and pharmaceuticals.

In April 2010 we launced Vista 2015 Stage I, the three-year first half of its medium-term business plan Vista 2015, under the slogan "Toward Sustainable Growth and Progress." We will further step up the pace of our initiatives, paving the way for the creation of new products and businesses and the reinforcement of the business foundations of exisiting products and establish a position of overwhelming dominance in research, development and technology, with the goal of achieving sustained growth as a Value-generating Enterprise with world-class brands.

We look forward to your further understanding and support.