Kokuyo Co., Ltd. Entered into an agreement to acquire unknown majority stake in Origin Co., Ltd. and ESTIC Co., Ltd. from Yasohachi Fukumura and Origin Co., Ltd.

KOKUYO CO., LTD. is a Japan-based manufacturing company primarily offering stationery and furniture products. The Company operates in three segments. The Stationery-related segment manufactures, purchases and sells stationery products and business supplies. The Furniture-related segment manufactures, purchases and sells office furniture, space design and consultation business. The Mail-order and Retail segment is engaged in the mail-order sales of office products and the sale of interiors and household goods.