Tranche Update on Nihon Parkerizing Co., Ltd.'s Equity Buyback Plan announced on March 25, 2022.

Nihon Parkerizing Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based manufacturer of chemical agents and equipment. The Company operates in three business segments. The Chemical Agents segment manufactures and sells metal surface treatment chemicals, anti-rust oil, rolling mill lubricant, coating materials, electroless nickel plating and industrial detergents. The Equipment segment manufactures and sells metal surface treatment equipment and coating equipment. The Processing segment is engaged in the provision of anti-rust processing service and heat treatment processing service. The Company is also involved in the maintenance work of buildings, the manufacture and sale of metal specimen plates, the management and leasing of real estates.