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I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your continued patronage of the Group.

Since our foundation in 1913, we have been engaged in coal production and sales businesses for over 100 years, and we have worked hard to ensure stable energy supplies in Japan. Coal has long been an essential resource as a material for ironmaking and still serves as a key energy resource that generates approximately 40 percent of the world’s electricity. This demonstrates that coal is still a vital resource.

Meanwhile, consumption of coal in advanced nations is showing signs of shrinking due to tightened control of carbon dioxide emissions. In addition, the rise of renewable energy is changing the structure surrounding the energy resources business.

Against this backdrop, the Group has endeavored to secure a stable and diverse earnings base by expanding new business fields through its recent activities, including M&As.
Specifically, we have acquired various businesses in areas ranging from beverage & food packages, fashion, electronic parts, and office equipment, to even pet food. These businesses are of increasing importance in contributing to the Group’s profits.
In order to achieve further growth and development, based on the medium-term business plan (five-year plan) established in November 2018, the Group will expand its business portfolio by continuing to invest in new businesses.

With our corporate philosophy “Serving People and Society” in mind, we will continue to create added value in businesses needed by society and evolve, while flexibly responding to various changes in the external environment and social needs.

We kindly request the further support and understanding of all the stakeholders.

evolve as a company essential to society while flexibly responding to various changes in the environment and social needs to make our society more affluent and dynamic. We kindly request the further support and understanding of all the stakeholders.