Dexerials Corporation (Headquarters: Shimotsuke-shi, Tochigi; Representative Director and President: Yoshihisa Shinya; hereinafter, “Dexerials”) announced that, of the ESG (environmental, social and governance) indices*¹ for Japanese equities adopted by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF)*², the world’s largest pension fund, Dexerials has once again been selected as a constituent of “FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index*^3”, “MSCI Nihonkabu ESG Select Leaders Index*^4”, “MSCI Japan Empowering Women (WIN) Select Index*^4”, “S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index” and “Morningstar Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index”.

In line with its Purpose, “Empower Evolution. Connect People and Technology,”^*5 the Dexerials Group will contribute to the realization of a prosperous and efficient society by continuing to provide unique, high-value-added products and solutions that are indispensable for the evolution of technology while striking a balance between economic and social value.

Going forward, we will continue to work to create innovative products and solutions by strengthening our proprietary technologies and human resources. At the same time, we will sincerely address ESG issues, aiming to realize a sustainable society and increase corporate value.

• *1： Government Pension Investment Fund
  An organization to which the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare entrusts pension reserves. It manages the reserve assets and returns income to the national treasury.
• *2： Government Pension Investment Fund > ESG
  Of the ESG (environmental, social and governance) indices for Japanese equities adopted by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), Dexerials is not in the scope covered by the FTSE Blossom Japan Index.
  
• *3： FTSE Blossom Japan Index Series
  FTSE Russell confirms that Dexerials Corporation has been independently assessed according to the index criteria, and it has satisfied the requirements to become a constituent of the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index. The FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index is used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products
  
• *4： MSCI
  The inclusion of Dexerials in an MSCI index and the use of MSCI logos, trademarks, service marks or index names does not constitute sponsorship,guarantee or sales promotion activities by MSCI or any of its affiliates regarding Dexerials. The MSCI indexes are the exclusive property of MSCI. MSCI and MSCI index names and logos are trademarks or service marks of MSCI or its affiliates.
  
• *5： Formulation of Mid-Term Management Plan 2028 “Achieving Evolution” and Purpose

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