Takeo Otake

Ihara Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of agricultural and fine chemicals. Its operations are carried out through the following segments: Pesticide, Chemicals, and Others. The Pesticide segment provides agrochemical and pesticide-related agents. The Chemicals segment offers organic intermediates, amines, preservatives, and deodorants. The Others segment deals with the manufacture and sale of feed additives and industrial chemicals. The company was founded on November 24, 1965 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

RIKENGREEN CO., LTD. engages in the sale of agricultural products and chemicals such as pesticides, fertilizers, soil conditioners, and grass planting materials. It operates through the following segments: Turf and Greens Professional Division, Specialty Chemicals, Landscaping and Greenery, and Others. The Turf and Greens Professional Division segment deals with the sale of afforestation materials for golf courses, highways, and rivers; and maintenance of golf courses. The Specialty Chemicals segment includes the sale of functional chemicals for paper companies. The Landscaping and Greenery segment provides landscaping, civil works, and green land management services. The Others segment composes of insurance agency, leasing, and food additive sales businesses. The company was founded on June 1, 1957 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.