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C O R P O R A T EP R O F I L E E

M A T E R I A L SINNOVATION

01 JSR Corporation Corporate Profile

Contributing to Societyby Creating Materialsfor TomorrowUsing the power of chemistry, JSR Group is continually exploring the possibilities of existing materials

and potential applications for new materials. Our mission is to contribute to the social good by supplying

materials to serve future generations and providing new value today for our customers and society.

I N I T I A L P H A S EE X P L O R AT O R Y

D I V E R S I F I C AT I O N P H A S EA C C E L E R AT E D

D I V E R S I F I C AT I O N P H A S EB U S I N E S S

E N H A N C E M E N T P H A S E

Launching Synthetic Rubber Production in Japan

In 1957, JSR was established as a stat-utory company. In April 1960, JSR suc-cessfully launched styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) production at its plant in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture. In the years that followed, the company introduced various other types of synthetic rubber and became leading rubber manufac-turer in Japan. In 1969, it became a pri-vate company.

Surviving a Deep Slump

Crude oil prices soared as a result of the two oil crises. Demand fell as the export competitiveness of synthetic rubber was eroded by the rapidly ris-ing value of the yen. JSR responded by improving energy efficiency in the com-pany’s plants and centralizing produc-tion. We also began to diversify the business portfolio.

Creating New Businesses

In 1981, JSR entered into the elec-tronic materials field, which allowed us to expand with the rapidly growing IT sector by supplying new materials. This supported diversification away from a business structure that heavily depended on the petrochemical prod-uct business. Parallel to this, we aimed at enhancing the added value of our petrochemical products.

Building a Global Production Structure

Amidst the trend toward borderless markets and rising competition from Asian emerging countries, JSR invest-ed more heavily in its electronic mate-rials business. New photoresist plants in Europe and North America created a three-region production structure. We also established production capacity for display materials in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan.In 1997, company name was changed from “Japan Synthetic Rubber Corporation” to “JSR Corporation.”

1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s

In 1957, Japan was finishing postwar reconstruction and starting a period of high economic growth. Petrochemical

products were essential for industrial development. JSR Corporation (formerly Japan Synthetic Rubber Co., Ltd.) was

established as a national policy concern to pioneer synthetic rubber production in Japan. We later applied our polymer

technologies in the fine chemicals sector to produce semiconductor materials, display materials, and other products. JSR

is currently taking up the challenge of materials innovation applicable in new fields, including the life sciences, environ-

ment and energy that make use of the acquired technologies in the fine chemicals sector. These are under development

as future JSR core businesses.

02JSR Corporation Corporate Profile

B U S I N E S SE N H A N C E M E N T P H A S E

A C T I V AT I O NT O W A R D G R O W T H

P R O G R E S S O F G L O B A L I Z AT I O N

S U S T A I N A B L E G R O W T H

Contents

03 Materials that Support Society

05 Message from President

07 THE JSR VISION

09 Product Outline

17 R&D Policy and Organization

19 JSR Integrated Production Process

21 CSR Initiatives

23 JSR’s Network in the World

25 JSR’s Network in Japan

Expansion of Fine Chemicals Business

JSR significantly increased its presence in global markets through a collaboration with a leading manu-facturer. The business structure was transformed by expanding fine chemi-cals, mainly in materials for semicon-ductors and display panels.

Aiming for Sustainable Growth

We have embarked on a three-stage series of mid-term plans to real-ize our vision for 2020. The JSR20i3* three-year mid-term business plan, launched in 2011, aimed to extend earlier progress by differentiating the Petrochemical Products Business and Fine Chemicals Business, while also investing in and nurturing the Life Sciences and Environment and Energy as strategic businesses.

Leading to Results

The JSR20i6* three-year mid-term business plan launched in 2014, fol-lowing up on the results achieved during the JSR20i3, we made progress on the globalization of Solution polym-erization Styrene-butadiene Rubber (SSBR) business (Elastomers Business) for fuel sufficient tires, Semiconductor Materials Business and Display Materials Business. We also placed Life Sciences Business as a new pillar of our business next to Petrochemical Products Business and Fine Chemicals Business.

Strengtheningour competitiveness for the future

We launched a new three-year mid-term business plan, JSR20i9*. We place SSBR, Semiconductor Materials Business and Life Sciences Business as earnings driver and promote the profit expansion. Also we work on labor productivity improvement through working on digitalization and will enhance our competitiveness.

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* The “i” in ”JSR20i3” (twenty-thirteen), ”JSR20i6” (twenty-sixteen) and “JSR20i9”(twenty-nineteen) emphasizes the “Innovation” to realize Materials Innovation, which is the heart of our corporate mission.


Materials that Support SocietyProducts supplied by JSR Group are used worldwide and in a vast range of products, materials, and com-

ponents used in daily life including tires and other products for automobiles, LCD televisions, smart-

phones, and tablet PCs.

Petrochemical Products Business

Elastomers

Thermoplastic Elastomers

Emulsions

Plastics

We supply high-quality products, including synthetic rubbers, which were our first products after the foundation of JSR, thermoplastic elastomers, which have the characteristics of rub-ber and plastic, emulsions developed based on technology for emulsion polymerization of synthetic rubbers and plastics, and ABS/AES resins which have unique mechanical character-istics and excellent appearance. We also supply a wide range of functional materials, including industrial-use particles, battery materials, and energy-saving thermal management materials.


Fine Chemicals Business

BioprocessMaterials

Display Materials

Semiconductor Materials

OpticalMaterials

In Vitro Diagnostics and

Life Science Research

Using technologies that have been cultivated in development of polymer materials, JSR de-velops and supplies many products with top shares at the global level, including lithogra-phy materials, chemical mechanical planarization materials (CMPs), and packaging materials, which are essential to production in process of semiconductor chips. We also supply materials including, LCD materials and next-generation display materials for use in production of flat panel displays such as LCD and organic EL displays. Moreover, we supply UV-curable resins that are used in 3D printing.

In this area, with an expanded range of global strategic partners from both inside and outside JSR Group, we focus on various fields, including the in-vitro diagnostics and re-search reagents field, and the bioprocess field, which meet advanced needs of medical fields such as research and diag-nosis, and bioprocess materials for personalized medicine and development and manufacture of biopharmaceuticals.

Life Sciences Business


Message from President

We pursue the challenge innovation with thought for the society of tomorrow

When JSR was established in 1957 as Japan Synthetic Rubber

Co., Ltd., its mission was to launch synthetic rubber manufac-

turing in Japan. Since then our business domain has grown to

include other areas, such as emulsions, synthetic resins, semi-

conductor materials, and display materials, using pioneering

advanced technology. We are transforming our business struc-

ture based on our original technologies, while fulfilling social

needs by combining cultivated technologies and people, found

throughout our Petrochemical Products and the Fine Chemicals

businesses, with our global group capabilities.

We are committed to pursuing the vast potential represented

by innovative materials. This is how we create value and con-

tribute to society, true to our Corporate Mission—“Materials

Innovation—We create value through materials to enrich soci-

ety, people and the environment.”

JSR Group’s materials are used to produce a vast range of prod-

ucts for daily life, including materials for tires, home electron-

ics, semiconductors and display panels. And now, we are also

involved strategically in new businesses that aim to respond to

society’s deeper needs in the life sciences, environment and

energy fields. We continue to meet the challenges through

materials innovation that fulfills needs that reflect problems in

the global human community.

Transforming our business structure

with a pioneering approach to

advanced technology

Through activities based on our

corporate mission, we are helping to

create the sustainable society

JSR materials innovation continues to

respond to changes in social needs


Representative Directorand President, JSR Corporation

Mitsunobu (Nobu) Koshiba


THE JSR VISIONWe launched a new three-year mid-term business plan, JSR20i9*. We place SSBR,

Semiconductor Materials Business and Life Sciences Business as earnings driver and pro-

mote the profit expansion. Also we work on labor productivity improvement through

working on digitalization and will enhance our competitiveness.

Targets of JSR20i9 by Business AreaPetrochemical Products Business• Solution polymerization SBR(SSBR): expand sales in global market

• Plastics Business: expand sales in markets overseas under integration with

other companies

Fine Chemicals Business and Other Products BusinessFine Chemicals Business

• Semiconductors Materials: maintain high market share in leading-edge lithog-

raphy materials and expand sales of semiconductor peripheral materials such as

CMP materials, packaging materials and cleaning solutions

• Display Materials: expand sales in the Chinese market where continued high

growth is expected

Life Sciences Business

• Expand business mainly in the antibody pharmaceutical area where market

growth is expected

Measures for Digitalization• Improve labor productivity significantly by measures such as improvement

of R&D efficiency through utilization of AI and robots and improvement of

manufacturing efficiency by taking in ICT technology such as IoT.

• Improve operational efficiency for the growth after

2020 as well as search for a new business and also

foster human resources who are able to drive vari-

ous measures. JSR20i3*

Phase

IResults of JSR 20i3

• Clarification of the strategy toward growth

• Decision of resource investment

JSR20i6*

Phase

IIResults of JSR 20i6

• Progress of globalization

• Restructuring of the Strategic Business and focusing on the Life Sciences Business

* The “i” in ”JSR20i3” (twenty-thirteen), ”JSR20i6” (twenty-sixteen) and “JSR20i9” (twenty-nineteen) emphasizes the “Innovation” to realize Materials Innovation, which is the heart of our corporate mission.


JSR20i6*

Phase

IIResults of JSR 20i6

• Progress of globalization

• Restructuring of the Strategic Business and focusing on the Life Sciences Business

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Strengthening Competitiveness for the Future

Mission of JSR 20i9

• Solid earnings growth by SSBR, semicon-ductors materials and the Life Sciences Business

We will achieve

sustainable growth to fulfill

our responsibility to

all our shareholders

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Elastomers

47.5% 40.7%

Plastics

11.8%

Revenue Breakdown byBusiness Segment


Product Outline

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Revenue Breakdown byBusiness Segment



ELASTOMERS, THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS

As an integrated

manufacturer of synthetic

rubber, we offer a line-up

of global standard products

Since creating the first Japanese-made synthetic rubber in

1960, JSR has supplied an extensive range of products to serve

the expansion of society and industry. As a synthetic rubber

manufacturer, we provide rubber and plastic products ranging

from tire rubber to thermoplastic elastomers to enhance the

quality of daily living. We also aim to become a world-leading

company in solution polymerization styrene-butadiene rubber

(SSBR) for fuel-efficient tires.

* The Elastomers business operates as a coalition of Group companies such as ELASTOMIX CO., LTD. and JSR Trading Co., Ltd.

General-purpose Synthetic Rubber

SSBR’s special molecular structure imparts good workability and dynamic performance for fuel-efficient and high-performance tires. ESBR has excel-lent tensile strength and abrasion resistance. It is used for the tread por-tion of car tires and other applications. Polybutadiene rubber (BR) has good low-temperature properties and high repulsion elasticity and is used as the feedstock for heavy-vehicle tires and for golf balls. JSR also sup-plies products for medical applications.

Special-purpose Synthetic Rubber

Nitrile rubber (NBR) is highly resistant to heat, oil, and abrasion in appli-cations such as automobile fuel hoses, seals, and rubber rollers, among others. Ethylene propylene rubber (EPM/EPDM) is used for automobile packing and hoses, electric wires, thermal belts, sealing, modifying of synthetic rubber, and other applications. Butyl rubber (IIR) has outstand-ing gas impermeability and is used for inner tire, liners and medical applications.

Thermoplastic Elastomers (Butadiene Type/Styrene Type)

JSR RB is syndiotactic 1, 2-polybutadiene, developed with unique tech-nology. It is used as various kinds of applications such as shoe sole, medical tube and film in all over the world. JSR TR/SIS is styrenic ther-moplastic elastomers. It is used as modifier of resin and asphalt, adhe-sive and flexographic printing plate. JSR DYNARON is hydrogenated polymer with unique molecular structure. It is used as protect film by its superior property in compatibility and adhesive with polyolefin.

Thermoplastic Elastomers (Olefin Type)

The olefin-type thermoplastic elastomer, JSR EXCELINK™, has strength and elasticity comparable to vulcanized rubber, but with the same excel-lent workability of thermoplastic resin. It is used in place of vulcanized rubber in automobiles, appliances, electronics, and other products. This is an energy and resource-conserving environment-friendly material that can be recycled.

Latent Heat Storage Material CALGRIP™

JSR offers thermal storage materials that allow for “thermal control,” the trapping and release of heat, leading to more efficient use of energy. They are suitable for transportation under con-trolled temperatures, thermal management for buildings, etc.


Our high-performance

chemical materials are

based on advanced

technology and experience

JSR Group supplies a wide-range of special functional prod-

ucts such as styrene butadiene (SB) latex and acrylic emul-

sions based on production technology for synthetic rubber.

In addition, we are making use of our technology and expe-

rience in the fine chemicals fields to provide materials to

enhance comfort in a variety of living spaces.

* The emulsions business operates as a coalition of Group companies such as Emulsion Technology, Co., Ltd. and JSR Trading Co., Ltd.


EMULSIONS

PCL

A leading product in the field emulsions is paper coating latex (PCL). Its strong adhesion and excellent printability meet the needs of a wide range of appli-cations, including paper coating material and paint for magazines, catalogs, wrapping paper, and other types of coated paper.

SB Latex

Styrene-butadiene (SB) latex comes in a wide lineup of grades with different properties. Some latexes are used to make foam rubber by being foaming into sponges or processed into such applications as bedding, midsoles, and cos-metic puffs. In addition, these latexes excel in adhesive strength and flexibility and can be used in such wide-ranging uses as asphalt modifiers and a variety of adhesives.

Binders for Batteries

JSR has been developing the latest binder for secondary batteries with advanced emulsion synthesis technologies. JSR binder is an indispensable material for manufacturing electrode of lithium ion batteries and nickel hydro-gen batteries which used in today’s smartphones, PCs, electric vehicles and etc. With good binding property, excellent battery performance and high reli-ability, JSR binder is highly preferred in the market. Furthermore, unlike con-ventional solvent-based binder (PVDF), it is a high-performance water based binder that is environmentally friendly and cost-effective.

High-Performance Acrylic Emulsions

Cultivated in such fields as adhesives and floor polishing agents, high-performance acrylic emulsions (AE), which originated from the fusion of water-based polymer synthesis and bonding, have opened up new applications. AE foams are extraor-dinarily softer than existing products and are being used in acoustic material for automobiles and toilet seats. The uses for these products are also expand-ing into buffer sheets for electronic equipment and noise-reduction materials for musical instruments. In addition, AQUATRAN™, a newly developed, highly water-resistant adhesive, is currently being released to market.

Water-based Durable Stain Resistant Emulsion SIFCLEAR™

This product has excellent durability and stain resistance, making it perfect for use as a binder in a variety of materials, including thermal insulation paints. It can also be used as a coating material, due to its excellent transparency.


Our plastics offer unique

characteristics made

possible by a flexible

approach to product design

JSR Group has a wide range of ABS resins with unique fea-

tures achieved by combining the characteristics of multi-

ple polymers, and created by a flexible approach to product

design. We are also working to develop plastics and parts

designs, including development of materials that provide

superior appearance without the need for painting, and prod-

ucts with specifiable hardness characteristics. We provide

these high-quality products to customers around the world.

* The plastics business operates as a coalition of Group companies such as Techno Polymer Co., Ltd.


PLASTICS

ABS General Grade

A wide range of grades including ultra-high-impact resistant, highly fluid, and highly rigid types are available. It is easi-ly molded, has a good balance of physical properties, and is suitable for coloring and glaze. It is widely used for industrial goods, household goods, electrical equipment, game consoles, and many other applications.

ABS Special Grade

A range of grades, covering high rigidity and heat resistance, to high fire resistance are available. ABS Heat Resistant Grade has outstanding practical heat resistance, impact resistance, and workability. It is widely used for auto parts and electrical appliances. This grade has outstanding liquidity and thermal stability. It is used for office equipment, fax machines, porta-ble devices and other IT equipment and home appliances.

Weather-resistant Resin AES Grade

With a high level of weather and impact resistance, com-bined with excellent rigidity and workability, these grades are used extensively for auto parts, outdoor equipment, garden-ing supplies, and building materials. It has impact resistance, mechanical characteristics and workability equivalent to ABS General Grade, so it can be molded in the same way.

HUSHLLOY™ Anti-Squeak Plastic

Friction at joints between plastic parts is a major design issue because it is the cause of unpleasant squeaking noises that can result. HUSHLLOY™ styrene thermoplastic has revolution-ary properties that prevent squeaking. In addition to reducing the cost of anti-squeak measures, HUSHLLOY™ also retains its anti-squeak properties permanently.


We aim to become a leader

in the global market

by supporting process

shrink and high-density

integration

Semiconductor manufacturing requires a variety of

high-performance materials for use in the formation of cir-

cuits and high-density packaging. JSR Group offers a com-

prehensive range of these materials and meets the needs of

global leading edge semiconductor manufacturers.

* The semiconductor materials business operates as a coalition of Group companies such as JSR Micro, Inc., JSR Micro N.V. and JSR Micro Kyushu Co., Ltd.

Fine Chemicals and Other Products Business

SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIALS

Lithography Materials

In the rapidly advancing world of integrated circuits, there is a constant demand for high-quality materials such as large-scale integration (LSI). JSR offers a wide range of cutting edge prod-ucts catering to such demand, including high-resolution pho-toresists for optical wavelengths of 248nm (KrF) and 193nm (ArF), photoresists and topcoat materials for immersion lithog-raphy, and spin-on hardmask materials. For next-generation semiconductor processes, we have developed EUV resists.

CMP Materials and Process Materials

Chemical mechanical planarization (CMP), which planarizes surfaces out of thin films for wiring and insulation layers on wafers, is indispensable to the formation of multilayer inter-connections in LSIs. JSR supplies slurries that support the polishing of various thin-films having high planarity and low scratch characteristics. We also supply post-CMP cleaning solutions to remove impurities such as metals, organic and slurry residues from planarized wafer surface. In addition, JSR supplies process materials that can support next-generation semiconductor production.

Device Integration Materials

JSR responds to the high performance and high reliability requirements of packaging systems such as high density and 3D. JSR provides photoresist to form thick-film wiring which has high plating resistance, temporary bonding materials and insulation materials with high reliability for 3D packages.


We give innovation to

healthcare by exploring

the potential of materials

Global demand for healthcare and medical services continues

to expand. JSR Group creates advanced materials and appli-

cations for the life science and healthcare fields.

* Life Sciences business operates as a coalition of Group companies, such as JSR Life Sciences Corporation, KBI Biopharma, Inc., and MEDICAL & BIOLOGICAL LABORATORIES CO., LTD.


LIFE SCIENCES

Bioprocess Field

JSR Group combines precision polymer synthesis and surface mod-ification technology with genetic engineering to develop materials for use in biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes. We supply protein A affinity chromatography resin, which are used to refine antibody drugs. In collaboration with Japanese and overseas part-ners, we also provide products and services, including efficien-cy improvement services, relating to key refining processes used in antibody drug manufacturing.

Diagnostic Reagents Field

The pre-treatment diagnosis of evaluating health condition and detecting diseases is extremely important because of its role in the selection of corresponding therapies and drugs. Magnetic particles, latex particles and other JSR Group prod-ucts are widely used as materials for in vitro diagnostic reagents. JSR Group has been working with partner compa-nies to extend its product range for use in various advanced diagnostics such as personalized medicine.

Research Reagents Field

Biotechnology research is essential to the evolution of advanced diagnostics. We supply a variety of research reagents to isolate and purify highly-pure target biological materials such as proteins, nucleic acids and cells. The one of the representative example products is ExoCap™ kit which isolates cell-derived exosomes by magnetic particles coated with functional ligands binding to certain receptors on exo-some surfaces.

3D Cell Culture Plates

The NanoCulture™ Plate cell culturing system supplied by JSR Group is used in disease research and R&D by pharmaceutical com-panies, university and research institutes. The bottom of the plate is processed to create a pattern on a smaller scale than cells to provide a base for cell growth. Cell masses are able to form in the same way as within living bodies. These products are ideal for research and testing, since they allow cells to function and propa-gate under conditions similar to those inside a living body.


To meet needs in a diverse

range of fields, we provide

materials for evolving

mobile market and devices

JSR Group supplies a variety of materials, from those used

in LCD televisions, PCs and smartphones to those corre-

sponding to technical innovation including ICT and AI, and

advanced mobile devices.

We will continue to respond with materials to meet market

needs created by the trends toward higher image resolutions,

reduced weight and lower power consumption.

LCD Materials

LCD panels are composed of numerous layers made of high-performance materials, and JSR Group is involved in the manufacture of many of these materials. These include OPTMER™ AL, an alignment film that orders the arrays of liq-uid crystal, OPTMER™ CR, a colored resist material that is used to display color, OPTMER™ SS, a protective film, and OPTMER™ NN/PC, a photosensitive transparent organic film.

Heat Resistant Transparent ARTON™

ARTON™ is a transparent resin (cyclic olefin resin), which has superior optical properties, dimensional stability and breakthrough heat resistance. It is a high-performance resins for optical applications such as retardation film, light guide plates, and lenses. Although ARTON is a cyclic olefin resin, this resin has a polar group in its molecular chain and is good in adhesion, adherence and miscibility.

Next-Generation Display Materials

JSR is providing insulating films, and planar films for organ-ic EL displays (OLED). In addition, we offer a range of materi-als suiting customer’s new needs such as pigment dispersed resist for W-OLED used in color filters.

Water-Resistant Material and Anticorrosive Material for Automobiles

UV-curable resin with a variety of physical properties required for use in automobiles such as durability and adherence to different materials. The resin also possesses processing properties such as UV curability and coating properties. It enables robust and rapid formation of water-resistant and anticorrosive parts for automo-bile harnesses and connectors which significantly improves pro-ductivity and contributes to weight reduction of automobiles.

DISPLAY MATERIALS

EDGE COMPUTING RELATED ITEMS


* The display materials business operates as a coalition of Group companies such as JSR Micro Korea Co., Ltd. and JSR Micro Taiwan Co., Ltd.

DISPLAY MATERIALS/EDGE COMPUTING RELATED ITEMS


DISPLAY MATERIALS/EDGE COMPUTING RELATED ITEMS

We are helping to create

the sustainable society

by developing materials

for the environment and

energy field

The high-performance lithium ion capacitors, ULTIMO™, is a

superior electric storage device, with high output, high ener-

gy density, and high operating voltage.

It enables efficient energy use through energy regeneration

and pulse-current discharges, allowing application in a wide

range of business fields.

* The Lithium ion capacitors business is managed by JM Energy Corporation, a mem-ber of JSR Group.

LITHIUM ION CAPACITORS

Stereolithography Systems

3D printer system for industry. Three-dimensional objects are pre-pared as slices in CAD, and the corresponding patterns are then used to build layers of UV-curable resin with a UV laser beam. A stereolithography system repeats these steps to produce a three-dimensional object. It allows quick production of extremely pre-cise three-dimensional objects made of resin with excellent trans-parency, heat resistance, and mechanical properties.

Microwave Molding Systems

A microwave molding system is a totally new type of 3D printing system in which microwaves are used to heat conventional ther-moplastic resins. In an industrial context, 3D printers have hither-to been used mainly for rapid prototyping, but the new capability to use thermoplastic resins means the range of applications is now expanding to include rapid manufacturing systems capable of pro-ducing actual products. JSR will use this technology to offer new approaches to the molding of thermoplastic resins.

Laminated Cells

Ultimo™ laminated cells combine excellent heat dissipation properties with a thin, compact, and lightweight design. They are ideal for a wide range of applications, including backup for power outages, load leveling, and peak assist.

Flat Prismatic Can Cells

Ultimo™ prismatic cells have a flat prismatic can structure that enhances heat dissipation and facilitates installation compared with ordinary cylindrical products. These features reduce heat-related deterioration during charging and dis-charging. It also has advantage for implementation in limit-ed spaces.

Modules

Ultimo™ modules maximize the advantages of both laminated and prismatic cells and are designed for optimal usability and safety. These extremely safe products feature circuits to bal-ance cell voltages during low power consumption and detect and prevent over-charging.

* Stereolithography systems and microwave molding systems are managed by D-MEC LTD., a member of JSR Group.

Yokkaichi Research Center

Performance Polymer Research LaboratoriesDisplay Solution Research Laboratories

Fine Electronic Materials Research LaboratoriesAdvanced Materials Research Laboratories

Edge Computing Research Laboratories

Tsukuba Research Laboratories

BusinessDivision

JSR Functional MaterialsResearch Center

Universities

Technology Seeds

Next GenerationTechnology Research

M a t e r i a l s I n n o v a t i o n

CVC Activities(Corporate Venture Capital)

Seed ResearchSupport Research

Market Needs

ResearchInstitutes

External ProjectsInstitutions

Collaboration

Collaboration

CollaborationCustomer and Market Needs

Proposal onTechnology Seeds

ConsignmentResearch

Consortia

Joint Research

“Basis of JSR”Technologyinnovation

Society’sdiversifying

needs

Precisionmanufacturing

technology

Polymertechnology

Next Generation

Third Pillar

Core BusinessPetrochemical Products Business


Life Sciences and Others


R&D Policy and Organization

Creating materialsfor the futurethrough materials innovation


Performance Polymer Research LaboratoriesDisplay Solution Research Laboratories

Fine Electronic Materials Research LaboratoriesAdvanced Materials Research Laboratories

Edge Computing Research Laboratories


BusinessDivision

JSR Functional MaterialsResearch Center

Universities

Technology Seeds

Next GenerationTechnology Research

M a t e r i a l s I n n o v a t i o n

CVC Activities(Corporate Venture Capital)

Seed ResearchSupport Research

Market Needs

ResearchInstitutes

External ProjectsInstitutions

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Collaboration

CollaborationCustomer and Market Needs

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ConsignmentResearch

Consortia

Joint Research

“Basis of JSR”Technologyinnovation

Society’sdiversifying

needs

Precisionmanufacturing

technology

Polymertechnology

Next Generation

Third Pillar

Core BusinessPetrochemical Products Business


Life Sciences and Others


With deep expertise in its core polymer and preci-

sion manufacturing technologies, the JSR Group

has widened the scope of its technological domains

by integrating technologies from disparate fields

such as photochemistry, inorganic chemistry, preci-

sion processing, and biotechnologies. On this basis,

the Group has advanced R&D activities, and its accu-

mulated efforts have enabled it to develop unique

strengths relative to chemical companies worldwide,

which is our driving force to expand superior materi-

als and technologies globally.

The JSR Group’s main R&D centers are located at

Yokkaichi City in Mie Prefecture and Tsukuba City in Ibaraki

Prefecture, and are carrying out R&D activities aimed

at tracking swiftly evolving societal needs such as the

changes that are emanating from the digital revolution.

Our R&D mission can be broadly divided into three cat-

egories: “support research” for business domains we are

developing; “next-generation technology research” such

as novel and application research for peripheral fields;

and “seeds research” such as R&D for cutting-edge

materials that will be necessary in the future. In promot-

ing research, we highly value the close linkages in the

Group’s value chain from market development to process

development and manufacturing technology develop-

ment, extending out to manufacturing, sales, and distri-

bution. In our “support research”, we bring together our

businesses and R&D in ways that enable our research-

ers to directly contact customers to delve deeper into

customers’ needs. Moreover, we are enhancing techni-

cal services in a number of countries and constructing a

system capable of providing global and timely support for

customer’s businesses promotion.

For next-generation technology and seed research, it

is necessary for R&D to anticipate latent market needs.

Particularly in the case of new R&D fields, we promote

open innovation such as joint research with universities

and research institutions in Japan and overseas. We have

established the JSR-Keio University Medical and Chemical

Innovation Center (JKiC), a joint research facility on Keio

University’s Shinanomachi campus, which is to open in

October 2017. We will create innovation through investi-

gating the wholly novel concept of fusing medicine and

chemistry, which will lead to establish practical technol-

ogies that contribute to global society with people living

long and healthy lives.


JSR Integrated Production Process

JSR is dedicated to the continuing creation of excellent products


Proprietary polymer technology and precision manufac-

turing technology are key to the development and pro-

duction of new products at JSR production sites. Besides

technological strengths, we also work to improve reliabil-

ity and ensure that only high quality products are supplied

to customers by maintaining high quality control stan-

dards at every production site and at all stages, from R&D

to production.

Once our researchers have developed new materials, our pro-

duction technology group takes over the commercial manu-

facturing process, taking it from the research laboratory to the

manufacturing facility. The key requirements at that stage are

not only to produce capability and quality, but also to ensure

low manufacturing cost by safe and simple process. Our labo-

ratories generate materials with amazing properties, but those

materials will never be accepted by the market unless they can

also be produced reliably and economically. Something that

might be no problem in a laboratory may fail to work properly at

the commercial production stage.

Our approach to competitiveness, is not only to enhance our

advantage in terms of technology and performance, but also to

balance reliable product performance and profitability. We cap-

ture the business opportunities of newly developed materials

by combining optimal processes,facilities, and R&D results.

As a supplier of materials, we have a responsibility to sta-

bly supply newly developed materials. JSR Group’s major

plants in Japan are the Yokkaichi Plant (Yokkaichi City in Mie

Prefecture), the Chiba Plant (Ichihara City in Chiba Prefecture),

and the Kashima Plant (Kamisu City in Ibaraki Prefecture).

Also, there are production operation in other cities of Japan

and various countries of the world to support market and cus-

tomers’ requirements.

First priorities for production operations in our plants, are

environmental protection, security, and the prevention of acci-

dents, as we maintain reliable operations. We are cumulatively

ensuring high-level safety, environment and quality on a daily

basis at production sites. Also, JSR has promoted Responsible

Care activities as its independent and self-managed activities

proactively, and consistently implement and improved mea-

sures related to safety, health, environment.

The Manufacturing Technology Center aims to improve man-

ufacturing technology by detecting and solving overt problems

during the production process on daily basis.

Also, all JSR plants are certified under ISO 9001 and ISO

14001 standards for quality and environmental management sys-

tems, and we are committed to the stable supply of products.

Production Technologies/Process Development:

Essential high-level technologies for all of our business domains

Production:

We ensure high-quality materials in safe, environment-friendly plants


M A T E R I A L S I N N O V A T I O N

Fundamental Pillars of Management

• Continuous Creation of Businesses

• Enhancement of Corporate Culture

• Increase in Corporate Value

Responsibility to Our Stakeholders

• Responsibility to Our Customers/ Business Partners

• Responsibility to Our Employees

• Responsibility to Society

• Responsibility to Shareholders

CSR Initiatives

As management and CSR become one, we contribute to the sustainability of the earth’s environment and society by producing returns to society and to JSR Group.

CSR Advancement StructureBoard of Directors

Representative Directors

CSR Committee

Corporate Ethics Committee RC Committee Risk Management Committee Social Contribution Committee

• Advances corporate ethics for JSR Group

• Confirms and follows up on mat-ters of legal compliance

• Advances respect and safeguards for human rights

• Establishes, reviews and pro-motes JSR Group policies on safety, environment, quality, and product safety

• Strives to formulate and continu-ally improve response policies for risks involving JSR Group

Works to improve CSR activities by overseeing and guiding the following four committees:

• Examination and advancement of activities in which JSR Group ought to engage

Management PoliciesOur efforts to realize the corporate mission of JSR Group are guided by a management policy consisting of two core components. The first is a set of universal and unchanging “fundamental pillars of management” through which we work to achieve continuing growth. The second is our “responsibilities to stakeholders,” which are an expression of our responsibilities as a good corporate citizen.

Corporate Mission

We create value through materials to enrich society, people and the environment


We believe that the most important role for JSR Group is to contribute to the cre-ation of a better society by supplying innovative materials and quality products that meet the needs of our customers. We would like our customers to use our products with confidence, and we place particular emphasis on quality assurance and product safety initiatives.

We strive to develop mechanisms and a corporate culture to help employ-ees accurately perceive and solve issues in order to foster a JSR that not only maintains its organizational capacity but ensures its future growth. We are also focused on promoting work-style reform and raising the added value of our oper-ations. At the same time, we are developing a globalized workforce within the JSR Group as well as training and managing the Group’s human resources on a global level. Throughout the entire JSR Group, synergetic effects are being gen-erated from the great successes being achieved by our diverse human resources.

Responsible Care (RC) Management JSR Group strives to ensure safety and high environmental standards through autonomous initiatives at all stages from the development of chemical substances through to manufacturing, distribution, utilization, final consumption, and disposal, with particular emphasis on produc-tion facilities. We are also committed to dialog and communication with soci-ety, and we publish the results of our efforts to achieve improvements in safety, health, and the environment.Response to Biodiversity Preservation and Natural Capital The JSR Group contributes to the establishment of a sustainable society by identifying how our business activities depend on and impact biodiversity and natural capital and by endeavoring to reduce our footprint on the global environment. As part of this, we strive to generate value from an “active” approach (e.g., the development of eco-friendly products) and a “passive” approach (which is focused on reducing our plants’ CO2 emissions) as responses to two components of this effort: the cre-ation of new business opportunities and reduction of environmental risk. These approaches are based on our E2 InitiativeTM, which is named by taking the first let-ters of “Eco-Innovation” and “Energy Management.” Moreover, we are proceed-ing with focus on eco-friendly procurement of raw materials and equipment and the development of green areas at our business establishments, while at the same time emphasizing staff engagement and cooperation with local communities.

Through our IR activities, we work hard to ensure that shareholders and investors are promptly informed about our business situation and corporate policies. To facili-tate the exercise of shareholders’ voting rights, we convene ordinary general meet-ings of shareholders early so as to avoid the heaviest-scheduled dates, and send out convocation notices well in advance of meeting dates. We have also introduced a system that allows shareholders to vote via the Internet. Our wide-ranging com-munication activities also include quarterly briefings on our financial results and seminars for institutional investors and analysts (including technical seminars).

Our Responsibilities to Customers and Business Partners

Our Responsibilities to Employees

Our Responsibilities to Society

Our Responsibilities to Shareholders

Details about our CSR activities can be found on the JSR CSR website.

URL: http://www.jsr.co.jp/jsr_e/csr/

Participant in the United Nations Global CompactOn April 14, 2009, JSR Group became a participant in the United Nations Global Compact. Amid growing calls for corporate social responsibility, the Global Compact enables companies that operate on a world-wide level to declare their commitment to observing the Compact’s ten principles. The principles include human rights, labor, the environment, and anti-corruption. Having declared its participation in the Global Compact and its commitment to act responsibly as a member of the international community, JSR Group will work even harder to actively fulfill its social responsibilities.

1. Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights; and

2. make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.

3. Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining;

4. the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour;

5. the effective abolition of child labour; and

6. the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.

7. Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges;

8. undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; and

9. encourage the development and diffusion of environmen-tally friendly technologies.

10. Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.

The 10Principles

1 JSR Micro N.V.

2 EUV Resist Manufacuturing & Qualification Center N.V.

24 JSR BST Elastomer Co., Ltd.

3 Techno Europe N.V.

25 Techno Polymer (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

4 JSR Elastomer Europe GmbH

26 ELASTOMIX (THAILAND) CO., LTD.

5 JSR MOL Synthetic Rubber Ltd.

Selexis S.A.

27 PT. ELASTOMIX INDONESIA

28 JSR Trading Bangkok Co., Ltd.

29 JSR Micro, Inc.

11 JSR Micro Korea Co., Ltd.

10 Kumho Polychem Co., Ltd.

18 Techno Polymer Guangzhou Co., Ltd.

8 Tianjin Kuo Cheng Rubber Industry Co., Ltd.

9 MBL BEIJING BIOTECH CO., LTD.

17 Techno Polymer (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

7 J & W Beijing Biotech Co., Ltd.

16 Techno Polymer Shanghai Technical Development Co., Ltd.

30 JSR Trading, Inc.

19 ELASTOMIX (FOSHAN) CO., LTD.

31 TECHNO POLYMER AMERICA, INC.

12 JSR Electronic Materials Korea Co., Ltd.

20 JSR Micro (Changshu) Co., Ltd.

32 KBI Biopharma, Inc.

33 MBL International Corporation

34 JSRT México S.A. de C.V.

35 ELASTOMIX MEXICO S.A. de C.V.

13 JSR Elastomer Korea Co., Ltd.

21 Techno Polymer Hong Kong Co., Ltd.

14 JSR Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

22 JSR Corporation Taiwan Branch

15 JSR (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

23 JSR Micro Taiwan Co., Ltd.

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30 31

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211819

11

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14 15 1617

12 1310

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Petrochemicals

Fine Chemicals andOther Products

Petrochemicals/Fine Chemicalsand Other Products

Others

96

33

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JSR’s Network in the World (As of July 31, 2017)

JSR Group is building its business activities on a global scale through its 35 overseas business sites.

1 JSR Micro N.V.

2 EUV Resist Manufacuturing & Qualification Center N.V.

24 JSR BST Elastomer Co., Ltd.

3 Techno Europe N.V.

25 Techno Polymer (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

4 JSR Elastomer Europe GmbH

26 ELASTOMIX (THAILAND) CO., LTD.

5 JSR MOL Synthetic Rubber Ltd.

Selexis S.A.

27 PT. ELASTOMIX INDONESIA

28 JSR Trading Bangkok Co., Ltd.

29 JSR Micro, Inc.

11 JSR Micro Korea Co., Ltd.

10 Kumho Polychem Co., Ltd.

18 Techno Polymer Guangzhou Co., Ltd.

8 Tianjin Kuo Cheng Rubber Industry Co., Ltd.

9 MBL BEIJING BIOTECH CO., LTD.

17 Techno Polymer (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

7 J & W Beijing Biotech Co., Ltd.

16 Techno Polymer Shanghai Technical Development Co., Ltd.

30 JSR Trading, Inc.

19 ELASTOMIX (FOSHAN) CO., LTD.

31 TECHNO POLYMER AMERICA, INC.

12 JSR Electronic Materials Korea Co., Ltd.

20 JSR Micro (Changshu) Co., Ltd.

32 KBI Biopharma, Inc.

33 MBL International Corporation

34 JSRT México S.A. de C.V.

35 ELASTOMIX MEXICO S.A. de C.V.

13 JSR Elastomer Korea Co., Ltd.

21 Techno Polymer Hong Kong Co., Ltd.

14 JSR Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

22 JSR Corporation Taiwan Branch

15 JSR (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

23 JSR Micro Taiwan Co., Ltd.

29

30 31

32

78

2223

211819

11

20

14 15 1617

12 1310

26

27

282524

1 2 3

6

4

5

Petrochemicals



Others

96

33

35 34


18 ELASTOMIX CO., LTD.

23 JSR Life Sciences Corporation

19 JAPAN COLORING CO., LTD.

24 JN System Partners Co., Ltd.

20 Japan Butyl Co., Ltd.

25 MEDICAL & BIOLOGICAL LABORATORIES CO., LTD.21 JAPAN FINE COATINGS Co., Ltd.

22 KRATON JSR ELASTOMERS K. K. 26 JEY-TRANS CO., LTD.

28 LEXI Co., Ltd.

27 CMIC JSR Biologics Co., Ltd.

1 JSR Corporation Head Office

2 JSR Corporation Nagoya Branch

3 JSR Corporation Yokkaichi Plant and Research Laboratories

4 JSR Corporation Chiba Plant

5 JSR Corporation Kashima Plant

6 JSR Corporation Tsukuba Research Laboratories

7 JSR Corporation JSR Functional Materials Research Center

8 JSR-Keio University Medical and Chemical Innovation Center

9 JSR Trading Co., Ltd.

10 Emulsion Technology, Co., Ltd.

12 JSR ENGINEERING CO., LTD.

13 JSR Business Services Co., Ltd.

14 D-MEC LTD.

15 JSR Micro Kyushu Co., Ltd.

16 Techno Polymer Co., Ltd.

17 JM Energy Corporation

11 JSR Logistics & Customer Center Co., Ltd.

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16

10

9

25

17

3 10 11 122618

18

19

27

117

8 10 13

13

14 1621 24 28

24

918

18

19

6 14 23

20

20

4 12

12

9 10 18

1892 14

5 22

0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 350,000 400,000 450,000

2013.3 195,797 51,758 123,931

203,478 57,763 133,067

198,957 55,161 149,953

179,252 52,206 155,249

185,345 46,035 159,218

2014.3

2015.3

2016.3

2017.3

(Fiscal year)

(Millions of yen)

Elastomers Business Plastics Business Fine chemicals & other products BusinessNote: Figures are rounded down to the nearest million yen

Sales by Business Segments

Petrochemicals



Others


JSR’s Network in Japan (As of July 31, 2017)

The JSR network in Japan consists of the parent company, together with key manufacturing sites, research facilities and 20 JSR Group companies.

18 ELASTOMIX CO., LTD.

23 JSR Life Sciences Corporation

19 JAPAN COLORING CO., LTD.

24 JN System Partners Co., Ltd.

20 Japan Butyl Co., Ltd.

25 MEDICAL & BIOLOGICAL LABORATORIES CO., LTD.21 JAPAN FINE COATINGS Co., Ltd.

22 KRATON JSR ELASTOMERS K. K. 26 JEY-TRANS CO., LTD.

28 LEXI Co., Ltd.

27 CMIC JSR Biologics Co., Ltd.

1 JSR Corporation Head Office

2 JSR Corporation Nagoya Branch

3 JSR Corporation Yokkaichi Plant and Research Laboratories

4 JSR Corporation Chiba Plant

5 JSR Corporation Kashima Plant

6 JSR Corporation Tsukuba Research Laboratories

7 JSR Corporation JSR Functional Materials Research Center

8 JSR-Keio University Medical and Chemical Innovation Center

9 JSR Trading Co., Ltd.

10 Emulsion Technology, Co., Ltd.

12 JSR ENGINEERING CO., LTD.

13 JSR Business Services Co., Ltd.

14 D-MEC LTD.

15 JSR Micro Kyushu Co., Ltd.

16 Techno Polymer Co., Ltd.

17 JM Energy Corporation

11 JSR Logistics & Customer Center Co., Ltd.

715

16

10

9

25

17

3 10 11 122618

18

19

27

117

8 10 13

13

14 1621 24 28

24

918

18

19

6 14 23

20

20

4 12

12

9 10 18

1892 14

5 22

0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 350,000 400,000 450,000

2013.3 195,797 51,758 123,931

203,478 57,763 133,067

198,957 55,161 149,953

179,252 52,206 155,249

185,345 46,035 159,218

2014.3

2015.3

2016.3

2017.3

(Fiscal year)

(Millions of yen)

Elastomers Business Plastics Business Fine chemicals & other products BusinessNote: Figures are rounded down to the nearest million yen

Sales by Business Segments

Petrochemicals



Others


Date of EstablishmentDecember 10, 1957

Capital¥23,320 million

Total Number of Group Employees6,790(As of March 31, 2017)

Directors and Officers (As of June 16, 2017)

Representative Director and PresidentMitsunobu Koshiba

Representative DirectorKoichi Kawasaki

DirectorNobuo Kawahashi

DirectorTakao Shimizu

Outside DirectorYuzuru Matsuda

Outside DirectorShiro Sugata

Outside DirectorTadayuki Seki

Standing Audit & Supervisory Board MemberAtsushi Kumano

Outside Audit & Supervisory Board MemberHisako Kato

Outside Audit & Supervisory Board MemberSumio Moriwaki

Executive Managing OfficerKoichi Kawasaki*

Executive Managing OfficerNobuo Kawahashi*

Managing OfficerHayato Hirano

Managing OfficerKatsuya Inoue

Managing OfficerEric Johnson

Senior OfficerTakatoshi Nagatomo

Senior OfficerTakeshi Sugimoto

Senior OfficerTakao Shimizu*

Senior OfficerTsuyoshi Watanabe

Senior OfficerKazumasa Yamawaki

Senior OfficerMakoto Doi

Senior OfficerKiichiro Kamiya

Senior OfficerYoshikazu Yamaguchi

OfficerEiichi Kobayashi

OfficerHiroaki Nemoto

OfficerYoichi Mizuno

OfficerMika Nakayama

OfficerKoichi Saeki

OfficerKazushi Abe

OfficerSeiji Takahashi

OfficerYasufumi Fujii

OfficerMikio Yamachika

*Concurrently serving as director

2017.08.IB190

C O R P O R A T EP R O F I L E E

M A T E R I A L SINNOVATION

Head Office

Shiodome Sumitomo Bldg.1-9-2 Higashi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo105-8640 JapanTEL. 81-3-6218-3500FAX. 81-3-6218-3682

Nagoya Branch

Dai Nagoya Building 15F3-28-12 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi, 450-6415 JapanTEL. 81-52-533-2260FAX. 81-52-586-0261

Yokkaichi Plant

100, Kawajiricho, Yokkaichi-shi, Mie510-8552 JapanTEL. 81-59-345-8000FAX. 81-59-345-8111

Chiba Plant

5, Chigusakaigan, Ichihara-shi, Chiba299-0108 JapanTEL. 81-436-62-4161FAX. 81-436-62-1946

Kashima Plant

34-1, Towada, Kamisu-shi, Ibaraki314-0102 JapanTEL. 81-299-96-2511FAX. 81-299-96-5695


100, Kawajiricho, Yokkaichi-shi, Mie510-8552 JapanTEL. 81-59-345-8084FAX. 81-59-345-8118


25, Miyukigaoka, Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki305-0841 JapanTEL. 81-29-856-1001FAX. 81-29-856-1003

Taiwan Branch

17F-C1, No.8, Zihciang S. Rd., Jhubei City,Hsinchu County 302, Taiwan, R.O.C.TEL. 886-3-657-6600FAX. 886-3-657-6642

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