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  • 10 SHOWA DENKO REPORT 2017

    An Overview of the Showa Denko Group (as of December 2016)

    Institute for Integrated Product Development

    B

    Head Oce

    Nagoya Branch

    Osaka Branch

    Fukuoka Branch

    Kawasaki Oce

    Institute for Advanced and Core Technology

    A

    Higashinagahara Plant

    Kitakata Plant

    Isesaki Plant

    Oyama Plant

    Oyama Plant (Nasu)

    Chichibu Plant

    Kawasaki Plant

    Yokohama Plant

    Omachi Plant

    Shiojiri Plant

    Hikone Plant

    Sakai Plant

    Tatsuno Plant

    Tokuyama Plant

    Chiba Plant

    B

    For information on main Group companies in Japan, please go to the P19

    1 A

    EuropeSHOTIC Europa Industria de Aluminio Lda.

    Showa Denko Europe GmbH

    North AmericaShowa Denko Carbon, Inc.

    Showa Aluminum Corporation of America

    Showa Denko America, Inc.

    East AsiaShanghai Showa Chemicals Co., Ltd.

    Shanghai Showa Highpolymer Co., Ltd.

    Shanghai Showa Electronics Materials Co., Ltd.

    Shanghai Showa Highpolymer Trading Co., Ltd.

    Zhejiag Quzhou Juhua Showa Electoronic Chemical Materials Co., Ltd.

    Showa Denko Sichuan Carbon Inc.

    Showa Denko (Dalian) Co., Ltd.

    Showa Denko Aluminum (Nantong) Co., Ltd.

    Ganzhou Zhaori Rare Earth New Materials Co., Ltd.

    SHOWA DENKO New Material (Zhuhai) Co.,Ltd.

    Showa Specialty Gas (Taiwan) Co., Ltd.

    Taiwan Showa Chemicals Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

    Showa Denko HD Trace corp.

    Korea Showa Chemicals Co.

    Southeast AsiaShowa Specialty Gas Singapore (Pte.) Ltd.

    SHOTIC (Singapore) Pte Ltd.

    Showa Denko HD Singapore Pte Ltd.

    Showa Denko Singapore (Pte)Ltd.

    Showa Denko Rare-Earth Vietnam Co., Ltd.

    Hanacans JSC

    Showa Aluminum Manufacturing Philippines Corporation

    Showa Denko HD (Malaysia) Sdn.Bhd.

    SHOTIC MALAYSIA Sdn.Bhd.

    Europe

    East Asia

    Southeast Asia

    North America

    Sites in Japan Overseas Sites

    Business Sites

    Oita Complex

    Company name

    Head office location

    Number of consolidated subsidiaries

    Total number of employee

    Consolidated business results

    Showa Denko K.K.

    13-9, Shiba Daimon 1-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-8518, Japan

    48

    10,146

    Sales 671billion yen

    Operating income 42.1billion yen

    Net income attribute to owners of the parent 123billion yen

    Sales

    0

    200,000

    400,000

    600,000

    800,000

    1000,000

    2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

    847,803775,732

    671,159

    872,785

    739,675

    million yen

    Operating income

    2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

    25,953

    33,508

    42,053

    20,551

    28,108

    0

    10,000

    20,000

    30,000

    40,000

    50,000million yen

    Net income attribute to owners of the parent

    2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

    9,368 9,065

    921

    12,305

    2,929

    0

    3,000

    6,000

    9,000

    12,000

    15,000million yen

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    About Show

    a Denko

    CSRFinancial

    An Overview of the Showa Denko Group (as of December 2016)

    Institute for Integrated Product Development

    B

    Head Oce

    Nagoya Branch

    Osaka Branch

    Fukuoka Branch

    Kawasaki Oce

    Institute for Advanced and Core Technology

    A

    Higashinagahara Plant

    Kitakata Plant

    Isesaki Plant

    Oyama Plant

    Oyama Plant (Nasu)

    Chichibu Plant

    Kawasaki Plant

    Yokohama Plant

    Omachi Plant

    Shiojiri Plant

    Hikone Plant

    Sakai Plant

    Tatsuno Plant

    Tokuyama Plant

    Chiba Plant

    B

    For information on main Group companies in Japan, please go to the P19

    1 A

    EuropeSHOTIC Europa Industria de Aluminio Lda.

    Showa Denko Europe GmbH

    North AmericaShowa Denko Carbon, Inc.

    Showa Aluminum Corporation of America

    Showa Denko America, Inc.

    East AsiaShanghai Showa Chemicals Co., Ltd.

    Shanghai Showa Highpolymer Co., Ltd.

    Shanghai Showa Electronics Materials Co., Ltd.

    Shanghai Showa Highpolymer Trading Co., Ltd.

    Zhejiag Quzhou Juhua Showa Electoronic Chemical Materials Co., Ltd.

    Showa Denko Sichuan Carbon Inc.

    Showa Denko (Dalian) Co., Ltd.

    Showa Denko Aluminum (Nantong) Co., Ltd.

    Ganzhou Zhaori Rare Earth New Materials Co., Ltd.

    SHOWA DENKO New Material (Zhuhai) Co.,Ltd.

    Showa Specialty Gas (Taiwan) Co., Ltd.

    Taiwan Showa Chemicals Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

    Showa Denko HD Trace corp.

    Korea Showa Chemicals Co.

    Southeast AsiaShowa Specialty Gas Singapore (Pte.) Ltd.

    SHOTIC (Singapore) Pte Ltd.

    Showa Denko HD Singapore Pte Ltd.

    Showa Denko Singapore (Pte)Ltd.

    Showa Denko Rare-Earth Vietnam Co., Ltd.

    Hanacans JSC

    Showa Aluminum Manufacturing Philippines Corporation

    Showa Denko HD (Malaysia) Sdn.Bhd.

    SHOTIC MALAYSIA Sdn.Bhd.

    Europe

    East Asia

    Southeast Asia

    North America

    Sites in Japan Overseas Sites

    Business Sites

    Oita Complex

    Frequency rate of lost-time injuries

    (Major Subsidiaries as of March 31,2017)

    0.0

    0.1

    0.2

    0.3

    0.4

    0.5

    2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

    0

    0.14

    0.43

    0.25

    0.15

    0.150.13

    0.22

    0.24

    0.12

    Showa DenkoShowa Denko Group

    Discharged amounts of greenhouse gases

    0

    500

    1,000

    1,500

    2,000

    2,500

    3,000

    2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

    2,504

    kt-CO2

    2,673 2,675 2,687 2,687

    Number of employees

    0

    2,000

    4,000

    6,000

    8,000

    10,000

    12,000

    2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

    5,802

    4,088

    9,89010,234

    4,329

    5,905

    10,577

    4,645

    5,932

    10,561

    4,688

    5,873

    10,146

    4,071

    6,075

    JapanOverseas

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    History of the Group

    Showa Denko K.K. Showa Aluminum Corporation Showa Highpolymer Co., Ltd.

    1908With the business on track under the spirit of tenacity

    and indomitability,

    established the foundation of the Showa Denko

    Group.

    Deepened and further developed business,

    taking advantage of postwar reconstruction

    and rapid growth

    1945

    Switched to energy-saving products

    after overcomingoil crises

    1986

    Expanded into the energy-saving and high

    value-adding business in full-scale,

    through the fusion of organic/inorganic and

    aluminum technologies.

    2001

    Engaged inShaping Ideas in pursuit of

    evolving chemical company with

    individualized products

    through the fusion of organic / inorganic and aluminum technologies

    2011

    Technology and products CSR Event

    1981Started aluminum can collection activities at certain plants

    1931Started manufacturing ammonium sulfate using domestic technology (Showa Fertilizers K.K.)

    1934Industrialized domestically produced aluminum (Nihon Iodine K.K.)

    1908Established Sobo Marine Products K.K.

    1926Established Nihon Iodine K.K.

    1937Established Riken Kohaku Kogyo K.K.

    1945Resumed production of ammonium sulfate fertilizer

    1951Achieved domestic production of synthetic resin emulsion

    1953Achieved domestic production of unsaturated polyester resin

    1965Achieved domestic production of vinyl ester resin

    1969Showa Aluminum Can Corporation produced the rst aluminum can in Japan

    1981Developed the Cojunal Method, a high-purity aluminum rening method

    1921Established Takada Aluminum Equipment Manufacturing K.K.

    1928Established Showa Fertilizers K.K.

    1939Established Showa Denko K.K.

    1986Started manufacture and sale of aluminum cylinders

    1990Started company-wide aluminum can recycling activities

    1995Formulated Responsible Care Action Guidelines

    1997Published Responsible Care Report

    1998Established Our Code of Conduct

    1986Acquired a graphite electrode business in the United States, and established Showa Denko Carbon, Inc.

    1988Expanded into the hard disk business

    2012Established Our Code of Conduct and Its Practical Guide

    2013Our long history of aluminum can recycling activities received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry's Prize of the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle) Promotion Merit Awards in FY 2013

    2014Resigned the amended Responsible Care Charter

    2014Received the Special Incentive Award of the Ikumen Company Award 2014 sponsored by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare

    2016Received the Platinum Kurumin

    2001Merged Showa Aluminum Corporation

    2009

    Established Showa Denko HD Yamagata K.K

    2010Merged Showa Highpolymer Co., Ltd.

    2016Deciding to acquire SGL GE's graphite electrode business

    2017Established Advanced Battery Materials Division

    2003Started the business to recycl used plastic as material for ammonia at Kawasaki Plant

    2005Started mass production of perpendicular magnetic recording hard disks rst in the world

    2009Started production of cooling devices for power control units

    2001With the merger with Showa Aluminum Corporation as the trigger, expanded aluminum can recycling activities to Showa Denkos plants, oces and group companies

    2005Issued a CSR Report

    2005Signed the RC Charter

    2011Received the 43rd Ichimura Industrial Award for the development of cooling devices for power control units

    2013Our LED lighting equipment for plant growth received the Nikkei Business Daily Merit Award of the 2012 Nikkei Superior Products & Services Award

    2016Receives 2016 Top 100 Global Innovators Award, 2 Years in a Row

    1969Oita Petrochemical Complex started commercial operation

    History of the Group

    The Showa Denko Group started its business operations by focusing on the bright future of the electrochemical industry, which utilized one of Japans

    important resources: abundant water energy. Originating from electrochemistry, our Groups technology further evolved to cover the fields of inorganic

    chemistry, organic chemistry and metal materials. Today, the gene of our original technology is inherited to a wide variety of products that are essential in

    everyday life, including materials and components used in the information/ telecommunication industry and the automotive industry.

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    Product Technology Purchase or intermediate

    Carbide

    Ferroalloys

    Graphite

    Ceramics

    Nitrolime

    Graphite electrodes

    Abrasive grains Refractory materials Extreme pressure Technologies for making fine powder

    VGCFTM(Carbon nanotube)

    Magnet alloys

    Abrasives for semiconductorsSuper hard materials

    Rare earth metal

    Titanium

    Acetic acids

    BMC

    LED

    Hydrogen

    Fertilizers

    Chlorine

    Salt electrolysis

    Alumina Gallium Epitaxial growth

    Petrochemical

    Sputtering

    Chemical vapor deposition

    Heat exchangersAluminum cans

    Amino acid

    Chemical alumina

    Aluminum hydroxide

    Aluminum cylinders

    SHOTICTM

    Allylic esters

    Hard disksCaustic soda

    Vitamin derivatives

    Phenol resin

    Gases for medical use

    Ammonia

    Polyolefin

    Titanium oxide

    ShodexTM

    Highpolymer

    Catalysts

    Acrylonitrile

    Melting and castingAluminum

    Casting and forging

    Rolling

    Extrusion

    Electrochemical

    ElectrolysisElectrical Furnaces

    SCMGTM(Material for negative electrodes

    in lithium ion cells)

    Waterelectrolysis

    High-pressuretechnology

    Aluminum polymersolid condenser

    Biodegradable plastic

    Agrochemicalintermediates

    Agriculturalchemicals

    Organicsynthesis

    Specialty gases forsemiconductors

    Aluminum foilsfor capacitors

    Fused saltelectrolysis

    Showa Denko Group's Technological Lineage

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    Petrochemicals Petrochemicals Division (Olefins Department, Organic Chemicals Department)The Petrochemicals segment provides basic petrochemicals including ethylene and propylene, and organic chemicals derived from them, including acetyls and allyl alcohol derivatives.

    We contribute to effective use of resources and high

    cost competitiveness by not relying solely on naphtha

    (raw material diversication) to produce ethylene, which

    is widely used to produce various petrochemicals.

    Ethylene

    We are promoting the sales of the highly transparent and heat-

    resistant film SHORAYALTM as a glass substitute to be used in

    displays for mobile devices and other equipment.

    Demand for NPAC, which is used as a solvent for special

    gravure printing ink, has been increasing as an environment-

    friendly substitute for the currently popular toluene.

    n-Propyl acetate (NPAC)

    QUALEARTM is a new kind of polypropylene manufactured

    and sold by SunAllomer Ltd. This product, which is

    well balanced in terms of transparency, resistance to

    shocks, and rigidity, meets the needs of customers in

    the food packaging and automobile fields in particular.

    QUALEARTMSHORAYALTM

    2016 2015 Increase/decreaseIncrease/ decrease ratio(%)

    Sales 1,858 2,313 455 19.7

    Operating income 207 105 101 96.2

    Petrochemicals Segment (Billions of yen)

    Introduction of Businesses of the Group

    Holding a dialogue meeting with local residents

    In February 2016, Showa Denkos Oita Complex took part in a dialogue meeting with local residents on Responsible Care. The meeting, the 10th of its kind, was organized in partnership with the Japan Chemical Industry Association and 10 companies located in the Oita coastal industrial zone.

    About 200 people participated in the biennial meeting, which included a factory tour and a lecture session. Participants were briefed on the safety and environmental measures taken at the plants of the hosting companies and opinions were shared by both sides. Locals had lots of questions, opinions and requests for the participating companies about their earthquake and tsunami countermeasures and environmental issues. As we continue to conduct our business activities, we will firmly keep the opinions of local residents in mind.

    Petrochemicals

    26%

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    Electronic specialty gases are used in production processes

    for electronic components such as semiconductors, LCD

    panels, LEDs, and solar cells. Showa Denko manufactures

    dozens of these high-purity gases including ammonia,

    chlorine, and fluorine-containing gases.

    Showa Denko manufactures and sells vitamin derivatives (ascorbic

    acid PM, ApprecierTM, and TPNaTM), a slimming agent (Hi-Carnitine), and

    hair care products (DL-Cysteine and SPIERATM).

    RigolacTM, unsaturated polyester resin that meets

    requirements for a lightweight material with high durability

    and high corrosion resistance, is used for a wide range

    of applications including automotive components,

    home appliances, and ocean development.

    Unsaturated polyester resin

    Electronic specialty gases

    Cosmetic raw materials

    Showa Denko Gas Products Co., Ltd. contributes to

    securing safety and stable supply of food resources by

    supplying carbon dioxide mainly for carbonated

    beverages and dry ice for cooling.

    Chemicals

    19%

    2016 2015 Increase/decreaseIncrease/ decrease ratio(%)

    Sales 1,345 1,423 78 5.5

    Operating income 138 107 31 29.1

    Chemicals Segment (Billions of yen)

    Carbon dioxide and dry ice

    Chemicals Industrial Gases Division, Basic Chemicals Division (Industrial Chemicals Department, Organic Industrial Chemicals Department), Electronic Chemicals Division, Functional Chemicals Division (Functional Polymers Department, Specialty Chemicals Department)The Chemicals segment provides wide-ranging products, from industrial gases, industrial chemicals, high-performance chemicals, and elastomers, to electronic specialty gases and chemicals for the semiconductor industry, resins for reinforced plastics, HPLC columns and raw materials for cosmetics.

    Enhancing the supply system in China for the thermosetting bulk molding compound business

    In January 2017, Showa Denko New Material (Zhuhai) Co., Ltd. began the mass production and sale of thermosetting bulk molding compounds (BMCs) as the Showa Denko Groups second BMC base in China.BMC is a thermosetting bulk molding compound made from unsaturated polyester resin as main component, kneaded together with glass fiber and other additives. BMC is put to various uses including headlamp reflectors and engine covers for car applications, and precision mold parts for projectors. Moreover, the range of BMC's use is expected to increase in the future. BMC is expected to be used as sealing material for power-module housings and motors in home appliances including air conditioners and washing machines, and also as sealing material for motors in EVs and hybrid cars.

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    Electronics Electronics Materials Division, HD Division, Advanced Battery Materials DivisionThe Electronics segment provides compound semiconductor materials for ultrabright and high-output LEDs; rare earth magnetic alloys for high-performance motors; and HD media with high storage capacity for use in PCs, consumer electronics such as DVD recorders and game machines, and servers for data centers. We are supplying lithium-ion battery materials and promoting R&D of fuel cells.

    In addition to a broad lineup of infrared LED chips used as light

    sources for optical sensors for various applications, we also

    offer high-output red LED chips optimized specifically for plant

    growth.

    LED

    As the worlds largest hard disk manufacturer and seller, the

    Showa Denko Group is utilizing the leading-edge technologies

    to expand the storage capacity of its hard disks, while building

    the optimal production and supply system to help the Group

    meet the requests of customers in a smooth manner.

    HD

    The demand for rare earth magnet alloy is growing in fields

    such as drive motors for hybrid cars and energy efficient home

    electric appliances. We are also strengthening the development

    of next-generation magnet alloys with decreased expensive

    heavy rare earth content.

    For the lithium-ion battery market, we offer a variety

    of items, including SCMGTM long-life anode material,

    VGCFTM unique anode and cathode additive featuring

    high stability and quality, and SPALFTM aluminum laminated

    film produced and marketed .

    Electronics

    14%

    Rare earths

    Lithium-ion battery materials

    In 2017, we transferred the lithium-ion battery material business from the Others segment to the Electronics segment. As such, the numerical data shown above do not include those for that business.

    2016 2015 Increase/decreaseIncrease/ decrease ratio(%)

    Sales 1,033 1,315 282 21.4

    Operating income 139 175 36 20.4

    Electronics Segment (Billions of yen)

    SDK to expand production capacities for LIB materials

    SDK positions its LIB materials business as an advantage-establishing business in its medium-term business plan Project 2020+, aiming to establish a business model that has competitive advantages in terms of earning power and technical development. Demand for LIB materials has been growing rapidly. This is because demand for large LIBs is increasing mainly for automotive applications, in addition to demand for small LIBs for smartphones.In January 2016, Showa Denko started to outsource a part of its SDXTM carbon-coated aluminum foil in China. Subsequently, in June and August, we decided to enhance the production capacity for our SCMGTM carbon-based anode material and our VGCFTM conduction support agent for cathodes and anodes, respectively.

    Introduction of Businesses of the Group

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    Graphite electrodes contribute to iron and steel

    recycling as a component to melt iron and steel scraps in

    electric steel furnaces. Our graphite electrodes are rated

    very highly by customers throughout the world due to

    their excellent quality.

    With a hardness coming second only to diamond,

    CBN is used for tools to cut automotive and other

    components.

    Alumina is widely used among various industries, for

    purposes such as ceramics, filers for plastics, refractories,

    and abrasives.

    CBN (cubic boron nitride)

    SUPER-TITANIATM high-purity titanium oxide is used as

    one of the main materials in ceramic capacitors installed

    in familiar electronic and electrical devices.

    Alumina

    Ceramics for capacitors

    2016 2015 Increase/decreaseIncrease/ decrease ratio(%)

    Sales 509 635 126 19.9

    Operating income 58 12 45

    Inorganics Segment (Billions of yen)

    Graphite electrodes

    Inorganics

    7%

    Inorganics Ceramics Division, Carbons DivisionThe Inorganics segment provides ceramic products such as alumina, polishing materials, abrasives, and refractories; graphite electrodes for electric steel-making furnaces.

    Deciding to acquire SGL GEs graphite electrode business

    In October 2016, Showa Denko K.K. concluded an agreement with the SGL Group of Germany regarding the acquisition of SGLs graphite electrode business, SGL GE. The transaction is expected to be finalized in the middle of 2017.

    With the addition of SGL GEs manufacturing bases in Europe, the US, and Southeast Asia, Showa Denkos graphite electrode business will cover the entire world market, enabling it to provide customers with highly attractive products and services so as to further enhance the business and establish its position as a leading graphite electrode supplier.

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    High-purity aluminum foil is a key material in electronic

    components essential to IT devices, home electric

    appliances, and automobiles. High-purity aluminum foil

    for electrolytic capacitors is produced through precise

    control of purity and manufacturing processes.

    We are producing SHOTICTM continuously cast rods of

    aluminum alloy and their forgings. The fine alloy

    structure contributes to reducing the weight

    of automobiles and the products are used as parts for

    compressors of in-vehicle air conditioners, etc.

    We provide oil coolers, heat sinks and other heat

    exchangers for industrial equipment, as well as cooling

    devices for hybrid car power control units.

    Showa Aluminum Can Corporation was the first to manufacture

    aluminum cans in Japan. Its lightweight and recyclable

    aluminum cans are sold both in Japan and abroad. In 2016 the

    production of sleek cans* was also launched at Hanacans site in

    Vietnam.

    Aluminum Cans

    Aluminum

    14%

    High-purity aluminum foil

    2016 2015 Increase/decreaseIncrease/ decrease ratio(%)

    Sales 986 1,008 22 2.2

    Operating income 44 26 19 72.3

    Aluminum Segment (Billions of yen)

    Cooling devices

    SHOTICTM

    * Sleek cans: have a smaller diameter and greater height compared with regular cans, and are increasingly adopted across the world in recognition of design excellence.

    Aluminum Aluminum Rolled Products Division, Aluminum Specialty Components Division, Aluminum Can DivisionThe Aluminum segment provides aluminum materials including rolled, extruded and forged products; and various high-value-added fabricated aluminum products such as high-purity aluminum foil for capacitors, aluminum cylinders for laser beam printers, radiators for power devices installed in hybrid cars and other vehicles, and aluminum cans for beverages.

    SDK launches SHOCARESTM bed sensor for care

    Showa Denko has developed SHOCARESTM bed sensors for care, and started to sell them in October 2016.SDK developed SHOCARESTM bed sensor by taking advantage of aluminums properties of high rigidity and light weight. By sensing slight

    changes in weight and applying Showa Denkos original algorithm, the sensor detects the movements of the bed user, including lying on the bed and getting up from the bed, and helps reduce the risk of the user falling out of the bed by informing the nurse or caregiver of the likelihood as detected from the users movements.

    SHOCARESTM comes with new design to be put on the floor just underneath four legs of a bed, and can be easily used with existing beds.

    Introduction of Businesses of the Group

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    The wafers are used as materials for next-

    generation power semiconductors, which

    are expected to contribute to energy conservation.

    They have already been used in power supplies for

    data center servers and in devices for railway cars.

    E-POLE, produced and marketed by Showa Denko Aluminum Trading

    K.K., stores electricity generated by its photovoltaic cells during the day

    and uses it to power its LED lamps at night. The system is capable of

    providing illumination for three to four days continuously even under

    low light and cloudy conditions.

    E-POLE lighting system

    Petrochemicals segment Sun Allomer Ltd. Tsurusaki Kyodo Doryoku K.K.

    Chemicals segment Showa Denko Gas Products Co., Ltd. Nippon Polytech Corp.

    Electronics segment Showa Denko HD Yamagata K.K. Showa Denko Packaging Co.,Ltd.

    Inorganics segment Showa Denko Ceramics Co., Ltd. Showa Fine Ceramics Co., Ltd. Showa Denko Kenso Co., Ltd.

    Aluminum segment Showa Aluminum Can Corp.

    Others segment Shoko Co., Ltd. Showa Denko Kenzai K.K.

    Major Subsidiaries as of March 31,2017

    Etcetera

    20%

    2016 2015 Increase/decreaseIncrease/ decrease ratio(%)

    Sales 1,424 1,472 49 3.3

    Operating income 18 13 4 33.6

    Etcetera Segment (Billions of yen)

    Development Themes and Related BusinessesIncluded in this section are themes for future businesses as well as the manufacture and sale of various chemical products, light metals, and building and civil engineering materials.

    Major Subsidiaries in Japan

    The numerical data shown above include those for the lithium-ion bat-tery materials business.

    Acquiring non-stick coatings manufacturer the GMM Group

    In November 2016, Showa Denko K.K. acquired all shares of the GMM Group, a Hong Kong-based manufacturer and seller of non-stick coating chemicals used to prevent the burning on, fouling, and soiling of cookware, home electrical appliances, and industrial equipment. By the acquisition of these shares, we will expand our value chain into downstream markets to broaden the scope of our technologies that provide the foundation of our business activities, thereby fostering the establishment of new individualized businesses within our Group.

    SiC epitaxial wafers