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Lion Corporation Expands into Indian Market with New Subsidiary

Lion Corporation has announced the establishment of a wholly owned subsidiary in India, named Lion India Private Limited, as part of its Vision2030 2nd STAGE medium-term management plan. This strategic move aims to capitalize on India’s growing middle-income population and increasing health awareness, with plans to start operations in October 2026. The new subsidiary will focus on online marketing of the KODOMO brand for oral healthcare and skincare for babies and children. The expansion is expected to have a minor impact on the company’s consolidated results for 2025, but positions Lion to tap into India’s burgeoning market.

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Lion Corporation Reports 0.4% Increase in Net Sales, 32.3% Rise in Core Operating Income for First Half of 2025

Lion Corporation reported a 0.4% increase in net sales to ¥199.459 billion and a 32.3% rise in core operating income to ¥12.639 billion for the first half of fiscal 2025. Operating profit rose by 0.2% to ¥13.379 billion, while profit attributable to owners decreased by 3.2% to ¥9.609 billion. The company expanded in Vietnam by acquiring an equity-method affiliate and is focusing on enhancing profitability in Japan through brand development and new consumer habits.

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Lion Corporation Announced Inclusion in Leading ESG Investment Indices

Lion Corporation has announced its inclusion in several prominent ESG investment indices, such as the FTSE4Good Index Series and the FTSE Blossom Japan Index. The company has been part of the FTSE4Good Index for 18 years and is included in all six ESG indices applicable to Japanese companies adopted by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF). This recognition highlights Lion's commitment to environmental, social, and governance practices.

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Lion Corporation Maintains Status as Supplier Engagement Leader for Sixth Year in CDP Rating

Lion Corporation has been recognized as a supplier engagement leader for the sixth consecutive year by the CDP Supplier Engagement Rating Program. This recognition highlights the company's commitment to sustainability and its effective strategies in engaging supply chain constituents to address climate change issues. The evaluation is based on governance, targets, value chain emissions, and supplier engagement strategies as per the CDP climate change questionnaire.

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Lion Corporation to Transfer REED Food Preparation Brand to Asahi Kasei Home Products by October 2025

Lion Corporation will transfer its REED food preparation brand to Asahi Kasei Home Products by October 31, 2025, as part of its Vision2030 2nd STAGE management plan aimed at enhancing profitability and restructuring its profit model. The transfer includes products like REED Cooking Paper and REED Hot Cooking Sheet for Professional Use, with minimal expected impact on Lion's consolidated business performance.

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