Greetings

Based on our management philosophy, “Through innovation and global partnership, we will contribute to our customers and society in the present and for the future,” we aim for, as our fundamental management policy, achieving customer satisfaction by the provision of finely-tuned, customer-oriented services through our business operation, harnessing the relationship with the Samsung Group and our synergy with the Toyota Tsusho Group as our strength.

In March 1992, the Tomen Devices Group was established for the marketing of semiconductor products and electronic components in Japan of Samsung Group, one of the top class semiconductor makers in the world. We develop our businesses using the partnership with the highly competitive Samsung Group, along with our collaboration with the Toyota Tsusho Group as our strength, accommodating a wide range of needs from our customers.

The semiconductor market is currently experiencing a significant transformation, driven by rapid technological innovation and increasing global demand. Notably, the swift advancement and proliferation of AI technology has spurred a surge in demand for AI servers, positioning this sector as a major growth engine for the semiconductor industry.

Moreover, the evolution of this field such as the rising demand for data centers, fueled by increased data usage, the spread of cloud services and the acceleration of digital transformation (DX), as well as increased data flow, widespread AI adoption and advancements in autonomous driving technology has continued to provide significant growth opportunities for semiconductor market. At the same time, the industry also faces challenges, including managing supply chain risks related to geopolitical risks and natural disasters, as well as reducing environmental impact. At Tomen Devices, we are committed to proactively addressing these challenges while leveraging our robust relationship with the Samsung Group and creating synergies with the Toyota Tsusho Group. Through this, we aim to build long-term, trust-based relationships with our customers by consistently providing finely tuned, customer-oriented services.

Drawing on the trust we have cultivated over the years, we will continue to embrace new challenges and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society. We sincerely appreciate your continued guidance and support as we move forward together.