Tokyo (March 5, 2026) - Konica Minolta, Inc. (Konica Minolta) today announced that, based on the Sustainability-Linked Bond Framework disclosed on January 7, 2026, the issuance terms of Konica Minolta's Sustainability-Linked Bonds have been determined as outlined below.
1. Purpose of the Issuance
Under its philosophy of "The Creation of New Value," Konica Minolta has aimed at driving business growth while addressing critical social challenges. With its long-term environmental vision of achieving Net Zero CO₂ Emissions by 2050, Konica Minolta positions the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as one of its key management priorities.
These Sustainability-Linked Bonds are designed to link the financial terms of the bonds with Konica Minolta's progress toward achieving its environmental targets. Through this linkage, Konica Minolta will further strengthen its commitment to reducing GHG emissions and enhance its corporate value over the medium to long term.
2. Overview of the Corporate Bonds
Name of Corporate Bonds
10th Unsecured Bond
(Sustainability-Linked Bond)
11th Unsecured Bond
(Sustainability-Linked Bond)
Issuance term
5 years
10 years
Issuance amount
13.5 billion yen
10.0 billion yen
Interest rate
2.513%
3.236%
Date of Condition Determination
March 5, 2026
March 5, 2026
Issue Date
March 11, 2026
March 11, 2026
Redemption Date
March 11, 2031
March 11, 2036
KPI
GHG emission reduction rate in Scope 1 and Scope 2 (%) (Base year: FY2018)
SPT*1
The targets for each fiscal year that are consistent with reducing absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions 51% by FY2030 from a FY2018 base year
46.8% (FY2029 target)
51.0% (FY2030 target)
Determination Date
End of October 2030
End of October 2031
Bond characteristics
The characteristics of the Sustainability-Linked Bonds issued under this framework will change depending on the achievement status of the SPT.
Suppose a third-party verified report stating that the SPT has been achieved is not received by the determination date. In that case, donations in an amount corresponding to the percentage of the amount raised through Sustainability-Linked Bond issuance, as specified in the statutory disclosure documents will be made to qualified donation recipients by the reimbursement date. Qualified donation recipients are public interest incorporated associations, public interest foundations, general foundations, international organizations, local government-certified non-profit organizations, local governments, national and public university corporations, school corporations, research institutions, and similar organizations related to the improvement of SPT that have not been achieved. The recipients of the donations will be determined with the necessary approvals prior to the reimbursement date.
An equivalent to 0.1% of the bond issuance amount
An equivalent to 0.1% of the bond issuance amount
Lead underwriters
SMBC Nikko Securities Inc.,
Daiwa Securities Co., Ltd.,
Nomura Securities Co., Ltd.,
Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities Co., Ltd.
Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities Co., Ltd.
Structuring Agent*2
Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities Co., Ltd., SMBC Nikko Securities Inc.
External evaluation
(second-party opinion)
Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd. (JCR)
*1Sustainability Performance Targets
*2Agents that provide advice on establishing the Sustainability-Linked Bond Framework and obtaining a second-party opinion.
For details of Konica Minolta's Sustainability-Linked Bond Framework, please refer to the following link.
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Konica Minolta Inc is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the digital workplace, professional print, healthcare, and industry businesses. The Company operates four business segments. The Digital Workplace segment develops, manufactures, and sells multi-functional peripherals and related consumables, and provides information technology services and solutions. The Professional Print segment develops, manufactures, and sells digital printing systems and related consumables for the commercial and industrial printing markets. The Healthcare segment develops, manufactures, and sells diagnostic imaging systems for medical use, digitizes and networks medical sites, provides diagnostic services and solutions, and offers genetic testing and drug discovery support services. The Industry segment develops, manufactures, and sells measuring instruments, industrial and professional lenses, industrial inkjet heads, functional films used in displays, network cameras, and video-related equipment.
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