On June 29, 2023 Japan Pure Chemical announces the voting results of the 52nd Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders held on June 20, 2023, accordingly the shareholder proposals submitted by Hibiki Path Advisors regarding 1: Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation related to special investment stocks other than for pure investment purposes, 2: Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation related to dividend policy for surplus and 3: Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation related to cost of shareholders' equity, were not approved by the shareholder of the Company.