Tokyo, Japan, March 20, 2026 -- Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui," head office: Tokyo, President and CEO: Kenichi Hori) has decided to subscribe to a third-party allotment of shares by an equity method investee, JA Mitsui Leasing, Ltd. ("JAML"). As announced in Mitsui's release dated February 3, 2026, this support is necessary to reinforce JAML's capital base and improve its business management.

JAML has maintained a stable business platform. It is one of the important group companies of Mitsui and is expected to continue to achieve business growth going forward. Mitsui, in coordination with The Norinchukin Bank, will continue to provide necessary support for JAML's sound business operations and its medium- and long-term growth.

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