NIPPON SURFACTANT INDUSTRIES CO., LTD. NIKKO CHEMICALS SHANGHAI CORPORATION COSMOS TECHNICAL CENTER CO., LTD. NIKKO CHEMICALS CO., LTD. NIKKO CHEMICALS SINGAPORE PTE.LTD. NIKODERM RESEARCH INC. BERGERAC JAPON CO., LTD.
ABOUT US NIK KOL GROU P endeavors to benef it people in their daily lives with novel and valuable ideas. NIK KOL GROU P i s one of t he world s leaders in the cosmetic ingredient industry, which helps its customers in ever y way possible to create valuable products. NIK KOL GROU P, including seven core companies mainly in Japan, quickly responds to market and users needs deter mined through our worldwide network. Varieties of raw mater ials, innovative for mulations, tailor-made final products, and rigorous safety/efficacy evaluations assist our customers greatly in developing novel cosmetics. NIKKOL GROUP focuses on creating new, environment-friendly products and technology by applying novel ideas. We have gained increasing recognition throughout the cosmetics business world. In addition, our products and technologies are applied in numerous field s, including cosmetics, pharmaceutical, textile, and food products. Through our business activities we are aiming to serve the public in their everyday lives. 4
NIKKO CHEMICALS SHANGHAI CORPORATION Provision of a diversity of raw materials, technology, information, and services in the Chinese cosmetics market. Support for the commercialization of personal care products. NIPPON SURFACTANT INDUSTRIES CO., LTD. Manufactures, under a sophisticated QC system, a wide variety of surfactants, vitamin derivatives, oily ingredients, preparation bases, functional materials, etc, for the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and food industries. NIKKO CHEMICALS SHANGHAI CORPORATION NIPPON SURFACTANT INDUSTRIES CO., LTD. NIKKO CHEMICALS(SINGAPORE)PTE. LTD. Manufactures high-quality and effective surfactants for cosmetics and toiletries, pharmaceuticals, food, and other industries. Utilizes ingredients derived from plants, such as palm trees, abundantly and sustainably available in the area surrounding Singapore. NIKKO CHEMICALS (SINGAPORE)PTE. LTD. NIKKO CHEMI ICALS CO., LTD. Provides ingredients, technological services, and information to cosmetics, toiletries t and pharmaceutical industries. Assists personal care business by offering comprehensive services. COSMOS TECHNICAL CENTER CO., LTD. COSMOS TECHNICAL CENTER CO., LTD. Researches and develops cosmetic ingredients, including surfactants, oily ingredients and active ingredients, and in-product preparation technology. Assists in the launch of cosmetics and quasi-drugs from design to the establishment of a production system and conducts synthesis and analysis experiments on contract. BERGERAC JAPON CO., LTD. Provides high-quality nail enamels and nail care products manufactured from enamel-bases developed by Chrona Durlin in France. Introduces exciting nail color collections designed to meet the latest trends in Europe and America. BERGERAC JAPON CO., LTD. NIKODERM RESEARCH INC. NIKODERM RESEARCH INC. Undertakes safety/efficacy evaluations of cosmetic/ pharmaceutical raw materials and preparations on a contract basis. Offers consultations related to evaluations. 5 6
INTEGRATED GROUP POWER The business activity of NIKKOL GROUP covers various aspects of the cosmetics business, from the development of raw materials to the planning of final products, along with safety/efficacy evaluations of raw materials and preparations. We also develop various cosmetic and toiletry formulations and coordinate the development of private-label cosmetics and toiletries available to consumers. Each of the NIKKOL GROUP companies aims to be the leading company in its specialized field. The close ties between each company in NIKKOL GROUP, as well as the accumulation of our professional expertise in the cosmetics field, greatly enhance our capability to meet the varying needs of our customers. 7
OUTLINE OF GROUP COMPANIES NIKKO CHEMICALS CO., LTD. Nikko Chemicals markets unique, high-quality raw materials for personal care, pharmaceutical, food and other industries. To be a leading supplier of specialty chemicals, it has been expanding and diversifying its product lines, technologies, and services, focusing on novel concepts. Utilizing its long-years of expertise as an expert in the cosmetic field and the world s latest information gathered through NIKKOL GROUP companies network, Nikko Chemicals also provides solutions to all things related to personal care business through active consulting services. It assists customers in planning new products by developing product concepts, proposing appropriate ingredients/formulations/technologies and safety/efficacy evaluation in corporation with other companies in NIKKOL GROUP. Nikko Chemicals also offers an array of facilities and opportunities in support of our customers product planning efforts, holding lecture meetings, product exhibitions, seminars and trainings for customers, as well as running booths at domestic and international shows. Through the global network including distributing agents and associate companies in about 30 countries, Nikko Chemicals expands its sales activities in the world. 8
NIPPON SURFACTANT INDUSTRIES CO., LTD. Since its foundation in 1956, Nippon Surfactant Industries has been pursuing possibilities in the field of colloid science through a variety of research and development activities. As a licensed manufacturer of ingredients for pharmaceuticals, cosmetic and food, Nippon Surfactant produces surface active agents, or surfactants, vitamin derivatives, oil components, preparation bases, functional materials, etc. for customers in a wide variety of fields. In addition, it is expanding its business and strengthening technological bases while having a technical association with TANATEX, Netherlands. It emphasizes superior quality and safety, as well as consideration for the surrounding and working environments. Nippon Surfactant has obtained both ISO 9001:2008 certifications. In early 2013, it became the first Japanese manufacturer certified as meeting the EFfCI* GMP Guide for cosmetic ingredients. Nippon Surfactant s sophisticated manufacturing technology and superior quality and safety of its products are widely acclaimed in both Japan and abroad. *EFfCI: The European Federation for Cosmetic Ingredients BERGERAC JAPON CO., LTD. Bergerac Japon manufactures safe and high-quality nail enamels and nail care products on a contract basis in its Nasu Factory, which is in conformity with Good Manufacturing Practices. France-based Durlin France, the world s leading supp1ier of nail polish ingredients, develops and supplies high-grade enamel bases for Bergerac Japon s quick-dry nail enamels with even application, remarkable luster, and superior stability. Bergerac enamel formulations are free from toluene/formalin, to be gentle on the nails, and environmental hormones, to be safe on the ecosystem. Responding to the ever-shifting trends, Bergerac Japon also provides its customers with services at every stage of the nail care product business from new-product development to the production of the final products. It introduces unique, exciting nail color collections designed to meet the world s latest fashion trends. NIKKO CHEMICALS(SINGAPORE)PTE. LTD. Nikko Chemicals (Singapore), funded jointly by Nikko Chemicals and Nihon Surfactant Kogyo, was built in 2007 on Jurong Island, Singapore s largest industrial estate. As the Nikkol Group s first production base overseas, it began operation in autumn of 2009. Sourcing palm and other plant-derived oils abundantly available in the surrounding area, it manufactures, under strict quality controls, high-quality and effective surfactants used primarily in the cosmetics and toiletries industry, but also for pharmaceuticals, foods and other industries. Taking advantage of Singapore s advantageous location as a global business hub, Nikko Chemicals (Singapore) constantly provides markets all over the world with its high-quality products at globally competitive prices. As it increases production of its cosmetics and toiletries ingredients, Nikko Chemicals (Singapore) is expanding its product lines and market scope by developing new ingredients and working in partnership with neighboring chemical companies. COSMOS TECHNICAL CENTER CO., LTD. Cosmos Technical Center develops high value products and technologies, based on years of expertise and information acquired through the group network. It focuses on the R&D of functional ingredients and formulations such as oil components, surfactants and active ingredients as well as product preparation technology for cosmetic, pharmaceutical and food industries. The developed materials are marketed as NIKKOL brand products, after thoroughly examining their safety, stability and functionality. Cosmos also assists customers product development projects through a variety of services, including technical cooperation on a specified theme, joint development, development of formulations and opening of laboratories to customers. Concerning private-label cosmetics business, Cosmos has a comprehensive support system from the concept/formulation design through the production stages. It also conducts synthesis of ingredients and analysis/evaluation of cosmetics on a contract basis. NIKODERM RESEARCH INC. Amid the growing needs of safer, more effective cosmetics, the necessity and importance of examining safety/efficacy of cosmetics is rapidly increasing. That is why Nikoderm Research has been established in NIKKOL GROUP as a company that specializes in skin-related safety/efficacy evaluations of cosmetic/pharmaceutical ingredients and preparations on a contract basis. Tying up with domestic and foreign research institutes, including Cosmos, Nikoderm undertakes a wide variety of evaluations based on state-of-the-art dermatology and cosmetology. In addition, Nikoderm offers customers consultation services such as proposals to select appropriate evaluation methods and provides advice/suggestions for the customers development projects. Thus, Nikoderm assists customers in developing valuable and safe products and providing them to consumers. NIKKO CHEMICALS SHANGHAI CORPORATION Nikko Chemicals Shanghai is our Chinese subsidiary. It is an overseas sales site that was established in Shanghai, which is driving growth in the Asian market as a whole. Nikko Shanghai provides various raw materials for cosmetics to Chinese companies developing business in personal care in the Chinese market, as well as to companies from Japan and other countries with sites in China. Like Nikko Chemicals, Nikko Shanghai focuses on new concepts and sells a wide variety of raw materials. The Shanghai Open Research Laboratory within it offers training for technicians, provides information on raw materials and formulations, and furnishes other services. Drawing on our Nikkol Group s store of know-how accumulated over many years and the latest information gathered from around the world, Nikko Shanghai also proactively furnishes consultation services. We regularly hold lectures, workshops and other technical seminars for customers by authorities from inside and outside China on themes such as the latest technology and issues in the market. Furthermore, Nikko Shanghai provides Nikko Chemicals (the head office in Japan), with information on the rapidly changing Chinese market and pertinent regulations. 9
EXPANDING TECHNOLOGICAL BASE Based on the vast reservoir of technology and expertise in colloid science, NIKKOL GROUP has established its distinctive technological foundation by constantly incorporating the latest technological advances, such as cosmetology, dermatology, molecular biology, and biotechnology. Utilizing our expanding technological base and information acquired through the group network, we endeavor to develop tailor-made solutions for each customer, particularly in the personal care field that we have specialized in. Furthermore, NIKKOL GROUP will continue to consistently and effectively respond to our customers needs in the pharmaceutical, textile, food and other industries, garnering the strength of a united group. 10
CUSTOMER SERVICE NIKKOL GROUP provides customers with valuable information through diversified services to help them develop and design new products. Open Research laboratory Our Open Research Laboratory is available for our customers to deepen their knowledge about cosmetics and to conduct research on specific themes. Training courses ranging from basic to advanced levels are offered based on the customer s individual knowledge level and research needs, e.g. a basic overview course for cosmetic researchers, an introductory cosmetology seminar for product planners, and lab courses to learn how to formulate skin care, hair care, and make-up preparations. Furthermore, in order to assist customers product development, we provide technical guidance for tailor-made solutions upon request, as well as technical cooperation and joint development projects. Accommodations on our premises can be arranged if necessary. Sales Division In addition to offering superior technology, we also offer consultation-sales services. We have aggressive teams of sales people who are proving successful in proposals of both new concepts and products. Exhibition & Lecture Meeting We invite Japanese and foreign speakers to hold lecture meetings and products exhibitions in Tokyo and Osaka. We also run booths at major domestic and international shows to extensively introduce our products and activities. 11
GLOBAL NETWORK NIKKOL GROUP has a powerful network consisting of over 40 countries around the world, including the Americas, Europe and Asia. Along with the introduction of our self-developed ingredients to the overseas markets, we are involved in the introduction of new raw materials developed abroad into the Japanese market. We are constantly assimilating the inf low of technical information from abroad related to industry trends and technological breakthroughs through participating in world scientific conferences, exhibitions and various overseas training programs. Based on our global vision, we are aiming to contribute to the world through our activities relevant to health & beauty products. ENGLAND FRANCE SWITZERLAND SPAIN NETHERLANDS RUSSIA GERMANY ITALY USA KOREA ISRAEL CHINA PAKISTAN JAPAN TAIWAN INDIA THAILAND MALAYSIA MEXICO PHILIPPINES COLOMBIA SINGAPORE INDONESIA PERU BRAZIL SOUTH AFRICA AUSTRALIA CHILE ARGENTINA Overseas Bases for Operation and Production NIKKO CHEMICALS SHANGHAI CORPORATION As an overseas operation base, Nikko Chemicals Shanghai supplies various raw materials mainly for customers developing their cosmetics business in China. Additionally, at its in-house facility Shanghai Open Laboratory, it offers training programs for cosmetics researchers from local firms, as well as provides the latest information about cosmetic ingredients and formulations to help customers to develop new cosmetic products. 12 NIKKO CHEMICALS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. As the Nikkol Group s first production base overseas, Nikko Chemicals (Singapore) was built on Jurong Island, Singapore s largest industrial estate, and began operation in autumn of 2009. Sourcing palm and other plant-derived oils abundantly available in the surrounding area, it manufactures, under strict quality controls, safe and effective surfactants for markets all around the world, particularly within Asia.