Kaneka Corporation http://www.alacrastore.com/company-snapshot/Kaneka_Corporation-1020433 Saturday, August 30, 2008 10:19:04 AM 1020433 Kaneka Corporation en AlacraStore RSS Builder 1.0 30 JAPAN - Kaneka Corp agreed to raise its interest to ##.##% from ##.##% by acquiring a ##.##% stake, or #.### mil ordinary shares, in Cemedine Co Ltd, a manufacturer of adhesive products, from its ##.##%-owned shareholder, Henkel AG & Co KGaA, in a privately negotiated transaction.8/12/2008 2:43:29 PM48418U15130C48418U15130CKaneka CorpCemedine Co LtdKaneka CorpCemedine Co Ltdhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Kaneka_Corp_acquires_a_minority_stake_in_Cemedine_Co_Ltd-2003251040sdc/20032510402003251040Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedTokyo 1Chemicals and Allied ProductsJapanChemicals and chemical preparations, nec2899FFForeignPublic41182076:Vegetable oil mills, nec2819:Industrial inorganic chemicals, nec2833:Medicinal chemicals and botanical products2869:Industrial organic chemicals, nec2879:Pesticides and agricultural chemicals, nec2899:Chemicals and chemical preparations, nec3679:Electronic components, nec5065:Electronic parts and equipment, nec5169:Chemicals and allied products, nec2076:Vegetable oil mills, nec2819:Industrial inorganic chemicals, nec2833:Medicinal chemicals and botanical products2869:Industrial organic chemicals, nec2879:Pesticides and agricultural chemicals, nec2899:Chemicals and chemical preparations, nec3679:Electronic components, nec5065:Electronic parts and equipment, nec5169:Chemicals and allied products, necTokyo 2Chemicals and Allied ProductsJapanAdhesives and sealants2891FFForeignPublic4999235106001Mnfr chemicalsMnfr adhesive prodUnspecifiedOrdinary Share445514001Aug 12 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.0000017.0000018.0000019.0000020.0000021.0000022.0000023.0000024.0000025.0000026.0000027.0000028.0000029.0000030.0000031.0000032.0000033.0000034.0000035.0000036.0000037.0000038.0000039.0000040.0000041.00000Kaneka Corp, located in Osaka,Japan, manufactures,wholesales and distributeschemicals, synthetic resinsand plastic products. Theoperations are carried outthrough the followingdivisions: Chemicals;Functional plastic; Expandableplastics and products;Foodstuffs products; Lifescience; Electronics;Synthetic fibers. TheChemicals divisionmanufactures caustic soda,general, compound, dispersion,chlorinated PVC. Functionalplastic transform microscopicdiscoveries into uniqueproducts like impact modifier,processing aid resin PVC.Expandable plastics andproducts division manufacturesllastic foams for betterliving. Foodstuffs productsdivision manufacture advancedfermentation, oil and fatmodifying technologies createnew products. Electronicsdivision provides advancedmaterials and processingtechnologies support theelectronic industry. Syntheticfibers includehigh-performance polymerprocessing technology createunique fibers. the company hasoperations in USA, Belgium,Singapore, Malaysia, Australiaand China The company wasfounded in 1949.Kaneka Corp, located in Osaka, Japan, manufactures,wholesales and distributes chemicals, synthetic resins andplastic products. The operations are carried out through thefollowing divisions: Chemicals; Functional plastic;Expandable plastics and products; Foodstuffs products; Lifescience; Electronics; Synthetic fibers. The Chemicalsdivision manufactures caustic soda, general, compound,dispersion, chlorinated PVC. Functional plastic transformmicroscopic discoveries into unique products like impactmodifier, processing aid resin PVC. Expandable plastics andproducts division manufactures llastic foams for betterliving. Foodstuffs products division manufacture advancedfermentation, oil and fat modifying technologies create newproducts. Electronics division provides advanced materialsand processing technologies support the electronic industry.Synthetic fibers include high-performance polymer processingtechnology create unique fibers. the company has operationsin USA, Belgium, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and ChinaThe company was founded in 1949.Kaneka Corp, located in Osaka, Japan, manufactures, wholesales and distributes chemicals, synthetic resins and plastic products. The operations are carried out through the following divisions: Chemicals; Functional plastic; Expandable plastics and products; Foodstuffs products; Life science; Electronics; Synthetic fibers. The Chemicals division manufactures caustic soda, general, compound, dispersion, chlorinated PVC. Functional plastic transform microscopic discoveries into unique products like impact modifier, processing aid resin PVC. Expandable plastics and products division manufactures llastic foams for better living. Foodstuffs products division manufacture advanced fermentation, oil and fat modifying technologies create new products. Electronics division provides advanced materials and processing technologies support the electronic industry. Synthetic fibers include high-performance polymer processing technology create unique fibers. the company has operations in USA, Belgium, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and China The company was founded in 1949.1.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.0000017.00000Cemedine Co Ltd, based inTokyo, Japan, manufacturesadhesive products bearing awell-known trade name'Cemedine'. The trade name hasbecome synonymous withadhesives in Japan such asfillers, sealant, adhesives,special paints, adhesivetapes, craft tools, andtransportation equipment. Theoperations are carried outthrough the followingdivisions: Construction andcivil engineering relatedproducts, Consumer products,and Industrials.Cemedine Co Ltd, based in Tokyo, Japan, manufacturesadhesive products bearing a well-known trade name'Cemedine'. The trade name has become synonymous withadhesives in Japan such as fillers, sealant, adhesives,special paints, adhesive tapes, craft tools, andtransportation equipment. The operations are carried outthrough the following divisions: Construction and civilengineering related products, Consumer products, andIndustrials.Cemedine Co Ltd, based in Tokyo, Japan, manufactures adhesive products bearing a well-known trade name 'Cemedine'. The trade name has become synonymous with adhesives in Japan such as fillers, sealant, adhesives, special paints, adhesive tapes, craft tools, and transportation equipment. The operations are carried out through the following divisions: Construction and civil engineering related products, Consumer products, and Industrials.0.000000.000000.0000014.86000N08 Aug 08Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 08/08/2008Date Effective:Acq. Part. Int.Friendly0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000000.000000.0000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000000.00000N0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000019.7080010.211000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000002193.800003.083002.925002.908000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000041.680000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.00000JAPAN - Kaneka Corp agreed toraise its interest to 29.92%from 19.71% by acquiring a10.21% stake, or 1.517 milordinary shares, in CemedineCo Ltd, a manufacturer ofadhesive products, from its10.21%-owned shareholder,Henkel AG & Co KGaA, in aprivately negotiatedtransaction.JAPAN - Kaneka Corp agreed to raise its interest to 29.92% from 19.71% by acquiring a 10.21% stake, or 1.517 mil ordinary shares, in Cemedine Co Ltd, a manufacturer of adhesive products, from its 10.21%-owned shareholder, Henkel AG & Co KGaA, in a privately negotiated transaction.JAPAN - Kaneka Corp agreed to raise its interest to 29.92% from 19.71% by acquiring a10.21% stake, or 1.517 mil ordinary shares, in Cemedine Co Ltd, a manufacturer of adhesiveproducts, from its 10.21%-owned shareholder, Henkel AG & Co KGaA, in a privatelynegotiated transaction.JAPAN - Kaneka Corp agreed to raise its interest to 29.92% from 19.71% by acquiring a 10.21% stake, or 1.517 mil ordinary shares, in Cemedine Co Ltd, a manufacturer of adhesive products, from its10.21%-owned shareholder, Henkel AG & Co KGaA, in a privately negotiated transaction.JAPAN - Kaneka Corp agreed to raise its interest to 29.92% from 19.71% by acquiring a 10.21% stake, or 1.517 mil ordinary shares, inCemedine Co Ltd, a manufacturer of adhesive products, from its 10.21%-owned shareholder, Henkel AG & Co KGaA, in a privately negotiatedtransaction.Pending0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Status:Pending-999.00000np0.00000-999.00000np0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000002672:Coated and laminated paper, nec2891:Adhesives and sealants235106001Tokyo 1Japan2899ForeignPublic41182672:Coated and laminated paper, nec2891:Adhesives and sealants445514001Tokyo 2Japan2891ForeignPublic49990.000000.000000.000000.00000Deal InformationThomson Financial Mergers & AcquisitionsJAPAN - Sekisui Plastics Co Ltd agreed to acquire the Polystyrene Paper Business of Sunpolymer, a manufacturer and wholesaler of synthetic resin products, and a wholly owned unit of Kaneka Corp.7/15/2008 12:52:44 PM81607W88464H81607W48418USekisui Plastics Co LtdSunpolymer-Polystyrene Paper BusinessSekisui Plastics Co LtdKaneka Corphttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Sekisui_Plastics_Co_Ltd_acquires_Sunplymer_PSP_Business_from_Kaneka_Corp-1995409040sdc/19954090401995409040Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedTokyo 1Rubber and Miscellaneous Plastic ProductsJapanUnsupported plastics film and sheet3081FFForeignPublic42282821:Plastics materials and synthetic resins3081:Unsupported plastics film and sheet3086:Plastics foam products3089:Plastics products, nec5169:Chemicals and allied products, nec2821:Plastics materials and synthetic resins3081:Unsupported plastics film and sheet3086:Plastics foam products3089:Plastics products, nec5169:Chemicals and allied products, necChemicals and Allied ProductsJapanPlastics materials and synthetic resins2821FFForeignSubsidiary5426001Mnfr,whl plastics,chemMnfr chemicalsUnspecifiedAssets1028490001Jul 15 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.0000017.0000018.0000019.0000020.0000021.0000022.0000023.0000024.0000025.00000Sekisui Plastics Co Ltd,located in Osaka, Japan,manufactures and wholesalesraw materials and secondaryprocessed products. Theoperations are carried outthrough the followingdivisions: Synthetic Resins,Sheets, Construction Materialand Other. The Sheets divisiondeals with eslen sheet, eslenwood and foamed polypropylenesheet. The Synthetic Resinsdivision deals with eslenbeads and foamed polystyreneresin. The ConstructionMaterials division deals witheslen foam, eslen magnet, TYKform and other constructionmaterials related products.The Other division deals withindustrial productdistribution systems, pulpcontainer related products andothers.Sekisui Plastics Co Ltd, located in Osaka, Japan,manufactures and wholesales raw materials and secondaryprocessed products. The operations are carried out throughthe following divisions: Synthetic Resins, Sheets,Construction Material and Other. The Sheets division dealswith eslen sheet, eslen wood and foamed polypropylene sheet.The Synthetic Resins division deals with eslen beads andfoamed polystyrene resin. The Construction Materialsdivision deals with eslen foam, eslen magnet, TYK form andother construction materials related products. The Otherdivision deals with industrial product distribution systems,pulp container related products and others.Sekisui Plastics Co Ltd, located in Osaka, Japan, manufactures and wholesales raw materials and secondary processed products. The operations are carried out through the following divisions: Synthetic Resins, Sheets, Construction Material and Other. The Sheets division deals with eslen sheet, eslen wood and foamed polypropylene sheet. The Synthetic Resins division deals with eslen beads and foamed polystyrene resin. The Construction Materials division deals with eslen foam, eslen magnet, TYK form and other construction materials related products. The Other division deals with industrial product distribution systems, pulp container related products and others.1.000002.000003.000004.00000Sunpolymer-Polystyrene PaperBusiness is manufacturing,processing, and wholesalingpolystyrene paper.Sunpolymer-Polystyrene Paper Business is manufacturing,processing, and wholesaling polystyrene paper.Sunpolymer-Polystyrene Paper Business is manufacturing, processing, and wholesaling polystyrene paper.0.000000.000000.000000.00000NJapanese Yen11 Jul 08Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 07/11/2008Date Effective:Acq. of AssetsFriendly0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.000000 Japanese Yen0.000000.000000 Japanese Yen0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000 Japanese Yen0.00900N0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000100.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000292.131000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.00000JAPAN - Sekisui Plastics CoLtd agreed to acquire thePolystyrene Paper Business ofSunpolymer, a manufacturer andwholesaler of synthetic resinproducts, and a wholly ownedunit of Kaneka Corp.JAPAN - Sekisui Plastics Co Ltd agreed to acquire the Polystyrene Paper Business of Sunpolymer, a manufacturer and wholesaler of synthetic resin products, and a wholly owned unit of Kaneka Corp.JAPAN - Sekisui Plastics Co Ltd agreed to acquire the Polystyrene Paper Business ofSunpolymer, a manufacturer and wholesaler of synthetic resin products, and a wholly ownedunit of Kaneka Corp.JAPAN - Sekisui Plastics Co Ltd agreed to acquire the Polystyrene Paper Business of Sunpolymer, a manufacturer and wholesaler of synthetic resin products, and a wholly owned unit of Kaneka Corp.JAPAN - Sekisui Plastics Co Ltd agreed to acquire the Polystyrene Paper Business of Sunpolymer, a manufacturer and wholesaler ofsynthetic resin products, and a wholly owned unit of Kaneka Corp.Pending0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Status:Pending-999.00000np0.00000-999.00000np0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000002821:Plastics materials and synthetic resins5426001Tokyo 1Japan3081ForeignPublic42282076:Vegetable oil mills, nec2819:Industrial inorganic chemicals, nec2833:Medicinal chemicals and botanical products2869:Industrial organic chemicals, nec2879:Pesticides and agricultural chemicals, nec2899:Chemicals and chemical preparations, nec3679:Electronic components, nec5065:Electronic parts and equipment, nec5169:Chemicals and allied products, nec235106001Tokyo 1Japan2899ForeignPublic41180.000000.000000.000000.00000Deal InformationThomson Financial Mergers & Acquisitionshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/bir/1198493bir/1198493normKaneka Corp.JapanManufacturing: Manufacture of synthetic resins, resin products, chemicals, foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, electrical raw-materials and synthetic fibres28212079209928122824283428993081308630893252113112253114233251813252223254123259983261133261223261509HK41186/6/2008 6:19:49 AM1198493Company Profiles & FinancialsGale Company Profileshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/moodys/COP_600011004moodys/COP_600011004htmlCredit Opinion1/2/2008 7:28:39 PMGlobal Credit Research Credit Opinion ## DEC #### Credit Opinion: Kaneka Corporation Kaneka Corporation Osaka, Japan Ratings Category Moody's Rating Outlook Stable Senior Unsecured -Dom Curr A# Contacts Analyst Phone Noriko Kosaka/Tokyo...Kaneka Corporation600011004150.0000NewshtmlKaneka CorporationCOP_600011004Credit & Investment ResearchMoody's Global Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/moodys/PR_146260_600011004moodys/PR_146260_600011004htmlRating Action12/15/2007 12:21:27 AMGlobal Credit Research Rating Action ## DEC #### Rating Action: Kaneka Corporation Moody's changes Kaneka's A# rating outlook to stable from positive Affected the amount of debt JPY ## billion Tokyo, December ##, #### -- Moody's Investors...Kaneka Corporation600011004150.0000NewshtmlKaneka CorporationPR_146260_600011004Credit & Investment ResearchMoody's Global Credit Research