Transfer of Shares of J-Film Corporation
August 1, 2025
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Manabu Chikumoto; hereafter “MCC”) hereby announces that it entered into a final agreement with Marunouchi Capital Inc. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Masanobu Fujita; hereafter “Marunouchi Capital”) on July 29, 2025, regarding the transfer of all shares of J-Film Corporation (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Yusuke Takaoka; hereafter “J-Film”), a wholly owned subsidiary of MCC, to the special purpose entity of Marunouchi Capital Fund III, which is managed and operated by Marunouchi Capital.
１．Background and purpose
Since its establishment in 1955, J-Film has been engaged in the manufacture and sales of packaging materials, focusing on plastic films and laminate products. Its products are widely used for food packaging in Japan and other applications, supported by its long-established film processing expertise and highly regarded laminate technologies.
MCC, following a review of its business portfolio based on the new mid-term management plan 2029 announced in November 2024, has concluded that J-Film’s sustainable growth would be best achieved through the enhancement of its competitiveness under the ownership of the most suitable partner. Accordingly, MCC has decided to transfer all of its shares in J-Film to Marunouchi Capital.
２．Overview of the company to be transferred
・Company Name: J-Film Corporation
・Head Office: 2-5-15 Higashikanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
・Representative: Yusuke Takaoka, Representative Director, President
・Established: 1955
・Capital: JPY 1.222 billion
・Net Sales: JPY 33.6 billion (Fiscal year ended March 2025)
・Employees: 827 (As of the end of March 2025, on a consolidated basis)
・Business Outline: Processing, manufacture, and sales of synthetic resin packaging materials
３．Overview of the transferee
・Company Name: Marunouchi Capital Inc.
・Head Office: JP Tower 11F, 2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
・Representative: Masanobu Fujita, President & CEO
・Established: 2008
・Capital: JPY 250 million
・Business Outline: Management, operation, and advisory services related to assets of
investment limited partnerships
・Shareholder: Mitsubishi Corporation (100%)
４．Share transfer schedule (Plan)
December 29, 2025: Completion of share transfer
１．Background and purpose
Since its establishment in 1955, J-Film has been engaged in the manufacture and sales of packaging materials, focusing on plastic films and laminate products. Its products are widely used for food packaging in Japan and other applications, supported by its long-established film processing expertise and highly regarded laminate technologies.
MCC, following a review of its business portfolio based on the new mid-term management plan 2029 announced in November 2024, has concluded that J-Film’s sustainable growth would be best achieved through the enhancement of its competitiveness under the ownership of the most suitable partner. Accordingly, MCC has decided to transfer all of its shares in J-Film to Marunouchi Capital.
２．Overview of the company to be transferred
・Company Name: J-Film Corporation
・Head Office: 2-5-15 Higashikanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
・Representative: Yusuke Takaoka, Representative Director, President
・Established: 1955
・Capital: JPY 1.222 billion
・Net Sales: JPY 33.6 billion (Fiscal year ended March 2025)
・Employees: 827 (As of the end of March 2025, on a consolidated basis)
・Business Outline: Processing, manufacture, and sales of synthetic resin packaging materials
(1) Manufacture, processing, and sales of plastic films
(2) Printing, manufacture/sales of printing plates
(3) Sales of synthetic resins (polyolefin-based)
(4) Other business activities associated with the above
・Shareholder: Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (100%)(2) Printing, manufacture/sales of printing plates
(3) Sales of synthetic resins (polyolefin-based)
(4) Other business activities associated with the above
３．Overview of the transferee
・Company Name: Marunouchi Capital Inc.
・Head Office: JP Tower 11F, 2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
・Representative: Masanobu Fujita, President & CEO
・Established: 2008
・Capital: JPY 250 million
・Business Outline: Management, operation, and advisory services related to assets of
investment limited partnerships
・Shareholder: Mitsubishi Corporation (100%)
４．Share transfer schedule (Plan)
December 29, 2025: Completion of share transfer
