Nishikawa Rubber wins lawsuit over corporate tax reassessments

Nishikawa Rubber Industry Co., Ltd. announced on September 26, 2025, that a judgment concerning its lawsuit against the Japanese government regarding corporate tax reassessments has become final and binding. The Tokyo District Court delivered a ruling on September 10, 2025, to cancel all dispositions that the company had sought to revoke.

No appeal was filed by the government by the appeal period deadline of September 24, 2025, leading to the finalization of the judgment. The lawsuit originated from a complaint filed by Nishikawa Rubber on December 18, 2023, against the disposition of corporate tax reassessments.

The company is currently assessing the impact of this matter on its current period's performance and will promptly disclose any necessary information.