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December 2, 2015


TonenGeneral Sekiyu K.K. (Stock Code: 5012 Tokyo Stock

Exchange) Representative Director, President

Jun Mutoh Contact:

Public and Government Relations EMG Marketing Godo Kaisha

Tel: 03-6713-4400


Regarding Certain Media Reports Today


Regarding today's media coverage about business integration between TonenGeneral Sekiyu

K.K. and JX Holdings, Inc., the reports are not based on an announcement by TonenGeneral Sekiyu K.K.


In order to increase its corporate value and strengthen its competitiveness, TonenGeneral Sekiyu K.K. is considering a possible business integration with JX Holdings, Inc. among various options, but no decision has been made.


TonenGeneral Sekiyu K.K. is committed to making timely disclosures of material information.


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