Japan Industrial Partners, Inc. cancelled the acquisition of 95% stake in Kyushu Mitsui Aluminum Co., Ltd. from Mitsui Mining and Smelting Co., Ltd., Nippon Coke & Engineering Co., Ltd and Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.

NIPPON COKE & ENGINEERING COMPANY, LIMITED is principally engaged in the manufacture and sale of coke, general coal and powder and granular equipment, as well as the call center business. The Company operates in three business segments. The Coke segment manufactures and sells coke. The Fuel Sales segment is engaged in purchasing and sale of coal and petroleum coke, and call center business. The Comprehensive Engineering segment is engaged in manufacture, sale and maintenance of chemical equipment and other equipment, as well as collecting, transportation and processing of industrial waste. The others business includes cargo handling business, real estate sales and leasing business.