Zeon Corporation authorizes a Buyback Plan.

ZEON CORPORATION is mainly engaged in the elastomer business. The Company operates in two business segments. The Elastomer segment mainly manufactures and sells synthetic rubber, synthetic latex, petroleum resins and thermoplastic elastomer. The High-function Material segment mainly manufactures and sells synthetic perfumes, organic synthetic chemicals, electronic materials, toner-related products, high-function resins and members, medical equipment. The Company also offers reaction injection molding (RIM) products, painting materials and others.