The Asahi Kasei Group is a diversified manufacturer centered on chemistry, founded in 1922 with the purpose of "improving people's standard of living by supplying an abundance of the highest-quality daily necessities at the lowest prices." The history of the Asahi Kasei Group is rooted in Japan's first ammonia production by chemical synthesis, using hydroelectric power, which formed the basis for our synthetic chemicals and chemical fibers businesses. Since then, we have continued to proactively diversify and adapt our operating portfolio in accordance with changes in the economy, changes in society, and changes in the environment.