Earth Corporation has absorbed its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bathclin Corporation, effective January 1, 2026. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all customers who have long cherished Bathclin products. Furthermore, beloved products such as “Bathclin,” “Kikiyu,” and “Nihon no Meito” will be passed on to Earth Corporation, which will continue to carefully promote and nurture them with a strong sense of responsibility.

Based on our corporate philosophy of “We act to live in harmony with the Earth,” Earth Corporation has consistently provided original, high-quality products across a wide range of segments, including insect control products, bath additives, and oral hygiene products, all designed to provide you with support in your everyday life. Meanwhile, Bathclin has contributed to people's physical and mental well-being primarily through its bath additive business. While we have always drawn on each other's strengths to develop our partnership, this merger will bring that relationship to a whole new level. By integrating the resources and expertise of both companies, including Bathclin's knowledge in the bath additive business and its culture of pursuing “comfort,” as well as Earth Corporation's extensive domestic and international sales network, we will create new value at a faster and more efficient pace.

Our Group's current mid-term management plan, “Act For SMILE COMPASS 2026,” positions the three-year period through 2026 as a foundation-building phase for achieving dramatic growth starting in 2027. It sets three key priorities, namely expanding overseas sales, reforming the profit structure, and strengthening Group management capabilities. We aim to enhance business efficiency in order to achieve the optimal allocation of Group management resources. At the same time, we will respond to the recent significant changes in the external environment and strive to further enhance the Earth Group's market presence.Furthermore, we uphold the ideas of, “full participation, communication, and people are everything” as shared values for all employees in running our business. Building on this concept, we will continue to hone flexible mindsets and establish workplace environments and systems that maximize the abilities and experiences of each individual, enabling a wide range of professionals to demonstrate their capabilities. We also aim to enhance our corporate competitiveness and productivity.
We will continue to take on bold challenges without fear of change or failure, contributing to a more prosperous and comfortable life for people around the world. We aspire to be a company that brings smiles to the faces of every single one of our stakeholders.

Katsunori KawabataPresident & Representative Director
January, 2026