Our company manufactures and distributes a variety of chemical products such as ionic liquids, pyridine bases, pyrazines and amines.

FAQ

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When was the company established?

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Koei Chemical was established on June 17, 1917. For details, please refer to our History page.

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When did the company begin trading publicly?

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The company was listed in June 1997.

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When does your fiscal year end? What are the exact dates on which you release financial data?

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Our fiscal year concludes on March 31. For exact dates of announcement of financial data, please see our IR Calendar page.

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Can I browse past financial statements?

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Please see the IR Library page.

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What is the company’s stock code?

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Koei Chemical is traded under the number 4367.

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What exchange is Koei Chemical traded on?

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We are traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE).

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I am looking for more details on share procedures.

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If you have an account at a brokerage firm, please contact that firm directly.
If you do not have an account, please contact Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, which retains our shareholder register.

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In what quantity or units are shares traded?

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We employ a unit share system in which one unit is equivalent to 100 shares.

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When is the general meeting of shareholders?

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The meeting is held in late June each year. For details, please see our IR Calendar page.

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On what date do dividends vest?

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Year-end dividends vest on March 31, and mid-term dividends vest on September 30.

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Is there a shareholder incentives plan?

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Not at this time.

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How can I obtain my dividends?

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You can obtain dividends via any of the following methods:

  • Through a dividend receipt
  • By bank draft to a bank account
  • By bank draft to a Japan Post Bank account
  • Through a brokerage account

If you have no preference, number 1 above (dividend receipt) will be used.
To change the means by which you receive dividends, please contact the brokerage firm with which you deal.
To obtain dividends the payment date of which has already passed, please contact Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, which retains our shareholder register.

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What are nitrogen-containing compounds?

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These are compounds that contain nitrogen atoms within their molecular structure and include amines, pyridines, and other compounds.

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Do you provide samples?

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Yes, some of our products are available as samples. Please do not hesitate to contact us.

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How are products packed?

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Packaging differs by product. Please contact us for details.

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What are ionic liquids?

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Ionic liquids are substances (salts) consisting only of ions and with a melting point below 100 degrees Celsius.

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Do you carry ionic liquids that can be mixed with water?

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Yes. We can also adjust the solubility of the solution by tweaking its ionic design.

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How many types of ionic liquids do you carry?

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We carry over 500 types of liquids, from ones in development to ones ready for commercial use.

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How much sample quantities of an ionic liquid can you provide?

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We are able to adjust quantities based on the status of your current development.

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What types of ionic liquid samples are available?

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Please do not hesitate to contact us. A person in charge of ionic liquids will brief you on the details of ionic liquids suited to your usage context.

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How are products packed?

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Our standard types of packing are 1kg cans and 18kg drums.

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Do you take on custom synthesis of ionic liquids?

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We have a longstanding track record of developing numerous products like ionic liquids for resin additives and ionic liquids for electrolytic solutions. For details, please schedule a meeting with us to discuss further.

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How do you pronounce KOELIQTM?

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It is pronounced phonetically: “cō-lik.”

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Do you take on standalone research orders, such as the development of synthesis methods?

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We do not ordinarily offer research services that do not involve mass production.

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Do you take on custom synthesis of research reagents?

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We do not produce small quantities of reagents; we only produce them for mass production purposes.

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Do you take on custom synthesis of compounds not listed on your products list?

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We can consider your project if you indicate the desired compound(s) or its(those) production method(s).

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Do you take on custom synthesis of compounds not containing nitrogen?

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Yes. We have a considerable track record of experience in this area.

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Do you work with highly inflammable substances?

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Yes. We have experience in this area. Please do not hesitate to contact us.

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What is a gas-phase reaction?

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This mass production process involves converting raw materials into a gas and then triggering a reaction.

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Do you take on custom manufacturing using gas-phase reactions?

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Yes. We can also develop custom catalysts as needed.

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What is a high-pressure reaction?

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We refer to reactions exceeding 1MPa of pressure within the reactior as “high-pressure.” The reactior (autoclave) is pressure-resistant to 9MPa and is largely used for high-pressure hydrogenation.

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