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Sekisui Heim Restructures for Growth in the Tokyo Area

In a significant move, Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd., led by President Ikusuke Shimizu, is repositioning its subsidiary, Sekisui Heim Co., Ltd., as the core area management company in the Tokyo metropolitan area, effective October 1, 2026. This strategic reorganization aims to bolster the company’s business foundation and improve management efficiency in the housing market.

The Tokyo metropolitan area encompasses Tokyo and six surrounding prefectures—Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, Gunma, Tochigi, Ibaraki, and Yamanashi—collectively referred to as the "Tokyo Area". This region is notable for its robust housing demand, accounting for approximately 36% of Japan's population as projected in 2024. Despite a nationwide decline in population since 2008, urban migration to the capital remains strong, leading to heightened competition in the housing market.

As part of its medium-term management plan, "Accelerate 2028" (covering fiscal years 2026 to 2028), Sekisui aims to enhance its area management capabilities to accelerate growth in the new housing segment. The company has launched the "2030 Tokyo Expansion Strategy," targeting a significant increase in its market share and housing sales in the area.

Background of the Organizational Restructuring

The Japanese housing landscape is evolving, with changing household structures and lifestyles resulting in sophisticated customer demands. Sekisui has maintained a diversified portfolio of new housing sales companies, renovation firms, and real estate businesses in the Tokyo Area. To stay agile and effectively respond to the market and environmental shifts, consolidating its operational resources into a more sophisticated management framework is critical.

Overview and Objectives of the Restructuring

This organizational change positions Sekisui Heim as the central company managing operations in the Tokyo Area, consolidating its various group companies under one umbrella. The initiative aims to:

1. Strengthen Governance through Unified Management: By centralizing strategy formulation and progress monitoring under Sekisui Heim, the company can now implement a holistic approach to area management and resource allocation across the entire region.

2. Enhance Sales Structure under the Sekisui Heim Brand: Leveraging a unified brand will strengthen competitiveness in talent acquisition and facilitate strategic personnel deployment and knowledge sharing across its group companies.

3. Improve Operational Efficiency through Function Consolidation: By merging redundant corporate functions, Sekisui Heim can streamline operational costs and redirect resources towards enhancing service quality and exploring new business opportunities.

4. Build a Sustainable Construction Framework: To adapt to a declining number of skilled construction workers, Sekisui will expand collaborations with partner construction firms and explore in-house production to ensure a sustainable construction capability.

Through these efforts, Sekisui Heim aims to significantly increase its presence in the Tokyo market, providing quality housing solutions that contribute to a society where people can live with peace of mind and longevity. The company intends to continuously evaluate and enhance its structure to address future business environment changes, ensuring sustained growth and stability.

Company Overview as of October 1, 2026

• - Name: Sekisui Heim Co., Ltd.
• - Location: 2-10-4 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Okura Prestige Tower
• - Representative: President Masahide Yoshida (also President of the Housing Company)
• - Capital: 13 billion yen
• - Business Focus: Area management (sales and technical support), unified recruitment and personnel deployment, consolidation of indirect operations.
• - Subsidiaries: Tokyo Sekisui Heim Co., Ltd., Tokyo Sekisui Family Co., Ltd., Tokyo Sekisui Heim Construction Co., Ltd., Gunma Sekisui Heim Co., Ltd., Tochigi Sekisui Heim Co., Ltd., Sekisui Heim Real Estate Co., Ltd., Benhaus Corporation.