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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Accelerate efforts toward carbon neutral through the use of renewable energy</em></p>


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<p>Oyama, Tochigi; March 24, 2023, <a href="https://gigaphoton.com/">Gigaphoton Inc.</a> (Head Office: Oyama, Tochigi; President and CEO: Katsumi Uranaka), a manufacturer of lightsources for semiconductor lithography, announced that it installed its first solar panel on the roof of the head office.<a></a><a href="http://gigaphoton.com/"></a></p>



<p>In February 2023, Gigaphoton installed 1,100 photovoltaic panels on the roof of its head office building and is scheduled to begin power generation in May. The installed solar panels are expected to generate approximately 460MWh per year (equivalent to approximately 4% of the annual power consumed by Gigaphoton), which is equivalent to approximately 210t-CO2 <sup>*1</sup> in terms of CO2 emissions.</p>



<p>Gigaphoton also designed the new production building, that is currently under construction (scheduled for completion in late 2023), with the installation of solar panels to increase the ratio of renewable energy used. Gigaphoton aims to be carbon neutral by virtually eliminating its own GHG emissions in 2030. One of the efforts toward carbon neutrality is the aim of achieving a 30% use ratio of renewable energy in 2030. To achieve this goal, Gigaphoton will promote energy creation, including installation of solar panels, in parallel with power saving in production processes and other areas.</p>



<p>Katsumi Uranaka, President and CEO of Gigaphoton said, &#8220;Based on our sustainability policy, Gigaphoton will further accelerate the reduction of power consumption during product operation, while actively working to reduce GHG generated during production by reducing power consumption during production and utilizing renewable energy. As a supplier of lithography lightsources essential for semiconductor manufacturing, we will proactively contribute to reducing environmental impact through a wide range of initiatives.</p>



<p><sup>*1</sup> Calculated using the emission factor of fiscal 2021 (market based)</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Media Contact:<br>GIGAPHOTON Inc.<br>Corporate Planning Department<br>Kenji Ohishi<br>TEL: +81-285-37-6931<br>Email: <a href="mailto:web_info@gigaphoton.com">web_info@gigaphoton.com</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>


Gigaphoton installed its first solar panel on the head office


<p class="has-text-align-center">Supporting increasing semiconductor lithography lightsources worldwide</p>



<p>Oyama, Tochigi; December 23, 2022, <a href="https://gigaphoton.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gigaphoton Inc. </a>(Head Office: Oyama, Tochigi; President and CEO: Katsumi Uranaka), a manufacturer of lightsources for semiconductor lithography, announced a policy to improve field support capability through its field services and supports for lithography lightsources worldwide by expanding training capability.</p>



<p>According to industry reports, the semiconductor market is expected to grow to $1 trillion by 2030. Gigaphoton, a manufacturer of lightsources for semiconductor lithography, is focusing on expanding its facilities and training field service engineers in order to provide better support systems customer and then support industry growth.</p>



<p>To expand the training capability of field support engineers throughout the Gigaphoton Group, the company added a training center in Tainan and Taichung, Taiwan. Training lasers are now installed at all four service locations in Taiwan. In addition, Gigaphoton has added training lasers in the U.S., Singapore, Changzhou, China, and expanded its training center.</p>



<p>Gigaphoton plans to expand its training facilities in each region continuously to double the number of training lasers and trainers worldwide in FY2025 (compared to FY2020).</p>



<p>Katsumi Uranaka, President &amp; CEO of Gigaphoton, said, &#8220;As demand for semiconductors is expected to grow toward 2030, our lightsources operating at customers are also increasing year by year. We are enhancing our capability of training field support engineers throughout the entire Gigaphoton to maximize our customers&#8217; availability. As a supplier of lithography lightsources are essential for semiconductor manufacturing, we will continue to enhance our field service to support our industry growth.&#8221;</p>



<p>About GIGAPHOTON</p>



<p>Since it was founded in 2000, GIGAPHOTON has delivered valuable solutions to semiconductor manufacturers throughout the world as a manufacturer of light sources. In every stage from R&amp;D to manufacture, sales, and maintenance services, GIGAPHOTON is committed to providing world-class support delivered from the perspective of everyday users. For more information, please visit <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://gigaphoton.com/" target="_blank">https://gigaphoton.com/</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Media Contact:<br>GIGAPHOTON Inc.<br>Corporate Planning Department<br>Kenji Oishi<br>TEL: +81-285-37-6931<br>Email: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="mailto:web_info@gigaphoton.com" target="_blank">web_info@gigaphoton.com</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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Gigaphoton expands training capability to enhance its field services


<p class="has-text-align-center">Began contributing to local communities and reducing food loss and waste <br>by donating 2,750 food reserves</p>



<p>Oyama, Tochigi; December 13, 2022 &#8211; <a href="https://gigaphoton.com/en/">Gigaphoton Inc.</a> (Head Office: Oyama, Tochigi; President and CEO: Katsumi Uranaka), a manufacturer of lightsources used in semiconductor lithography, has announced that it had donated 2,750 food reserves to facilities in Oyama City on November 29.</p>



<p>Food drive in Oyama City is a program that collect food that cannot be consumed in the home and provides it to people and welfare facilities who are in need. Gigaphoton endorses the food drive program of Oyama City and strives to contribute to local communities and reduce food loss and waste by donating food reserves.</p>



<p>Efforts to reduce food loss and waste will also lead to the realization of carbon neutrality, and environmental benefits can also be expected. Gigaphoton aims to achieve carbon neutrality, virtually zero carbon emissions, by 2030.</p>



<p>In “Sustainability Policy”, which was formulated in December of last year, Gigaphoton is promoting sustainability based on the three axes; &#8220;With people,&#8221; &#8220;With the planet,&#8221; and &#8220;With business.&#8221; Prior to the formulation of this policy, Gigaphoton has been conducting activities to contribute to the prevention of community-wide infectious diseases, such as donating an alcohol sprayer for disinfectant to elementary and junior high schools in Oyama City in fiscal 2020 and 2021. Following the policy going forward based on &#8220;With business,&#8221; we plan and implement activities that can contribute to the community, and this year we will work through food donations.</p>



<p>Katsumi Uranaka, President &amp; CEO of Gigaphoton, said.”Oyama city addresses the 2 billion yen food loss and waste as important issue. This donation is based on Gigaphoton&#8217;s Sustainability Policy of minimizing environmental impact. As a member of the community, we will continue to promote sustainability activities and contribute to our local community.”</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Outline of food donation for stockpiling to Gigaphoton Inc. to Oyama City<br><br>1)Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2022<br>2)Content of donation: Total 2,750 meals (equivalent to 800 thousand yen)</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p>About GIGAPHOTON</p>



<p>Since it was founded in 2000, GIGAPHOTON has delivered valuable solutions to semiconductor manufacturers throughout the world as a manufacturer of light sources. In every stage from R&amp;D to manufacture, sales, and maintenance services, GIGAPHOTON is committed to providing world-class support delivered from the perspective of everyday users. For more information, please visit <a href="https://gigaphoton.com/">https://gigaphoton.com/</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Media contact:<br>GIGAPHOTON Inc<br>Corporate Planning Division<br>Kenji Ohishi<br>TEL: +81-285-37-6931<br>Email: <a href="mailto:web_info@gigaphoton.com">web_info@gigaphoton.com</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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Gigaphoton donates food to the food drive program in Oyama City


<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Expanding efforts with the goal of achieving net zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2030</em></p>



<p>Oyama, Tochigi; August 25, 2022 &#8212; <a href="https://gigaphoton.com">Gigaphoton Inc.</a> (Head Office: Oyama, Tochigi; President and CEO: Katsumi Uranaka), a manufacturer of lightsources used in semiconductor lithography, has announced that it has signed a purchase agreement for the purchase of &#8220;J-Credit&#8221; certification on August 24 JST.</p>



<p>Amid various weather-related disasters in recent years, more than 120 countries and regions have set &#8220;carbon neutrality by 2050&#8221; as a goal under the Science Based Target (SBT) derived from the Paris Agreement adopted in 2015. In addition, the semiconductor industry is also aiming to achieve the goal even earlier.</p>



<p>Gigaphoton has set a goal of virtually eliminating its own carbon dioxide emissions (SCOPE 1 and SCOPE 2 under the “GHG Protocol”) by 2030, and is taking various steps to achieve it.</p>



<p>As part of Gigaphoton&#8217;s efforts to reduce emissions and offset emissions, Gigaphoton has concluded an agreement to purchase certificates under the J-Credit System, which certifies the amount of carbon dioxide emission reductions and carbon dioxide absorption through appropriate forest management. </p>



<p>Katsumi Uranaka, President &amp; CEO of Gigaphoton said, “As efforts to become carbon neutral are accelerating around the world, Gigaphoton is committed to taking the lead in addressing environmental issues. The conclusion of this purchase agreement is one of the initiatives we are taking to achieve the goal of virtually zero emissions under SCOPE 1 and SCOPE 2 by the year 2030. At the same time, we are working to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the Gigaphoton lightsources used in our customers&#8217; factories by improving each module, extending its life, and developing power-saving lasers. As a supplier of lithography lightsources which are essential for semiconductor manufacturing, we take environmental issues seriously and contribute to the global environment through various initiatives”.</p>



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<p>About GIGAPHOTON</p>



<p>Since it was founded in 2000, GIGAPHOTON has delivered valuable solutions to semiconductor manufacturers throughout the world as a manufacturer of light sources. In every stage from R&amp;D to manufacture, sales, and maintenance services, GIGAPHOTON is committed to providing world-class support delivered from the perspective of everyday users. For more information, please visit <a href="https://gigaphoton.com">https://gigaphoton.com</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Media contact:<br>GIGAPHOTON Inc<br>Corporate Planning Division<br>Kenji Ohishi<br>TEL: +81-285-37-6931<br>E-mail: <a href="mailto:web_info@gigaphoton.com">web_info@gigaphoton.com</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>


Gigaphoton Signs J-Credit Purchase Agreement  to Accelerate Decarbonization


<p class="has-text-align-center">Production Capacity to 2.5 times to Respond to a Significant Increase in Market Demand</p>



<p class="has-black-color has-text-color">Oyama, Tochigi; July 29, 2022 &#8212; <a href="https://gigaphoton.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gigaphoton Inc.</a> (Head Office: Oyama, Tochigi; President and CEO: Katsumi Uranaka), <a>a manufacturer of lightsources</a> used in semiconductor lithography, has announced that it will increase its production capacity by 2.5 times through the construction of the new building.</p>


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<p class="has-text-align-center">perspective drawing of new building</p>



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<p>In recent years, demand for semiconductors has increased significantly, and as major semiconductor customers in various countries are strengthening their supply chains, investment in the semiconductor industry is further accelerated.</p>



<p>Gigaphoton, a leading manufacturer of lightsources used in semiconductor lithography, is also seeing increased market demand. To meet this increase in demand, Gigaphoton has invested about 5 billion yen in the construction of the new facility to increase its production capacity. Construction began in July of this year, with completion expected in June 2023. This will increase our total production capacity by 2.5 times compared to FY2020.</p>



<p>Katsumi Uranaka, President &amp; CEO of Gigaphoton said, “With demand for semiconductors on the rise around the world, we will do our utmost to meet the demand from our customers. This past fiscal year, we have already completed a new building thereby doubling our production capacity, and we will further strengthen our production by 2.5x through this newly announced additional investment. Furthermore, we have confirmed that there is an area for additional expansion of production facilities just east of our buildings. As a supplier of lithography lightsources which are essential for semiconductor manufacturing, we will continue to contribute to semiconductor industry by strengthen the supply and service of our products”.</p>



<p>About GIGAPHOTON</p>



<p>Since it was founded in 2000, GIGAPHOTON has delivered valuable solutions to semiconductor manufacturers throughout the world as a manufacturer of light sources. In every stage from R&amp;D to manufacture, sales, and maintenance services, GIGAPHOTON is committed to providing world-class support delivered from the perspective of everyday users. For more information, please visit <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://gigaphoton.com" target="_blank">https://gigaphoton.com</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Media contact:<br>GIGAPHOTON Inc<br>Corporate Planning Division<br>Kenji Ohishi<br>TEL: +81-285-37-6931<br>E-mail: <a href="mailto:web_info@gigaphoton.com">web_info@gigaphoton.com</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>


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