# Exclusive-Japan fund JIC plans to sell JSR to Mitsui Chemicals, sources say

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/exclusive-japan-fund-jic-plans-to-sell-jsr-to-mitsui-chemicals-sources-say/
- Published: 2026-11-04T00:42:20+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T07:49:43+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/exclusive-japan-fund-jic-plans-sell-jsr-mitsui-chemicals-sources-say-6518476
- Topics: Asia, World

## Key points

- JIC is considering selling JSR to Mitsui Chemicals.
- The deal could exceed 1.3 trillion yen.
- Mitsui shares fell 13 per cent after the report.

## Summary

Japan Investment Corp plans to sell semiconductor materials maker JSR to Mitsui Chemicals in a deal potentially worth more than 1.3 trillion yen. The proposed sale could consolidate Japan’s chip materials industry as the country seeks to strengthen its position in a supply chain whose importance is growing with AI investment.

A decision could come within the month, though Mitsui Chemicals says it is considering options and has made no decision. JIC bought JSR for about 900 billion yen two years ago; JSR is a leading photoresist maker, while Mitsui Chemicals has a market value of about 800 billion yen. Mitsui shares fell 13 per cent after the report, amid concerns about financing a deal of this scale.

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