This document has been translated for reference only from the original Japanese version. The Company gives no warranty with respect to its correctness.

Apr. 20, 2012

Takara Holdings Inc.

 

Notice Regarding Takara Holdings’ 12th and 13th Series of Unsecured Bonds

Kyoto, Japan—Takara Holdings announced today that it has decided the terms and conditions for the issuance of the 12th and 13th series of its unsecured bonds (with inter-bond pari passu clauses). Details are follows.

 

12th series of unsecured bonds
(With inter-bond pari passu clause)

13th series of unsecured bonds
(With inter-bond pari passu clause)

Total amount of issue

5.0 billion yen

5.0 billion yen

Denomination per bond

100 million yen

100 million yen

Term

5 years

10 years

Coupon rate

0.468% per year

1.162% per year

Issue price

100% of the principal amount

Redemption price

100% of the principal amount

Maturity date

April 26, 2017

April 26, 2022

Coupon payment dates

April 26 and October 26 of each year

Offering date

April 20, 2012

Closing date

April 26, 2012

Underwriters

Underwriting syndicate with Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd., as the lead underwriter

Underwriting syndicate with Nomura Securities Co., Ltd., as the lead underwriter

Book-entry transfer
institution

Japan Securities Depository Center, Inc.

Trustee

Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd.

The Norinchukin Bank

Rating

A (Single A):
Rating and Investment Information, Inc., Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd.

Use of proceeds

Redemption of bonds