10/09/2026
Huangshan Jinruitai Technology Co., Ltd.
Announcement on the Acquisition of Assets Related to FUJIFILM’s Printing Plate Print Business
On September 10, 2026, Mr. Weng Hongyang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Huangshan Jinruitai Technology Co., Ltd. (“Jinruitai” or the “Company”), announced that Jinruitai and its affiliates will acquire a 100% equity interest in FUJIFILM Printing Plate (China) Co., Ltd. from FUJIFILM (China) Investment Co., Ltd. In addition, Jinruitai will assume the entirety of FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp.’s printing plate manufacturing, sales, and associated business functions excluding Japan, the United States, Canada and Mexico. This deal includes the grant of licences to use related intellectual property, including product brands and patents in markets excluding Japan, the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Since its inception, Jinruitai has focused on the R&D, manufacturing, and sales of printing plate products, including thermal CTP plates, CTCP plates, processless plates, and other environmentally friendly printing materials. Over the years, the Company has established a well-developed R&D system, multiple large-scale intelligent manufacturing lines, and a global sales network spanning various countries and regions, with products widely used across the global printing market.
In recent years, the global printing industry has been undergoing a profound transformation, driven by trends toward digitalization, automation, and green, low-carbon development. Customer demand for high-quality products, reliable supply capabilities, and professional technical services continues to rise. In response, Jinruitai has been advancing technological innovation and international expansion, continuously enhancing its R&D, manufacturing, and global service capabilities.
This transaction represents a key milestone in Jinruitai’s global development strategy and a significant step in strengthening its international market presence and competitiveness. Upon completion, Jinruitai will further enhance its global operating network across major markets, including Europe, Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. The Company will also integrate international customer resources, sales channels, technical expertise, and operational systems to establish a more comprehensive global business platform and improve its ability to serve customers worldwide.
As a long-standing partner of FUJIFILM in printing plate materials, Jinruitai is committed to ensuring business continuity throughout the transition. The Company will maintain close communication with all relevant stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition in product quality, supply, technical support, and customer service, safeguarding the long-term interests of customers and partners. At the same time, Jinruitai will leverage the synergies between its manufacturing strengths and global market resources to enhance product competitiveness and service standards, offering stable, efficient, and competitively priced printing plate products and comprehensive solutions to customers worldwide.
Looking ahead, Jinruitai will continue to pursue an innovation-driven development strategy, increase R&D investment, and enhance its intelligent manufacturing and global operational capabilities. The Company will broaden its product portfolio, deepen international market expansion, and actively advance digital transformation by exploring the application of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data in R&D, smart manufacturing, quality management, supply chain coordination, and customer service. These initiatives will further strengthen the Company’s core competitiveness and support its ambition to build a globally competitive and influential printing plate business, while contributing to the green and digital transformation of the global printing industry.
UBS acted as financial adviser, King & Wood served as lead legal counsel, and Deloitte Consulting served as financial, tax, IT and carve-out due diligence adviser to Jinruitai in connection with the transaction.
Transaction Overview
Target:
1. 100% equity interest in FUJIFILM Printing Plate (China) Co., Ltd.
2. Excluding Japan, the United States, Canada and Mexico, the transfer of the sales and related business functions for printing plate materials, and the grant of license to use product brands and certain intellectual property rights, including patents.
Seller:
FUJIFILM (China) Investment Co., Ltd.
and overseas subsidiaries of FUJIFILM Corporation
Transaction Value:
Undisclosed
Signing Date:
August 28, 2026
Expected Closing Date:
The transfer of all equity interests in FUJIFILM Printing Plate (China) Co., Ltd. is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026, while the transfer of the sales and related business functions for printing plate materials in regions excluding Japan, the United States, Canada and Mexico is scheduled to be completed in the first half of 2027.
We sincerely appreciate the continued trust and support from all stakeholders. Jinruitai will remain committed to quality and continuous improvement, and work closely with global partners to advance the sustainable development of the printing industry.
Huangshan Jinruitai Technology Co., Ltd.
September 10, 2026
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