Meisho Co., Ltd. Signs Comprehensive Partnership Agreement with Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture, Aiming to Create a Healthy City Capable of Responding to Disasters

Meisho Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture; President and Representative Director: Hiromitsu Kawajiri; hereinafter referred to as "Meisho"), a subsidiary of our company, has entered into a comprehensive partnership agreement with Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture (Mayor: Shigeru Saigyo; hereinafter referred to as "Fukui City") on July 6, 2026. The purpose of this agreement is to promote the safety and security of the residents of Fukui City through the supply of pharmaceuticals and sanitary products in the event of a disaster, as well as initiatives for health promotion. We hereby announce the details as follows.

Details

1. Background and Objectives

Under its group philosophy of "Creating and delivering vibrant lives to all people," the Alfresa Group, in its "Alfresa Group Medium- to Long-Term Vision"*1 up to fiscal year 2032, has set "extending healthy life expectancy," "contributing to regional healthcare," and "healthcare innovation" as its three themes for creating social value.

Meisho, a general trading company dealing in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, reagents, and raw chemical materials, operates under the philosophy of "contributing to the health and happiness of people in the region through its business." It promotes contributions to regional healthcare in the Hokuriku region by ensuring a stable supply of pharmaceuticals, providing information on infectious disease control and disease prevention, and establishing a system for stockpiling and supply in preparation for disasters, while valuing harmony, connection, and communication. In Fukui Prefecture, Meisho operates with a focus on the local community through its Fukui and Tsuruga branches.

Fukui City has formulated the "3rd Fukui City Health Promotion Plan: Kenko Fukufuku Plan 21"*2, with the basic philosophy of "A city 'Fukui' where all citizens are healthy and happy in mind and body throughout their lives." The plan promotes "promotion and establishment of healthy lifestyle habits," "prevention of onset and progression of lifestyle-related diseases," "development of an environment that naturally leads to health," and "health promotion based on a life-course approach." Furthermore, based on the "Fukui City Disaster Prevention Plan"*3, the city is advancing initiatives aimed at protecting the lives, bodies, and property of its citizens, mitigating damage from natural disasters such as typhoons and floods, and maintaining social order and public welfare.

Through this comprehensive partnership agreement, Meisho and Fukui City will collaborate on stockpiling and supplying pharmaceuticals and sanitary products in the event of a disaster, health promotion and disease prevention, infectious disease control, and dementia prevention. Through these activities, we will contribute to the realization of safe and secure lives for the residents of Fukui City.

*1 Reference: Announcement on May 15, 2023

Announcement of the "Alfresa Group Medium- to Long-Term Vision"

https://ssl4.eir-parts.net/doc/2784/tdnet/2281689/00.pdf

*2 Source: 3rd Fukui City Health Promotion Plan: Kenko Fukufuku Plan 21

https://www.city.fukui.lg.jp/fukusi/iryou/kenkodukuri/p017270.html

*3 Source: Fukui City Disaster Prevention Plan

https://www.city.fukui.lg.jp/kurasi/bosai/bosai/chibou.html

2. Overview of the Agreement

(1) Date of Agreement: July 6, 2026

(2) Parties to the Agreement: Fukui City, Meisho

(3) Term of Agreement: July 6, 2026, to July 5, 2027

*The agreement will be automatically renewed for one-year periods thereafter unless either party provides notice of termination on or after July 6, 2027.

(4) Collaborative Projects: 1 Stockpiling and supply of pharmaceuticals, sanitary products, etc., in the event of a disaster

2 Health promotion and disease prevention

3 Infectious disease control

4 Dementia prevention

5 Other projects deemed necessary for the realization of safe and secure lives and health promotion

About Meisho

Meisho is a general trading company headquartered in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, dealing in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, reagents, and raw chemical materials. With the philosophy of "contributing to the health and happiness of people in the region," it operates seven sales bases in the Hokuriku region and conducts business closely integrated with the local communities in Ishikawa, Fukui, and Toyama Prefectures.

https://www.mshhs.com/

About Fukui City

Fukui City has developed on the Fukui Plain formed by the three major rivers: Kuzuryu, Asuwa, and Hino. It forms the "Fukui Reihoku Core City Sphere" with 10 cities and towns in the northern part of Fukui Prefecture and is working towards the sustainable development of the entire sphere as a core city. With the vision of "Fukui, where everyone shines and can be proud of nationwide," the city is promoting the creation of a rich, sustainable, and vibrant community for a bright future.

https://www.city.fukui.lg.jp/

Comprehensive Partnership Agreement Signing Ceremony with Fukui City Held on July 6

(Right in photo) Mr. Shigeru Saigyo, Mayor of Fukui City

(Left in photo) Hiromitsu Kawajiri, President and Representative Director, Meisho Co., Ltd.

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