Asahi Kasei Homes Launches Nationwide Electronic Contracts for New Construction Agreements

Asahi Kasei Homes Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yuji Daiwa; hereinafter "Asahi Kasei Homes") is pleased to announce that it has launched electronic contracts for new construction agreements across all its sales areas starting July 2026, aiming to streamline contract operations and enhance customer convenience. The company targets an implementation rate of 95% for new construction contracts in the first year.

I. Overview of Electronic Contracts for New Construction Agreements

◆ Target of Electronic Contracts: New construction agreements for detached houses (Hebel Haus) and rental housing (Hebel Maison).

◆ Implementation Period for Electronic Contracts: New construction agreements from July 2, 2026, onwards.

◆ Implementation Areas: Kanto, Tokai, Kansai, parts of Sanyo, and Northern Kyushu.

II. Benefits of Implementing Electronic Contracts

(1) Benefits for Customers ・Reduction in stamp duty burden ・Simplified signing and sealing procedures ・Online viewing and storage of contracts ・Reduced risk of loss and improved preservation in case of disaster

(2) Reduction in Work Hours and Cost Savings ・Annual cost savings of over approximately 100 million yen due to stamp duty reduction ・Reduction of approximately 1.5 work hours per house

III. Background of the Initiative and Future Outlook

Until now, Asahi Kasei Homes has exchanged paper-based written agreements with customers for new construction contracts of detached and rental housing. In addition to the significant time spent on printing, binding, and traveling to contract signing locations, there were also cost burdens such as stamp duty for both parties' contracts and paper costs for the contracts themselves. Meanwhile, new construction agreements have been considered difficult to digitize due to their complex content. In response, the company began operating a digital contract operations platform system in 2020, promoting the digitization of contract processes. Following a trial of digital new construction contracts in select areas from fiscal year 2025, which confirmed certain time and cost savings, the company has now decided to implement this nationwide. Moving forward, Asahi Kasei Homes plans to expand digitization beyond contracts to include related documents such as various memorandums, further promoting the digitalization of all contract operations. The company will also continue to strengthen its training and operational systems and improve its systems, aiming to provide further value as a leading initiative in the industry.