Establishment of Advisory Desk for Semiconductor Industry Capital Investment

Fukuoka Financial Group, Inc. (FFG, President: Hisashi Goto) has established an advisory desk to provide rapid support to clients in the semiconductor-related sector amid increasing capital expenditure demands.

The semiconductor industry is characterized by cyclical expansions and contractions (the "silicon cycle"), and currently, there are signs of an upward phase. In particular, as major semiconductor firms encourage suppliers to expand their capacity, the demand for capital investment is expected to grow.

Through this desk, FFG will carefully listen to the situations, challenges, and requests of its clients, and contribute to the further development of the regional economy by leveraging its network to provide collaborative support.

Outline of the Advisory Desk

Please respond to the questionnaire using the URL or QR code below. A representative will contact you subsequently.

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Date of Establishment: May 20, 2026

Operating Body: Fukuoka Financial Group, Inc., Corporate Banking Strategic Planning Group, Solution Business Division Telephone: 092-723-2525 (Hours: Weekdays 9:00 - 17:45)

Consultation Topics: Semiconductor-related capital investment and semiconductor market trends.

About Fukuoka Financial Group (FFG): Established in 2007, FFG is a regional financial group with a network covering the entire Kyushu region. Centered on its four regional banks—Bank of Fukuoka, The Kumamoto Bank, The Eighteenth Bank, and Fukuoka Chuo Bank—and its digital bank "Minna no Bank," the group provides a wide range of financial functions, including securities, credit cards, and consulting services.